News from August 2019


Metals and non-petroleum mineral wholesalers report $35.2 billion in February inventories

Inventories held by metals and non-petroleum mineral wholesalers in February 2019 were valued at $35.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fowler State Bank evaluated by feds in 2018

Fowler State Bank, Indiana received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2018.

Inventories in durable goods industry climb 0.4 percent in April

Inventories for businesses in the durable goods industry increase $1.8 billion, or 0.4 percent, to $422.6 billion in April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in nonmetallic mineral products industry did not change much in April

Inventories for businesses in the nonmetallic mineral products industry was unchanged over April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indiana ranks 43rd highest on beer taxes, study finds

The state beer excise taxes in Indiana ranked 43rd in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

Arizona ranks 36th highest on beer taxes, study finds

The state beer excise taxes in Arizona ranked in a tie for 36th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor Ducey Announces Members of Census Committee

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the members of the Arizona Complete Count Committee (CCC), a 23-member committee charged with ensuring Arizona’s Census 2020 count is as complete and accurate as possible.

Beverage and tobacco products industry's Q1 income up 4%

The beverage and tobacco products industry's after-tax income in the first quarter of 2019 was up 4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q1 net sales up 1.1%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Grocery and related products wholesalers report $39.1 billion in February inventories

Inventories held by grocery and related products wholesalers in February 2019 were valued at $39.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fountain Trust Company in Covington receives satisfactory rating from feds

The Fountain Trust Company in Covington, Indiana received a CRA rating of satisfactory in its most recent examination by federal regulators.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report $59.6 billion in February inventories

Inventories held by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in February 2019 were valued at $59.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report $59.6 billion in February inventories

Inventories held by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in February 2019 were valued at $59.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

First Internet Bank of Indiana in Fishers evaluated by feds in 2018

First Internet Bank of Indiana in Fishers received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2018.

Merchants Bank of Indiana in Carmel rated as "satisfactory" by feds

Merchants Bank of Indiana in Carmel has been rated as "satisfactory" by federal regulators.

Wood products industry reports $20.8 billion in Q1 net sales

The wood products industry had $20.8 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Pinnacle Bank in Scottsdale rated as "satisfactory" by feds

Pinnacle Bank in Scottsdale, Arizona has been rated as "satisfactory" by federal regulators.

Wood products industry reports $20.8 billion in Q1 net sales

The wood products industry had $20.8 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2019.

Hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers report $27.5 billion in February inventories

Inventories held by hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers in February 2019 were valued at $27.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q1 net sales up 3.1%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2019 were up 3.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.