Articles tagged as: Indiana economy
June 24, 2025
Indiana's labor force participation rate remains the same for third month
One measure of the strength of Indiana's economy held steady for the third month in a row, according to new preliminary data. The labor force participation rate measures the percentage of working-age Hoosiers who are working or actively looking for employment.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
One manufacturing company addresses worker shortage, negative perceptions through a camp
Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and there's a growing need for credentialed workers in the sector. One manufacturing company plans to address this shortage through a summer camp for middle school students.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025
Indiana unemployment rate improves for second consecutive month
Indiana's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly a year, improving to 4.1 percent last month.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2025
UAW reaches tentative agreement with Rolls-Royce, boosts pay and retirement benefits
The tentative contract includes pay increases, a cost-of-living adjustment for all employees and better retirement benefits.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
What does Indiana's monthly employment report measure? Here's what you should know
Each month, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development releases a report with the latest state and local labor market data.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
Bill would cut Indiana individual income tax rate more in future, if state revenues grow
Indiana is in the midst of a five-year reduction of its individual income tax rate. A bill unanimously approved by a Senate committee Tuesday would continue to cut the rate after that — but only if state revenues grow.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
AI data centers threaten to derail climate progress in Indiana
Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon are building large data centers in Indiana for AI. Each one requires power 24/7 — and a lot of it. But Indiana utilities weren’t anticipating this when they made plans to get more power from sources like wind and solar. Data centers could delay utilities’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2025
Maximum benefits length for unemployment could be almost cut in half by Senate bill
Hoosiers on unemployment insurance could see the maximum length of benefits cut nearly in half under a new proposal heard in a Senate committee.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2021
Ball State economist predicts lower economic growth in 2022, more remote workers
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.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2021
IU economists forecast labor and supply chain issues into 2022
Indiana economists forecast that shortages in the supply chain and workforce will continue in 2022.
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