Michael Hicks, director of Ball States Center for Business and Economic Research, had harsh words for Indiana officials touting manufacturing jobs as the future of the state.

The proposed four-year contract with Fiat Chrysler would add about 8,000 new jobs while doubling previously announced investments. The automaker has plants in Kokomo and Tipton.

Earlier this year, Cummins said retaliatory tariffs from the Chinese government were costing it $100 million per year.

Cutbacks at two central Indiana factories are costing nearly 300 workers their jobs.

The company plans to get down to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Transportation makes up almost 30 percent of all U.S. emissions that contribute to climate change.

Winona PVD Coatings has notified state officials it expected to permanently close both of its Warsaw sites at the end of December.

The RV Industry Association is reporting a slight uptick in September shipments compared to last September. Its the first time in more than a year the industry has seen positive growth.

United Auto Workers ratified a new four year contract with General Motors Friday afternoon. Indiana local chapters were split on approving the contract but workers are heading back to work.

Respondents across the state say the top issue they face is a growing shortage of both skilled and unskilled manufacturing workers.

While parts of the proposed contract remain under wraps, a summary released by the union highlights paths for temporary workers to permanent employment and plans to keep a plant in Detroit open to produce an electric truck.