Expert sees ‘slow slog’ ahead for economy

While optimism flickers, the Wabash Valley and Indiana economy may see a “slow slog” this year amid a flat housing market, unemployment and political unrest.  

Indiana to approve Right-to-Work Law giving Michigan’s economy new competition

MIDLAND — With the Indiana Senate’s approval of House Bill 1001, Indiana today is poised to become the 23rd right-to-work state in the nation and the first right-to-work state in the Manufacturing Belt. The Indiana House last week passed the legislation, which prohibits forcing an individual to financially support a union as a condition of employment. Gov. Mitch Daniels has said he will sign the ...

Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud, other charges; faces removal from office

Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud, other charges; faces removal from office

Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud

Indiana's top elections official could lose his job and his freedom after jurors convicted him of multiple voter fraud-related charges on Saturday, leaving in flux the fate of one of the state's most powerful...

Indiana poised to pass right-to-work measure

INDIANAPOLIS — State lawmakers were poised today to pass legislation that would make Indiana the Rust Belt's first right-to-work state and prohibit labor contracts requiring workers to pay union representation fees.