U.S. demands big NAFTA changes, setting stage for tough talks
The United States won't settle for cosmetic changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, the top U.S. trade negotiator said, as negotiations to rework terms of the pact began.
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Trump ends business councils as CEOs turn against president
Donald Trump said he’s disbanding two advisory groups of American business leaders after CEOs quit this week as the president faced blowback over comments he made in the wake of violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Holcomb program to pay companies to train new employees
Announced Monday, the state training grant program would provide up to $2,500 per employee to companies that hire, train and retain workers for at least six months.
Trump lashes out after Merck exec resigns from president’s council
President Donald Trump criticized drug prices immediately after Merck & Co.’s CEO quit the president’s council of manufacturing executives Monday, to take a “stand against intolerance and extremism.”
China officials appeal to Trump to avoid ‘trade war’
The president might order his trade office to look into whether to launch an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974 of possible Chinese theft of U.S. technology and intellectual property.
South Bend mayor not backing jobs proposal for panhandlers
Mayor Pete Buttigieg's deputy chief of staff says that service providers doubt many panhandlers would take the jobs paying the city employee minimum wage of $10.10 an hour.
Health insurers struggle to win reprieve of Obamacare tax
Insurers like Indianapolis-based Anthem and conservative groups are scrambling for ways to at least delay the health-insurance tax, or HIT, following the collapse of health-care legislation in July.
Frugal Hogsett aims to slash city’s deficit
Mayor Joe Hogsett is weighing investing in basics like funding police officers and road construction against the cold reality that Indianapolis has for years been spending more cash than it’s taking in.
Study says political uncertainty triggering big health premium jumps
Actions by the Trump administration are triggering double-digit premium increases on Obamacare health insurance policies purchased by many people, according to a study.
Wisconsin Senate leader says Foxconn votes may be lacking
The Taiwanese electronics giant could decide to go elsewhere for its first U.S. factory if the $3 billion package isn’t approved by Sept. 30.
Indiana attorney general not ruling out bid for Senate
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has been mentioned as a potential candidate in the increasingly divisive GOP primary field.
Rokita embraces Trump as he launches Indiana Senate bid
Republican Todd Rokita is taking aim at "lobbyists, bureaucrats, politicians and the media" as he prepares to launch his campaign for Senate in Indiana.
Pence carves his own political ID, on behalf of Trump
Vice President Mike Pence has been a loyal messenger for President Donald Trump. At the same time, the former Indiana governor has been carving out his own political identity as the steady understudy to a mercurial president.
Carmel City Council hears from hotel consultant, carousel expert
The Carmel City Council spent hours discussing a multimillion-dollar antique carousel and a proposed City Center hotel Monday night.
Council panel votes to weaken ‘ban the box’ ordinance
Members of the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee said they felt forced to approve a new measure as the result of a new state law.
Farm equipment maker calls off $12.5M Shelbyville project
Krone North America Inc. has canceled plans to move its headquarters from Tennessee to Shelby County, where it had been planning to hire 101 people.
UPDATE: IBM to appeal order to pay Indiana $78 million
A judge recently ruled that IBM Corp. owes Indiana $78 million in damages stemming from the company’s failed effort to automate much of the state’s welfare services.
Pence slams report on possible 2020 presidential groundwork
Indiana’s former governor said his team will “focus all our efforts to advance the president’s agenda and see him re-elected in 2020.”
Pence hands over AOL emails from time as Indiana’s governor
Indiana is paying a law firm $100,000 to help deal with the backlog of public records requests.
Noblesville considers building $14M police headquarters
The 40,000-square-foot building would be constructed on a vacant 24-acre remediated property commonly known as the Firestone site, south of Division Street near 18th Street.