Shelbyville casino workers vote to unionize
The table game dealers and dual rate workers at the casino cast their votes to join the Teamsters Local 135 after 50 days on the picket line.
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Terre Haute hospital merger to move forward after state approval
The Indiana Department of Health is giving the green light for the merger of Terre Haute-based Union Health and Terre Haute Regional Hospital with its approval of a Certificate of Public Advantage, or COPA, application.
Nuclear energy startup to establish HQ, manufacturing operations in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said in a news release that the move will bring 5,000 high-paying jobs to Indiana, “cementing our state as a leader in clean, reliable nuclear power.” The state doesn’t currently have any nuclear generators.
Braun taps workforce commissioner to lead IEDC
Josh Richardson will oversee efforts to “strengthen workforce alignment and support both the attraction of new businesses and the growth of existing employers through region-led planning,” the Governor’s Office said.
Hoosier ag leaders caution against Trump’s proposal to import beef from Argentina
Voices across Indiana’s beef cattle industry raised concerns including an existing trade deficit between the U.S. and Argentina, disruptions in the market and the quality of the imported beef.
Former Ball State employee files federal lawsuit over termination for Charlie Kirk comments
A former Ball State University employee who was fired last week for comments made on a private Facebook post regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has filed a federal lawsuit against university President Geoffrey Mearns.
Ball State fires employee over Charlie Kirk comments
The university said Wednesday evening that Suzanne Swierc, who had served as director of health promotion and advocacy, was terminated following a review of the incident.
South Bend construction firm reaches settlement over lead paint violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement with a home construction and remodeling company headquartered in South Bend to settle allegations of lead paint renovation violations.
Indiana attorney general accuses Rensselaer doctor of ‘unsafe prescribing practices’
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the state pharmacy board to suspend the controlled substance registration for Dr. Patrick Sheets of Rensselaer.
Indiana attorney general opposes Terre Haute hospital merger
He said the merger would create a regional monopoly that “would impose a negative impact on Hoosiers in the area seeking quality health care and affordable costs.”
INDOT suing land owners over contentious Mid-States Corridor Project
INDOT alleges the property owners are unlawfully preventing the project team from surveying and conducting environmental assessments for the highway.
Judge slashes punitive damages awarded by jury in case against Wabash National
Judge Christopher E. McGraugh said the original $450 million amount awarded by the jury was “grossly excessive” and not in line with the company’s constitutional rights.
Former Indiana credit union CEO charged with bank fraud
The former CEO of Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union is accused of falsifying loan applications to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars from the credit union for his own personal use.
Gary’s Eddie Melton one of 20 mayors to sign letter of support for U.S. Steel acquisition
Earlier this month, the Japanese steelmaker said it would invest $1 billion in U.S. Steel’s Gary Works if the acquisition goes through.
Terre Haute’s Union Health withdraws application for hospital acquisition
While Union Health withdrew its application to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital, the health system said Monday the two parties will continue to work toward completing the deal, though an estimated timeline was not given.
ACLU of Indiana files suit against IU on behalf of protesters
The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday on behalf of three individuals who received no-trespass orders after being arrested for protesting the war in Gaza on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington.
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry dies after cancer battle
The news of Henry’s passing came just hours after his family said the mayor had entered hospice care following a cancer-related medical emergency early Wednesday.
Labor department seeks court action against Granger business
The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against a Vishav Inc., which does business as Mega Liquor & Smoke, for allegedly retaliating against and intimidating employees who were owed back wages.
Nonprofit running disability group homes says state home classifications are discriminatory
A DeKalb County not-for-profit has filed a federal lawsuit over what it claims are discriminatory requirements placed on several group homes it operates for individuals with disabilities.
Alcoa facing legal action over allegations of illegal dumping
A pair of environmental groups is preparing to file a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corp. over alleged violations of the Clear Water Act at the company’s Warrick Operations in Newburgh.