Wholesale inflation rises 2.2% in biggest year-over-year gain since April
The numbers, driven by an uptick in the price of goods, came in higher last month than economists had expected.
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Detroit automakers, union leaders spar over 4,800 layoffs at non-striking factories
The UAW contends that the layoffs are unjustified and were imposed as part of the companies’ pressure campaign to persuade union members to accept less favorable terms in negotiations with automakers.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker
Scalise, as the second-ranking Republican, is seen as a hero among colleagues for having survived severe injuries from a mass shooting during a congressional baseball practice in 2017. He is now battling blood cancer.
Indiana lawmakers push for better data on higher education cost, debt
Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday reviewed the results of a “first-of-its-kind” request of higher education cost and debt data—and found it lacking.
Jet Access moving headquarters from Greenfield to Fishers
Jet Access intends to relocate 63 corporate employees from offices in the Indianapolis area as part of the move and hire 20 more employees in Fishers by 2025, according to the city.
Stellantis, Samsung SDI to spend $3.2B on second EV battery plant in Indiana, hire 1,400
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is committing a state-record incentive package to the joint venture for the second plant, topping the previous record-setting package pledged for the first plant last year.
Pushback continues against genetically modified salmon raised at Indiana farm
“AquAdvantage” salmon, engineered by biotech company AquaBounty Technologies, most recently drew criticism from environmental advocates at the 2023 Farm Aid event.
Lebanon City Council OKs annexation of nearly 640 acres for LEAP District
Since July 2022, the city has annexed a total of about 7,840 acres for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District, a planned technology and advanced manufacturing hub.
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports
Baker, who took over as president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA in March, has been spending a lot of time in Washington, D.C., lobbying lawmakers to help college sports with a federal law to regulate how athletes can be compensated for their fame.
Biden’s second try at student loan cancellation moves forward with debate over plan’s details
The latest attempt will rest on a sweeping law known as the Higher Education Act, which gives the education secretary authority to waive student loans, although how far that power extends is the subject of legal debate.
Utah latest state to sue TikTok, alleging it baits children into addictive habits
Indiana and Arkansas have filed similar lawsuits, while the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether state attempts to regulate social media platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok violate the Constitution.
U.S. small-business optimism drops on outlook for economy, credit
A National Federation of Independent Business index of sentiment fell to a four-month low in September.
Future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in autoworkers strike
With the UAW strike now in its fourth week, EVs and their potential impact on job security have become central to union negotiations with the automakers.
Developer resubmits plans for $65M senior living community in Westfield
Plans call for the 200-unit project to include a three-story, 150,000-square-foot main building and eight “villa-style” buildings.
IndyStar editor leaving to become CEO of Indiana Local News Initiative
Bro Krift will be founding CEO of the Indiana Local News Initiative, a not-for-profit media organization announced in February.
Three historic buildings near Monument Circle sold to Chicago-area firm
The connected buildings contain 161,500 square feet of office space, which is all leased to the Indiana Department of Health.
With $111M investment, Indiana University betting big on microelectronics
Indiana University is partnering with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, to boost the growth of the microelectronics industry in Indiana.
UPDATE: Indy Chamber PAC to endorse Hogsett for mayoral reelection
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has historically favored incumbents in mayoral elections.
Purdue launches broadband team to improve internet access in Indiana
The new Purdue Broadband Team, announced Monday, will work with local communities across Indiana to determine where better broadband access is needed and what tools residents and businesses need to deploy internet services.
Fishers, Delaware Township to fill Nickel Plate Trail connection gaps along 131st Street
The Fishers City Council on Monday night approved a $482,500 plan that will make it easier for runners, walkers and bikers to access the Nickel Plate Trail on the city’s northwest side.