City officials in Whiting and Hammond say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to formally designate the former Federated Metals Corp. complex in Hammond a Superfund site, an arduous process that could take up to 12 years to complete. ... Read More
A bill designed to prevent the state’s pension fund from working with asset managers that use environmental, social and governmental considerations in their investment strategies was advanced by the Indiana Senate Pensions and Labor Committee on Wednesday.... Read More
The House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously approved a bill that supports plans for several projects in Lake County, including a new convention center. The committee made several revisions to the bill that primarily dealt with funding and oversight.... Read More
AgriNovus Indiana and Purdue have released the results of a new study that examined the use of new technologies to help eliminate food insecurity. The study coincided with the launch of AgriNovus’ 2023 HungerTech Challenge.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Palmer Trucks is continuing to grow its Indiana footprint. The company will next week mark the grand opening of its first TRP parts store and commercial truck service shop in the Hoosier State and create 10 jobs.... Read More
Republican lawmakers are advancing major changes to the state’s school funding system to benefit charter schools and districts with relatively low property tax values. ... Read More
Two committees navigating thorny health care pricing bills incorporated significant amendments Wednesday before moving the bills forward – with lawmakers expressing reservations about both measures.... Read More
Two Indianapolis powerhouses are joining forces to improve how doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly and Co. are working to create a routine blood test that could help spot the disease earlier.... Read More
A talent attraction program in southern Indiana is widening in scope. Bedford-based regional economic development organization Radius Indiana said Wednesday it is expanding the Choose Southern Indiana initiative with a new incentive program for employers.... Read More
The University of Sant Francis on Wednesday announced President Rev. Eric Zimmer will step down at the end of the current academic year. The Fort Wayne-based university said Zimmer plans to "pursue other opportunities within the Church and academia."... Read More
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.... Read More
Gary/Chicago International Airport is commemorating $6 million in federal funding awarded to support air cargo infrastructure enhancements. The airport said the funding will help maintain its air cargo service sector's position as a regional economic driver.... Read More
The Indiana Destination Development Corp. is awarding more than $414,000 to support nearly 40 public art and placemaking grants in 26 counties. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said each project will put Indiana's character and culture on display.... Read More
Mishawaka-based Cressy Commercial Real Estate this week announced it has merged with Mno-Bmadsen, the nongaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. While financial terms are not being disclosed, Cressy said the merger gives the firm a...... Read More
A group of higher education institutions in northern Indiana has secured more than $1.1 million in funding from the state's Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, or READI. The funding will support health sciences programs at four schools.... Read More
The NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has opened registration for the second annual PROPELS initiative. The program seeks potential licensees to commercialize patented technology developed by the Navy.... Read More
Lawmakers are using a bill intended to connect veterans with their earned benefits to also focus on data sales by Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles — but didn’t go as far as some would’ve liked. The House approved the legislation unanimously Tuesday.... Read More
Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Amy Beard on Tuesday directed insurance companies to implement a grace period for policyholders who have been directly affected by recent storms in several counties. ... Read More
FedEx will combine almost all of its ground, air and other operations as part of a $4 billion cost cutting plan. The package delivery company said FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services and other operating companies will be rolled into a single entity.... Read More
IUPUC on Wednesday announced it has received full membership to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The university said with the membership, it will officially join the River States Conference for competition beginning this fall.... Read More
