Housing instability could upend state’s economy
Housing advocates are warning of a tidal wave of evictions in the state this summer unless an effort is coordinated to head it off.
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City, United Way offer program to help not-for-profits land PPE supplies
United Way of Central Indiana will serve as the administrator and distribute the funds to not-for-profit organizations.
Black chamber leader calls for more city support
During the coronavirus pandemic—which research shows has disproportionately affected black-owned businesses—the 250-member organization has received no city funding to give loans or grants to its members who were struggling.
GIPC forms working group to provide legal services, make policing recommendations
The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee on Thursday announced the creation of a working group to look at ways to tackle racism and bias in Indianapolis.
Protesters sue city over IMPD’s use of tear gas, pepper balls during demonstrations
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of Indy10 Black Lives Matter and three individuals.
City partnership aims to reimagine public safety in Indianapolis with community’s help
The goal of the partnership with the Criminal Justice Lab at the New York University School of Law is to create a new community-driven and community-monitored vision of criminal justice in Indianapolis.
City extends Dine Out Indy program to bars
The program was established last month to help restaurants and other businesses expand or add outdoor seating options as the city reopened following COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Marion County to enter next stage of reopening plan June 19
Marion County does not plan to enter Stage 4 of the state’s pandemic reopening plan until June 19—a week later than most of the rest of the state, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday.
City reopens Illinois Street to vehicles following pandemic-related closure
The other street closures—to Massachusetts Avenue, Broad Ripple Avenue and Georgia Street—will remain in effect through July 4, the city said.
Butler University appoints interim dean for business school
Fomer Dean Steve Sandifird in March accepted a new job as Peoria, Illinois-based Bradley University’s president. His contract there begins next week.
ACLU calls on Hogsett to reduce funding for police in Indianapolis
Taking a cue from the “Defund the Police” movement, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is calling on Mayor Joe Hogsett to “reimagine” the role of police in Indianapolis and shift funding away from law enforcement into community-based initiatives.
Indy Council passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
The council on Monday night also approved the mayor’s plan to to immediately deploy nearly half of the $168 million it has received in federal coronavirus relief funds to help residents and businesses that have been affected by the pandemic.
Hogsett plans to spend $76M to help residents, businesses, government agencies affected by virus
The Indianapolis City-County Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Monday night to consider the proposal.
In midst of pandemic, organizations find creative ways to keep interns working
An April survey by Indiana INTERNnet, an online portal that matches students with employers seeking interns, found that 37% of the 181 employers surveyed no longer planned to hire interns this summer, while 48% still planned to but with program changes.
Pandemic, violence put Indy downtown at crossroads
The one-two punch of the pandemic and protest-related violence raises questions about whether downtown can recover. Experts and community leaders say yes—but only with concerted effort and strong leadership.
City to remove Confederate memorial in Garfield Park
The decision comes nearly three years after city officials began debating the appropriateness of its placement.
Washington Township school referendums appear headed toward approval
Meanwhile, the final results of Beech Grove City Schools’ referendums were still being counted Tuesday night, but voters looked to be on the way to approving the $22.4 million funding request.
Hogsett extends Marion County curfew for another night
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett implemented a curfew after a weekend of violent protests, riots and vandalism that led to two deaths, dozens of arrests and damage to at least 30 downtown businesses.
Hogsett imposes curfew beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday
“These actions are necessary but they break my heart,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. However, he said he didn’t see a need to deploy the National Guard in the city.
Hogsett calls for peaceful protest on Circle on Saturday afternoon
Following unrest overnight, Mayor Joe Hogsett said Saturday afternoon that he had spoken with protest organizers and social-justice groups to arrange an event on Monument Circle with their assurance that it would remain peaceful and that they would help disperse the crowd afterward.