Articles tagged as: IPB
October 14, 2025
Horseshoe Casino workers vote to authorize strike for union recognition, increased wages
Over 200 casino workers in Central Indiana overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike for union recognition. The Hoosier workers are also demanding better short-term disability pay, increased wages and safer parking lots. The vote to authorize a strike does not mean workers will strike.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2025
United Way expands workforce initiative to three more statewide organizations
More Hoosiers could have access to faster job placement and industry-recognized credentials under an expanded program from the United Way of Central Indiana. The initiative is now offered through five nonprofits across the state.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2025
Protesters rally against Vance visit. Senate leadership says redistricting decision to come soon
Vice President JD Vance visited Indiana Friday to meet with Republican state senators and add new pressure for the Trump administration's redistricting push. Protesters rallied at the Statehouse to oppose redrawing Indiana's congressional maps.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2025
What does good redistricting look like? Political scientist explains fair maps
Gerrymandered maps can seem kind of obvious. Districts that snake around cities or split up rural communities to benefit a single party. And the technology to do so has only gotten easier.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2025
EPA ends Biden-era pollution rule delay for coke ovens, NW Indiana advocates tout health benefits
Coke is a product made from coal that's used in steelmaking. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2025
Braun says wages for government-incentivized jobs have seen an increase this year
The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun said this improvement shows Indiana's new economic development approach — that prioritizes wage growth — is working.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2025
When could Indiana lawmakers redraw the state's congressional maps?
Indiana lawmakers are under pressure to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump. Two of the remaining questions for Indiana's redistricting push are when and how?
Read MoreOctober 6, 2025
Indiana highlights seven water quality 'success stories'
Indiana had more water quality "success stories" than any other state last fiscal year. The Environmental Protection Agency designates a river, lake or stream a "success story" if the water significantly improves after once being too polluted for things like swimming, fishing or hosting aquatic life.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2025
Hoosier Starbucks union workers join nationwide push for fair labor contract
Starbucks union workers rallied outside of a store in downtown Indianapolis Thursday as part of a national push for fair labor contracts. Union members are demanding better wages and benefits and increased hours.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2025
IEDC audit details undisclosed conflicts, 'potential for favoritism'
The state's monthslong audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation includes details about potential conflicts of interest and pointed to "the potential for favoritism and misuse of public funds."
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