The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization has an opportunity for the public to weigh in on the future development plans for Central Indiana.

Some economists are predicting an increase in work done remotely, even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. They say the world of work will need to adjust to make those positions successful.

Ball State University's economist says COVID-19 is still affecting the economy and will likely do so through 2022. The most visible sign could be a continuing increase in the number of jobs done remotely.

Indiana University economists predict continued economic growth for Indiana, but likely at the same slow pace that's existed for years coming out of the recession.

The Kelley School of Business' annual economic forecast, released Thursday, shows demand for Indiana-made goods could help the state evade the nation's economic doldrums.

Last year, Ball State economist Michael Hicks predicted the U.S. would grow its gross domestic product - or GDP - by around 2.7 percent. So did everyone else. In reality, GDP grew by 2.2 percent. For 2016, other forecasts show a growth from 2.5 to 2.75 percent. Not Hick's. He's predicting growth in 2016 at 2.2 percent.