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Starbucks union workers rallied outside of a store in downtown Indianapolis Thursday as part of a national push for fair labor contracts. Union members are demanding better wages and benefits and increased hours.

The state’s monthslong forensic audit of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation includes details about potential conflicts of interest and lack of oversight. The audit pointed to “the potential for favoritism and misuse of public funds” — but also detailed reforms already taking place.

Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott said investments managed by his office earned more than $500 million for the state’s General Fund last fiscal year.

A recent survey shows employers in central Indiana are having a hard time finding more skilled and highly educated workers. Some Indiana companies are helping to shape the talent pool they want.

Switching to electric home appliances and cars can reduce pollution and help you save money over time. But all of that new electricity demand could strain the power grid — leading to blackouts or the need for expensive power lines and other infrastructure. A study by Purdue University looked into strategies that can help.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two transgender Hoosiers, including a teenager who was updating her birth record when the new policy took effect.

Employers in central Indiana say they have a growing need for more skilled and highly educated workers. That’s according to a survey by Aspire Johnson County. Experts with the economic development group said more employers should get involved in helping shape the talent pool they need.

The Sierra Club said data centers with big energy needs — and Gov. Mike Braun’s focus on keeping coal plants open — are largely responsible for the changes.

Health insurance costs for Hoosiers on the federal health care marketplace are set to nearly double next year if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits created during the Biden administration.

If built, it would have the potential to put out the third most greenhouse gas emissions of any industrial facility in the state.