Indiana Business Trends

Indiana is experiencing a major economic shift. Rising interest rates and new trade policies are slowing down standard retail and traditional manufacturing. At the same time, the pharmaceutical, agritech, and advanced manufacturing sectors are growing due to billions of dollars in new corporate investments. Small companies will find the bestContinue Reading

Indiana map illustrated with red and blue political colors

Indiana has clear Republican power at the state level, but voters do not fit into one simple category. GOP control is strong in the legislature, statewide offices, and congressional seats, yet Democratic strength still appears in cities, college towns, suburbs, and urban districts. Primary fights, crossover voting, mayoral wins, andContinue Reading

Most spoken language in Indiana

In many Indiana communities, multiple languages are heard in everyday settings such as schools, hospitals, and workplaces. Recent data shows that more than 10 percent of residents speak a language other than English at home, reflecting steady demographic change across the state . This article examines the most commonly spokenContinue Reading

Unemployment Rate Indiana

Indiana’s unemployment story in 2026 looks stronger than a lot of people might expect, but the most important detail is easy to miss: the latest official statewide unemployment rate available from Indiana DWD and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is still the December 2025 figure, not a January orContinue Reading

Three movie posters including Hoosiers, Public Enemies, and Columbus displayed side by side

Indiana has a better movie history than many people expect. The state has never been known as a film capital, but it has given directors places that look specific, useful, and easy to believe on screen. Old basketball gyms. College streets in Bloomington and South Bend. Baseball parks in HuntingburgContinue Reading

Indiana remains one of the most affordable states in the United States, with a cost of living that sits about 10% to 15% below the national average. Housing plays a major role in that advantage. Statewide median home prices sit around $265,000, yet many cities fall far below that figure.Continue Reading