September 15, 2023
Sen. Jon Ford becomes fourth state lawmaker this year to leave legislature early
Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced Friday he is leaving the state Senate next month, less than a year into a new four-year term.
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As union contract expires, Indiana's UAW autoworkers aren't 'standing up' to strike – yet
The United Auto Workers union contracts at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis expired Thursday night without a tentative agreement on a new contract in sight. Some UAW workers are striking, but not in Indiana.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
Tentative settlement reached in federal cases involving Clark County jail
A tentative settlement has been reached in three federal cases involving the Clark County, Indiana jail, following allegations that women incarcerated there were assaulted and intimidated during a security breach in 2021.
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Sinders to lead Indiana Chamber of Commerce, first woman in that role
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named its new leader Thursday, after longtime president and CEO Kevin Brinegar announced his retirement last year.
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Indianapolis fresh food program approach to expand nationwide
A fresh food program is expanding its produce credit model following success with this approach in Indianapolis.
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'We've never done this': Indiana UAW workers prepare for 'targeted' strike strategy
The United Auto Workers union is less than 24 hours away from a potential national strike at major auto manufacturers. UAW members in Indiana are ready to take to the picket lines, but this possible strikes strategy is unusual.
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Man accused of killing Purdue University dormitory roommate found fit for trial after hospital stay
A man charged with murder in the stabbing death of his Purdue University dormitory roommate has been found competent to stand trial, court records show.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
EV anxiety drives tension in UAW-automaker contract talks as Indiana prepares for new battery plants
Amid tense negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the big three automakers Ford, General Motors and Stellantis union workers have growing concerns about the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
Child poverty more than doubles — a year after hitting record low, Census data shows
The poverty rate in the U.S. has risen dramatically in the year since pandemic benefits ran out — and the child poverty rate has more than doubled, according to U.S. Census Bureau's annual data on poverty, income and health insurance released Tuesday.
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