More Americans quit jobs, a sign of confidence

WASHINGTON | More Americans are quitting their jobs, suggesting many are growing more confident in the job market.

NWI casinos drop in May

May revenues at Majestic Star's two casinos in Gary dropped a combined 6.4 percent from the previous year, according to the revenue report of the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Staff Source holds open house for job seekers

HOBART | Job-seekers hoping to be hired for industrial or hospitality positions attended a Staff Source open house Monday at the Hobart Community Center.

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I was reminded recently that May is Military Appreciation Month, and therefore an opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation for the sacrifices and successes of our men and women in the U.S. armed forces.

WorkOne helping students land jobs

HAMMOND | Marvin Alvarez is the first member of his family to attend college. He also works part-time and plans to graduate this spring from Ivy Tech Community College in Michigan City.

Jobless rate in NWI falls dramatically; Indiana rate bumps down

The unemployment rates in the region dipped dramatically, while Indiana's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, according to government data released Friday.

Job fair scheduled at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township and South Suburban College Community will host its annual job fair from 10 .a.m to 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Suburban College Fitness Center, 15800 South State St.

Top Democrat condemns GOP 'punting' to expand Medicaid eligibility

INDIANAPOLIS | House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath, D-Michigan City, is only half-joking when he describes a new law permitting the sale of uninspected frozen rabbit meat at roadside stands as the jobs bill of the just-concluded 2013 legislative session.

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Pence signs school safety grants, 40 other measures into law

INDIANAPOLIS | School corporations can each seek up to $50,000 in matching state funds to hire local police as school resource officers under a new law signed Tuesday by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

Charter school job fair set for May 18

GARY | Northwest Indiana charter schools are hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18, hosted by 21st Century Charter School, 556 Washington St

Pence claims tax cut victory

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence showed no signs of disappointment Monday despite having failed to persuade the now-adjourned General Assembly to adopt his oft-touted plan cutting the state's income tax rate by 10 percent.

General Assembly wraps session distinguished by cooperative tone

INDIANAPOLIS | Hands were shaken, hugs were shared and state lawmakers, who spent the past four months passionately opposing each other in great and small policy debates, were all smiles Saturday morning after House Speaker Brian Bosma gaveled out the 2013 Indiana General Assembly.

Job-seekers pack Hammond career fair

HAMMOND | The Jean Shepherd Community Center was packed Thursday with employers and job-seekers hoping to make a connection during Hammond’s 10th annual job fair hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.

BP project conclusion will involve big layoffs

WHITING | The $3.8 billion BP Whiting refinery project is set to wrap up later this year and layoffs of involved construction workers are expected.

It’s all about jobs in Gary

GARY | New permanent part-time and full-time jobs are coming to the city, and Gary residents will have multiple opportunities to apply for them.

Pence sure income tax cut will create jobs

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence is certain reducing Indiana's personal income tax rate will create jobs, despite the doubts of legislative leaders and the increase in unemployment that followed distribution of the state's automatic taxpayer refund.

Unemployment rate remains unchanged in Indiana

Indiana's unemployment rate remained at 8.7 percent in March, halting a recent upward trend, according to government data released Friday.

Hammond job fair scheduled for April 25

HAMMOND | The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is hosting Hammond’s 10th annual job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 Mahoney Drive.

Pence may accept delayed implementation of income tax cut

INDIANAPOLIS | Moments after delivering a "no compromises" defense of his proposed income tax cut, Republican Gov. Mike Pence hinted Wednesday he's willing to implement the reduction over several years instead of the two years he promised on the campaign trail.