Business & Economy

Bloomington Eastside Starbucks workers vote unanimously to join Starbucks Workers United

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 9:06 p.m.

Workers voted 14-0 to join that national collective of stores.

Sweetgreen to open Bloomington location Tuesday

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 3 p.m.

The restaurant chain’s first Bloomington location will be on Kirkwood Avenue.

FDA approves first pill to treat postpartum depression

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 10:26 a.m.

Zurzuvae will help treat and alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression.

What to know about ETIAS, Europe’s new travel authorization

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, Aug. 8,2023 11:44 a.m.

30 European countries will now require additional authorization for visa-exempt travelers.

Boutique hotel proposed for Bloomington Trades District

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, Aug. 8,2023 9:38 a.m.

The hotel could open as soon as fall 2025.

Indiana Department of Agriculture provides $2 million in funding for food banks

By Miranda Miller · Wednesday, July 26,2023 5:52 p.m.

Monroe County’s Hoosier Hills Food Bank will receive $86,200.

Green energy sees gradual growth in Indiana bolstered by the Inflation Reduction Act

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, July 26,2023 5:46 p.m.

Almost a year after the Inflation Reduction Act’s signage, some investments are becoming actualized.

What to know about the 2023 Indiana State Fair

By Ellie Albin · Monday, July 24,2023 5:46 p.m.

The summer fair will be open from July 28 to Aug. 20.

Biden-Harris Administration announces student debt forgiveness of $39 billion

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, July 20,2023 2:58 p.m.

804,000 federal borrowers will see forgiveness for their student loan debt.

FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, July 16,2023 7:36 p.m.

The drug’s manufacturer expects Opill to be available at in-store and online retailers in early 2024.

Bloomington Redevelopment Commission to sell land in Bloomington Trades District

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, July 10,2023 3:28 p.m.

Property buyers must file their offers by July 17.

County Board of Commissioners approve convention center capital improvement board

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, July 10,2023 2:51 p.m.

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton has opposed the creation of a capital improvement board.

Bloomington Eastside Starbucks employees gain IGWC-UE support in unionization efforts

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, June 27,2023 3:06 p.m.

Employees at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks filed a petition to unionize Monday.

Bloomington Eastside Starbucks employees unionize with Starbucks Workers United

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, June 26,2023 6:07 p.m.

The store employees are asking for better working conditions, schedules and wages.

Indiana receives $19 million in second installment of National Opioid Settlement

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, June 22,2023 8:15 a.m.

Funds will be awarded to local Indiana governments, service providers and organizations.

IU Center for Rural Engagement working on outreach for 2024 eclipse events

By Luke Price · Thursday, June 15,2023 8:02 a.m.

Bloomington is expected to be in the path of totality for four minutes.

Bloomington private nonprofit organizations eligible for disaster loans

By Olivia Franklin · Sunday, June 11,2023 2:13 p.m.

Private nonprofit organizations in Monroe County, among other counties, are eligible to apply.

What does the debt ceiling agreement mean for student loan payments?

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, June 6,2023 2:04 p.m.

The legislation ends a three year-long pause on student loan payments.

Indiana gas tax set to increase July 1

By Madelyn Hanes · Wednesday, May 31,2023 11:46 a.m.

Indiana’s new gas tax will be 34 cents per gallon.

Indiana bill would require apps to receive permission from restaurants to deliver

By Kathleen Tran · Tuesday, April 18,2023 12:40 p.m.

The bill has passed both the Indiana House and Senate.

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