Hoosier homebuilders prepare for proposed tariffs that could raise material costs, erode margins

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Daniel Bradley

Saturday, March 29, 2025 6:00 PM

Home-building supplies that could be impacted by tariffs include lumber from Canada, appliances and gypsum used for drywall from Mexico, flooring from China and HVAC condenser units from China and Mexico

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A return to growth: After decades of decline, Lake County sees seventh highest population growth in the state

Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:04 PM

"I would attribute the growth in Lake County's population to migration," Northwest Indiana Realtors Association CEO Pete Novak said. "Many residents are moving from out of state, particularly from Illinois, to Northwest Indiana"
Proposals to drop social-emotional learning are before Hoosier legilators, allow schools to charge some fees advance in Indiana

Sunday, March 30, 2025 6:33 PM

One amendment drops requirements that all Indiana teachers must train in practices like social-emotional learning and trauma-informed care — defined as support for students who have experienced trauma that may interfere with academics — as well as cultural competency and restorative justice
A fight challenge, musical moments and long meetings: Inside committee day at the Statehouse

Sunday, March 30, 2025 5:00 PM

That means 150 lawmakers dashing from room to room to hear testimony, explain bills, broker compromises. Lobbyists, residents and staff also fill up the halls
US adversaries welcome to build data centers in Indiana, under one condition

Saturday, March 29, 2025 7:42 PM

Both measures rely on the U.S. secretary of state's definition of a foreign adversary, which is subject to change based on the ever-evolving national enemies list of Republican President Donald Trump
‘Destabilizing’ Indiana casino relocation study could also recommend new license

Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:39 PM

“I think if you just look at a map of casinos in the state, it’s pretty clear the biggest hole in the market is northeast Indiana …," said Sen. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport

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Hoosier homebuilders prepare for proposed tariffs that could raise material costs, erode margins

Top Stories

A return to growth: After decades of decline, Lake County sees seventh highest population growth in the state

Proposals to drop social-emotional learning are before Hoosier legilators, allow schools to charge some fees advance in Indiana

A fight challenge, musical moments and long meetings: Inside committee day at the Statehouse

US adversaries welcome to build data centers in Indiana, under one condition

‘Destabilizing’ Indiana casino relocation study could also recommend new license