NEW YORK — The WNBA and its players have made things official, signing a historic new collective bargaining agreement to the new CBA on Friday that marks a financial turning point for the league. After more than a year of tense negotiations and a looming strike authorization, the two sides reached a deal that will […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind.–Leaders at the University of Notre Dame say they are expanding their undergraduate financial aid program to make education more affordable for families. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, families with an annual income below $150,000 will receive need-based financial aid covering tuition costs. Families with an income below $200,000 will receive aid […]
Indianapolis residents protest $4B data center; officials see major tax revenue boost, while locals fear pollution, noise, property values.
STATEWIDE–Gov. Mike Braun has announced a $1 billion investment in agricultural and life sciences in Indiana, which he says will create 100,000 high-wage jobs over the next decade. Braun says this will position Indiana as a leading destination for human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation. The investment will focus on increasing jobs […]
STATEWIDE–30-year mortgage rates have dipped below 6% for the first time in more than three years. The Indiana Association of Realtors CEO Mark Fisher talked about what that means for Indiana homes this week in an interview with Gerry Dick on Inside Indiana Business. “After two years of declining sales, we finished 2025 very strong. […]
STATEWIDE–Gas prices continue to rise all across both Indiana and the U.S. because of the conflict in Iran. “The next increase for many stations in Indiana could be $3.69 or $3.79. If oil prices go up more than that, it could push prices to $3.89,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana is considered the 8th most federally dependent state, according to a study from Wallethub. To assess how federal dependence varies across the country, WalletHub compared all 50 states using three key metrics: the return on federal taxes paid, the share of federal jobs, and federal funding as a percentage of state revenue. Indiana was […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. That’s a sharp contrast to the estimated 50,000 loss. University of Indianapolis economist Dr. Matt Will suggests these numbers are the byproduct of “creative destruction,” a theory where old economic models wither away to make room for the new. […]
INDIANAPOLIS—AES Indiana says they are postponing more community open houses they had previously scheduled for the week of March 9. Mallory Duncan, Director of Communications for AES Indiana, said Friday afternoon that this is all being done over safety concerns. “The safety of our customers, community partners, and team members remains our top priority. This […]
STATEWIDE–Gas prices are going up all across Indiana and throughout the country due to the volatile nature of the situation in Iran. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says this is because there is elevated risk as Iran threatens vessles that need to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. “That is a waterway […]
INDIANAPOLIS— The AES Corporation announced Monday that it will be acquired by a consortium of global investors, according to a press release. The consortium includes Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. Two underwriters of the deal, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Qatar Investment Authority, are […]
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Sports Corp says it’s doing all it can to try and get the NFL Draft in Indianapolis. “It would be perfect in Indianapolis. We’re working hard to get invited to bid on the Draft. We have our sights set on 2030,” said Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty in an interview with Inside […]