July 21, 2023
New employment estimates show little change in Indiana's labor market. The data has some limitations
Indiana's unemployment rate was just above 3.2 percent in June, new federal estimates show. The unemployment rate has hovered between 3 percent and 3.2 percent since late 2022 and has been accompanied by record-high total employment. There are a few important limitations in the state and local labor market data the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics releases every month.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Extension granted in lawsuit challenging local government for failure to redistrict by deadline
The Anderson City Council has been given more time to respond to a lawsuit filed against them for failing to draw new redistricting maps before the 2022 deadline.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Abortion rights advocates decry Republican attorneys general seeking patient abortion information
In a recent letter, a group of state attorneys general including Indianas Todd Rokita oppose a potential federal rule that would shield the private health information of people who access abortion in states where its legal.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Judge orders man charged with killing 2 teenage girls to remain at northern Indiana prison
An Indiana man charged with killing two teenage girls will remain in prison after a judge concluded he’s being treated better there than other inmates. Special Judge Fran Gull denied a request from attorneys for Richard Allen to relocate him from the Indiana Department of Correction’s Westville Correctional Facility.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Why it's hard to forecast wildfire smoke
Until the wildfires are under control, it might be best for Hoosiers to check the air quality before they go out and keep an N95 mask handy.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indianapolis joins national lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai over auto thefts
The City of Indianapolis is joining a national lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai in response to widespread vehicle thefts.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indiana Republican governor candidates bring in $5.1 million so far this year
More than nine months away from the GOP primary for Indianas open governors seat, the race is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in state history.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Missouri man charged in Indiana trooper's traffic death seeks change of venue
An 18-year-old Missouri man charged with murder in the traffic death of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith has requested a change of venue for his upcoming trial.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indiana UPS workers demonstrate willingness to strike in practice picket, negotiations set to resume
The Teamsters Union and UPS have come to tentative agreements on many parts of an extensive contract. But negotiations broke down last month over a part-time pay proposal the union said was offensive. Workers at a practice picket line outside an Indianapolis UPS hub say they are ready to strike as both sides prepare to resume negotiations.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023
Alex Zimmerman is Indiana's newest state lawmaker after GOP precinct caucus
Alex Zimmerman is the newest member of the Indiana House of Representatives.
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