U.S. job openings rise slightly in monthly count
The September openings are down from a record 12 million in March 2022 but remain high by historical standards.
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New study says untreated mental illness in Indiana carries annual cost of $4.2B
The research published by the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health found that one in five Indiana residents with mental illness do not receive the treatment they need.
Group forms in opposition to LEAP District water pipeline
The group, “Stop the Water Steal,” plans to lead a letter-writing campaign to local and state officials, urging them to stop the pipeline, slow its progress or minimize its impact on community water resources.
FFA convention arrives downtown this week with expected 70K visitors
The four-day event is expected to generate nearly $40 million in economic impact, according to Visit Indy.
Automakers likely to raise prices in wake of UAW strikes
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis are facing sharply higher labor costs, estimated by some analysts at exceeding $1 billion per year, per company.
Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal probe
An Education Department investigation alleges that Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 current and former students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
ACLU of Indiana announces new executive director
Christopher Daley will lead the organization following the retirement of Executive Director Jane Henegar.
Jury awards $1.8 billion in Realtor case, finds groups conspired to inflate commissions
The decision involves a sale’s commission, which hovers around 5% to 6% of the home sale price and is paid by the home seller both to the sellers agent and the buyers agent.
Townhome project proposed along Monon Trail on near-north side
The project would consist of 42 single-family attached homes in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood.
JetBlue-Spirit merger trial tests U.S. airline deal crackdown
The U.S. crackdown on airline consolidation faces a new test this week with the trial of a government lawsuit claiming the $3.8 billion takeover of Spirit Airlines Inc. by JetBlue Airways Corp. would reduce competition and boost fares for passengers.
Freelancer reliance rises in U.S., with 20% of work done by them
The shift is allowing firms to save on headcount, which lowers costs, and on real estate expenses.
Indianapolis wealth management firm acquired by North Carolina business
Column Capital Advisors, an 18-year-old Indianapolis firm, is the second Hoosier firm to be acquired by Captrust Financial Advisors.
U.S. consumers feeling less confident for third straight month
American consumers are feeling increasingly less confident these days as fears of an oncoming recession remain elevated.
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.