right-to-work http://wfpl.org en Judge Dismisses Right-to-Work Suit; Appeal Considered http://wfpl.org/post/judge-dismisses-right-work-suit-appeal-considered <p></p><p>Leaders of an Indiana union local say they considering an appeal of a federal judge’s dismissal this week of their suit challenging the state’s right-to-work law enacted last year.</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Judge Philip Simon in Hammond ruled Thursday that none of the union's arguments against the law could succeed in federal court, although a challenge could still be made in state courts.</span></p> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:42:22 +0000 Rick Howlett and Associated Press 3497 at http://wfpl.org Judge Dismisses Right-to-Work Suit; Appeal Considered Nine Companies Promising More Than 2,500 Indiana Jobs http://wfpl.org/post/nine-companies-promising-more-2500-indiana-jobs <p>Nine companies are promising to bring more than 2,500 new jobs to Indiana within the next six years by locating or expanding operations in the state.</p> <p>Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from the companies for Tuesday's announcement at his Statehouse office. He says the companies, ranging from Indianapolis-based Angie's List to an Arizona-based food maker, expect to hire 2,550 new workers by the end of 2018.</p> <p>The companies' plans vary widely.</p> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:57:39 +0000 Rick Howlett 2916 at http://wfpl.org Nine Companies Promising More Than 2,500 Indiana Jobs