October 24, 2023
States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health
Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.
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National issues can pave the way for 'unpopular' bills passing through the legislature, experts say
National issues can largely affect what lawmakers prioritize during a legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2023
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
First it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Indiana to provide money to employers to create child care solutions
The money for the $25 million Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund comes from unused federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Indiana named a tech hub under federal CHIPS Act in 'major win for Hoosiers'
The tech hub designation makes Indiana eligible to compete for up to $75 million in grants later this year to help further develop medical and biotechnology.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Purdue research aims to see how toxic PFAS affects aquatic life in the real world
The human-made chemicals are found in all kinds of nonstick and stain-resistant products we use today.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2023
Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive
People close to Mike Pence say he now faces a choice about how long to stay in the race and whether remaining a candidate might potentially diminish his long-term standing in the party, given Trump's dominating lead.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
Head of auto workers union says strikes will continue in drive to gain better offers from companies
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in contract talks.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2023
Indiana tax revenues steady in first quarter of new fiscal year
Three months into the fiscal year, Indiana has already collected about $65 million more than it needs for its state budget plan.
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