Description

In this episode of This Week in Evansville, host Johnny Kincaid discusses various topics related to the economy and local businesses. He starts by mentioning the drop in the state budget surplus, which has led to a reconsideration of eliminating the state income tax. Next, he highlights the increase in Indiana's unemployment rate and the possibility of a recession. Finally, he mentions the closure of a long-standing local business, Wolf's Barbecue, and the upcoming opening of a new location for Nellie's restaurant in Evansville.Takeaways

• The drop in the state budget surplus has led to a reconsideration of eliminating the state income tax.
• Indiana's unemployment rate has increased, raising concerns about a possible recession.
• Wolf's Barbecue, a long-standing local business, has closed, while Nellie's restaurant is opening a new location in Evansville.

Chapters00:00Economy and State Income Tax03:14Unemployment Rate and Possible Recession04:13Closure of Wolf's Barbecue and Newburgh's Nellie's Restaurant