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Gov. Eric Holcomb’s major economic development initiative – the READI grant program – looks set for another major influx of funding.
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Lauren Chapman/At-will employment gives employers the right to fire anyone for almost any reason. While the law prohibits employers from firing people for certain reasons, it ultimately falls to the former employee to seek accountability and prove their case in civil court. -
Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via APThe most serious charge is against cornerback Khary Crump, who faces one count of felonious assault. The charges against the six others are misdemeanors.
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For many high-poverty rural and urban areas, there are sparse health care resources. One listener in Columbus wondered why this problem was so prevalent.
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Indiana’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3 percent in October, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. It’s the first month to hit the 3 percent threshold since September 2021. However, the rate is still low compared to the nation and Indiana's historic rates.
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The National Retail Federation is predicting a 6% to 8% increase in holiday sales this year. But Michigan State University researchers say a recent survey shows consumers suggests they plan to spend less. -
Organizations around the state are planning hikes and other outdoor events to counter the Black Friday shopping frenzy.
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The Indiana State Teachers Association has some overriding goals for this upcoming legislative session – addressing the issue of low teacher pay and staffing shortages in school districts.
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About half of Hoosiers in a new poll approve of the job Eric Holcomb is doing as governor.
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The recent "unprecedented" surge of kids being hospitalized for RSV is still putting a strain on hospital resources. But in some areas of the state, it looks like cases may starting to slow.
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Indiana lawmakers plan to provide Hoosiers with relief from property tax bills that are on the rise. And House Speaker Todd Huston said Indiana needs bold action to address high health care costs.
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With the holiday season approaching, Whitmer hinted at her policy wish list for the rest of the year.
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Arguments continued Monday afternoon in Dr. Caitlin Bernard’s lawsuit to halt Attorney General Todd Rokita’s subpoenas for patient information and medical records from the doctor.
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In a press release, the Department of Labor said $1,158,536 in back pay recovered from Elkhart-based Alliance will be split between 710 workers.
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House Speaker Todd Huston says his caucus wants to “reinvent high school” to make it more relevant for the 21st century economy.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Junior- the musical, December 2-18.
The Madrigal Dinner performances are December 2nd through the 4th at Saint Mary’s College Student Center, Rice Commons
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