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American consumers are feeling increasingly less confident these days as fears of an oncoming recession remain elevated.
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Carmel Mayor Brainard endorses Sue Finkam in election
Finkam is competing against Democrat Miles Nelson in Carmel’s mayoral election. The winner in the election on Nov. 7 will take office Jan. 1.
Study: United Way grants provide $45M annual boost for regional economy
The study from the Kelley School of Business Indiana Business Research Center found the United Way of Central Indiana helped support groups that had a $1.52 billion impact on the regional economy since 2020.
Google CEO defends paying Apple, others to make Google default search engine
In the biggest U.S. antitrust case in a quarter century, the Department of Justice contends that Google—a company whose very name is synonymous with scouring the internet—pays off tech companies to lock out rival search engines to smother competition and innovation.
UAW says strike ‘won things no one thought possible’ from automakers. Here’s what it’s getting.
The United Auto Workers provided some information on the deals, including a detailed explanation of the agreement it reached with Ford. The agreement is expected to become the model for later settlements with GM and Stellantis.
Biden signs AI executive order, the most expansive regulatory attempt yet
The sprawling effort marks the U.S. government’s most ambitious attempt to spur innovation and address concerns that the burgeoning technology could exacerbate bias, displace workers and undermine national security.
Pharmacists prescribe another round of protests to highlight working conditions
Organizers say retail pharmacists are not looking for more pay or vacation time. The protest is more about giving employees the ability to do their jobs safely.
Biden administration moving toward narrower student loan relief plan
The Education Department on Monday released a draft of new federal rules paving the way for a second federal attempt at loan relief.
IU to spend $250M on new life-science institutes in Indy, faculty, labs, research
IU’s newest plans are intended to bolster enrollment and establish Indiana University Indianapolis as one of the country’s premier urban research universities.
Indiana public transit ridership cracks 20M trips, but far from pre-pandemic years
The state’s 65 public transit systems recorded 20 million passenger trips in 2022, up significantly from 17.2 million in 2021. But that’s still well shy of previous highs.
Early voting in municipal election down so far; absentee ballot requests double
The City-County Building and the city’s eight satellite early-voting locations saw 5,467 voters over the weekend—the first in which the satellite locations were open.
New Indianapolis whiskey producer cites barrels as key to flavor
Fortune’s Fool, an Indianapolis-based spirits company led by former anesthesiologist Juliet Schmalz, debuted this month in liquor stores, restaurants and bars.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces new food, events for 2023
Opening day for the German-themed Christmas festival and the adjoining public skating at the Ice at Carter Green is set for Nov. 18.
Co-workers knew he was struggling. They didn’t expect he’d buy an AR-15.
About a year before Connor Sturgeon gunned down his co-workers at a Louisville branch of Indiana-based Old National Bank, some close to the 25-year-old knew he was having problems.
Food delivery business Yelloh, formerly Schwan’s, to lay off 750 employees
The company plans to close 90 delivery centers nationwide while concentrating its delivery business on 18 states, including Indiana.
Internet service provider to expand service in rural Indiana counties, hire 200 workers
Mainstream Fiber Networks, based in the Brown Country town of Nashville, says a investment from a New York firm will help bring broadband access to thousands of underserved rural Indiana communities.
Canadian Solar plans $800M production facility, 1,200 jobs in Indiana
A global developer of large-scale solar power plants and battery storage projects is expanding into southern Indiana, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. announced Monday.
GM reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike
The contract with General Motors is similar to those reached by Ford and Stellantis, but there are some differences.
White River State Park concert venue formalizes name change
Everwise Credit Union, the venue’s naming-rights partner, was known as Teachers Credit Union until June 2023.
Secretary of State Morales doles out $308K in spot bonuses
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has given a spot bonus to nearly every employee in his office this year—including a family member and his former campaign manager.