Unemployment fell across Northwest Indiana in December, but Lake County went back to leading the state in joblessness after slipping to second behind Howard County for months.
Lake County ranked second in joblessness statewide, LaPorte County fourth and Porter County 18th, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
The companies have pledged to create 24,059 new jobs in the Hoosier State at an average wage of $34.71 per hour, or 27% more than Indiana's current average hourly wage.
Fellows are considered full-time state employees. They earn an annual salary of $33,748, plus full benefits, for their service during the July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, program year.
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he's appointed Lindsay Hyer to lead the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
Unemployment rose across Northwest Indiana in October.
Hoosiers who think they know someone perfect to serve in the Indiana National Guard can receive $1,000 for referring a successful enlistee.
"We don't need to constrain humanity to save it. Just the opposite. We need to unleash our collaboration, our creativity and our invention," said Gov. Eric Holcomb.
"We don't need to constrain humanity to save it. Just the opposite. We need to unleash our collaboration, our creativity and our invention," said Gov. Eric Holcomb.
The Republican chief executive is in northeast Africa this week to speak on Indiana's efforts to transition to clean-energy infrastructure.
The Republican chief executive is in northeast Africa this week to speak on Indiana's efforts to transition to clean-energy infrastructure.
"I look forward to presenting a long list of practical and pragmatic steps that have occurred in the state of Indiana in terms of increasing alternative energy supply," Gov. Holcomb said.
Unemployment fell across much of Northwest Indiana in September but remained among the highest levels in the Hoosier State.
Unemployment fell across much of Northwest Indiana in September but remained among the highest levels in the Hoosier State.
“Simply put, regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery because regions are the center of competition in the new global economy," said Alejandra Castillo.
"Germany and Switzerland have both been long-standing reliable partners with the Indiana for many years," said Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
"There are 16 other regions in our state that are sleeping with one eye open because of what you're accomplishing here," said Gov. Eric Holcomb.
"Granting undocumented residents the opportunity to obtain a driving card is ultimately about moving our state's public safety and economy forward," said state Reps. Mike Andrade, D-Munster.
Unemployment fell across much of Northwest Indiana in August but remained among the highest levels in the Hoosier State.
The leaders of seven Midwestern states have agreed to jointly explore the economic development opportunities associated with hydrogen production.
Unemployment rose in most of Northwest Indiana in July, but fell in a few communities.
"It flies in the face of the momentum that we already have and the pipeline that I am tracking every single day for continued growth in the state of Indiana," Gov. Holcomb said.
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"I'm committed to building an economy of the future with these global partners who are helping propel Indiana forward by creating tomorrow’s businesses, today," said Gov. Eric Holcomb.
David J. Adams, a former executive director of the Indiana Public Retirement System, will begin his duties as Indiana Department of Workforce Development commissioner Sept. 19.
The new collective bargaining agreement between Lake County government and the correctional officers union increases pay for new probationary officers to $43,412 a year — a 7% boost.
"Simply put, this bill will make America stronger, safer and more prosperous," said U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.
Unemployment rose in most of Northwest Indiana in June, but Lake County no longer has the highest jobless rate in the state.
"Congressman Mrvan has been instrumental in securing funding and appropriations for his district," said Col. Paul Culberson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Republican chief executive is set to meet with global business executives Sunday through Tuesday at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland.
Unemployment rose in most of Northwest Indiana in May, when the Region again had some of the highest jobless rates in the state.