Indiana offers 79 incentives for energy efficiencies, renewables

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Nov 2, 2019

Policies and incentives promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in Indiana number 79, the 15th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed in a federally funded database.

Indiana schools get 28.5% of their funds from local taxes, NEA reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Nov 1, 2019

Nearly 29 percent of Indiana public education funding comes from local tax revenues, the ninth lowest level among the 50 states, according to data from the National Education Association.

2nd-quarter state tax collections in Indiana reach $6.9 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 26, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $6.9 billion in the second quarter of 2019, the 17th highest tally among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

2017-18 teacher pay in Indiana averaged $50,614

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 25, 2019

Teachers’ salaries in Indiana averaged $50,614 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 36th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

1st-quarter state tax collections in Indiana reach $4.2 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 19, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 18th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

2017-2018 pay for starting teachers in Indiana averaged $35,943

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 18, 2019

A beginning teacher’s salary in Indiana averaged $35,943 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 36th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

Indiana’s public pensions are 89.8 percent government funded

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 12, 2019

Taxpayer contributions to Indiana’s public pension funds in 2018 amounted to 89.8 percent of the total, the fourth highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Total state tax collections in Indiana reach $18.2 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 11, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $18.2 billion, the 17th highest tally among the 50 states, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fort Wayne’s concentrated poverty rate is the highest in Indiana

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 5, 2019

The Fort Wayne metro area’s share of extreme poverty – neighborhoods where at least 40 percent of residents live below the poverty level – is the highest in Indiana, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St.

Indiana earns grade of A for manufacturing health

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 4, 2019

Indiana received a grade of A on a scorecard developed by Ball State University to gauge the health of each state’s manufacturing sector.

Hamilton County’s $3,178-per-month cost of living is the highest in Indiana

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 28, 2019

Residents of Hamilton County need to make $3,178 every month to maintain a modest standard of living, making it the most expensive place to live in Indiana.

Indiana’s public pensions are 84.2% government funded

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 27, 2019

Taxpayer contributions to Indiana’s public pension funds in 2017 amounted to 84.2 percent of the total, the third highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indiana disabled veterans still awaiting action on home loan fee refunds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 24, 2019

Despite facing a July 31 target deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration has yet to provide refunds to tens of thousands of disabled veterans who were erroneously charged home loan funding fees.

Average student loan debt for graduates in Indiana is $29,405, study finds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 24, 2019

College graduates in Indiana have an average debt burden of $29,405, according to a study by the website 24/7 Wall St. examining average student loan debt in the 50 states.

Income taxes make up 25.5% of total state, local levies in Indiana, study finds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 20, 2019

State income tax revenues in Indiana represent 25.5 percent of its total state and local levies, according to a new study by the Tax Foundation.

Indiana scores 68.9 out of 100 in litigation climate survey

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 19, 2019

Indiana earned a score of 68.9 out of 100 in a new ranking of state litigation climates released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.

Indiana ranks 2nd lowest in state, local government GDP, study finds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 14, 2019

Indiana finished second lowest in the size of its state and local government operations, based on their share of the state’s gross domestic product, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis.

Indiana pension plans are 65% funded, study finds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 13, 2019

The funded ratio of the Indiana public pension plans stands at 65%, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on fiscal-year 2017 data.

Switzerland rated least livable among Indiana counties, study finds

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 6, 2019

Switzerland was ranked Indiana’s worst county to live in, according to a Wall St. 24/7 analysis of regions with the poorest quality of life within all 50 states.

Indiana ranks 44th highest on distilled spirits taxes

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Sep 5, 2019

The state distilled spirits excise taxes in Indiana ranked 44th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

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