Articles tagged as: IPB
September 24, 2025
Are steel mills paying their fair share of taxes? For Gary, the cost to host one may be too high
Residents in Gary are already paying to host U.S. Steel with their health. Some local officials say they shouldn't have to pay twice.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2025
Clean energy job growth slows down in Indiana. Federal policies make future growth uncertain
The number of clean energy jobs in Indiana barely grew last year. That includes jobs in sectors like energy efficiency, wind, solar, electric vehicles and biofuels.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2025
Applications are open for seats on the commission that shapes Hoosiers' electric bills
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission decides whether a utility can recover the costs of things like power plants — something several utilities are looking to build as data centers drive up energy demand.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2025
Advocates say Indiana's unemployment benefits aren't enough to meet basic needs
Hoosiers who are unemployed can receive no more than 390 dollars a week for up to six months. The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute believes the program's length and weekly benefit cap should increase to help people meet their basic needs while searching for a job.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2025
Indiana's unemployment rate outperforms national average, hits new private sector peak
Indiana's unemployment rate continued its trend of outperforming the national rate for the sixth month in a row. New preliminary data shows the state's unemployment rate remained the same for a third consecutive month.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2025
How do lawmakers redraw legislative districts to benefit one political party?
As it becomes increasingly likely Indiana Republican lawmakers will make a new congressional district map, several listeners have asked how one party redraws districts to benefit them politically.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2025
Buttigieg urges Hoosiers to oppose GOP redistricting at Statehouse rally
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg urged hundreds of Hoosiers at a Statehouse rally Thursday to hold Republicans accountable if they redraw the state's congressional map.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2025
NIPSCO proposes new company to serve AI data centers. Would it protect residents from rate hikes?
Several electric utilities in Indiana are looking to build new power plants to meet the huge energy demand from AI data centers — and that comes with a hefty price tag. The northern Indiana utility NIPSCO said setting up a separate company would protect its other customers from those extra costs.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott launches reelection bid
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott wants another four years in his statewide elected office.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025
Indiana tax collections continue to outpace projections two months into fiscal year
August's revenue improved upon July's as the Braun administration closely watches the monthly reports.
Read More