Productivity falls for first time since 2008
Worker productivity declined at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the April-to-June quarter after posting large gains throughout
2009, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
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Lawsuit claims builder broke handicapped rights
The suit against SC Bodner Co. says 16 Bodner properties in eight states violate the Fair Housing Act.
Meetings will show Hoosiers how to avoid foreclosure
The Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network will hold meetings in eight cities across the state soon to help people stay in
their homes.
Indiana counselor ‘deeply concerned’ about Duke plant
Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor David Stippler’s comments came four months after Duke Energy revealed the cost of its southwestern
Indiana plant had grown to nearly $2.9 billion, or about twice the project’s original 2007 estimate.
IU sees big jump in private funding
Indiana University announced Monday that it has seen a 38 percent increase in private-sector grants and contributions from
a year ago, when such revenue declined during the recession.
USDA gives $3M to four rural Indiana phone companies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the grants will bring the high-speed Internet service to about 2,500 homes and about
80 businesses.
Unlike other colleges, Ball State sees smaller freshman class
A spokesman says those coming in have higher SAT scores and are more likely to have earned an academic honors diploma in high
school than past classes.
Southwest Indiana farmers in I-69’s path upset over land offers
So far, the state has spent $20.3 million to buy 209 parcels. Another $69.7 million is budgeted for purchases through June
30, 2011.
Browning pulls out of Evansville hotel redevelopment
Indianapolis-based Browning Investments plans to turn the former Executive Inn back over to the city after being unable to
arrange financing for the project.
Assistant commissioner promoted to lead IHSAA
The IHSAA announced Friday that Bobby Cox would replace Blake Ress as commissioner in February when Ress retires after 10-1/2
years in the position.
Stocks retreat after disappointing jobs report
The disappointing jobs data magnifies worries that slowing growth could end up leading the country back into recession during
the second half of the year.
Indiana State Police join social networking age
Superintendent Paul Whitesell said Thursday that the lightning-fast communication of the State Police's Facebook page
and its Twitter account give the agency one more way to "reach out to the public."
Indianapolis to host Big Ten football title game in 2011
The Big Ten announced Thursday that the conference and the Indiana Sports Corp. will spend the next 30 days working out details
of the one-year deal. After that, the Big Ten will conduct thorough research to determine future locations.
State seeks to grow health plan once thought doomed
Indiana is talking to federal officials about expanding its health plan for low-income adults, despite Gov. Mitch Daniels'
statements that the federal health care overhaul would kill it.
New claims for jobless benefits jump again
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and
some companies are still cutting workers.
Indiana gets $2.3M for electronic health records
Medicaid Director Pat Casanova says the money will be used for necessary state steps to create an incentive program for medical
providers and hospitals to move from paper records to electronic ones.
Indiana state revenue falls short of projections again
The State Budget Agency reported Wednesday that Indiana collected $917 million in July, $15 million below the most recent
revenue projections.
Indiana company planning hybrid van gets GM backing
Anderson-based Bright Automotive is getting a boost from a $5 million investment by General Motors’ new venture capital arm.
Indiana adopts national core education standards
The Common Core State Standards are intended to replace education goals that vary wildly from state to state with a uniform
set of expectations. The standards have already been adopted by many states, with a majority expected to sign up soon.
Trustee: Durham used Fair funds for gambling, donations
The bankruptcy trustee said Durham spent $2.8 million on gambling and resorts, $3.3 million on interior decorating and $14
million on real estate.