Hogsett, Shreve clash in Indy Chamber HobNob remarks
Speaking at the annual political networking event Wednesday night, mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve blamed Mayor Joe Hogsett for a change in the debate format.
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IndyGo Blue Line driving toward 2027 completion under new plans
Progress on the transit agency’s third rapid-transit bus line stalled a year ago when projected costs ballooned by $300 million over the expected $220 million price tag. Since then, IndyGo leaders have adjusted plans and cut costs down to a projected range of $370 to $390 million.
UPDATE: City picks developer for restoring Old City Hall, building 32-story tower with boutique hotel
The $140 million project, which city officials are calling the “Alabama Redevelopment,” will include 190 residential units, 150 hotel rooms and 8,000 square feet of retail and hospitality space.
Worker shortage leads firms to hire more ex-offenders
More than ever, Indianapolis-area companies are becoming so-called “second-chance employers” willing to hire people with arrest records and providing additional services to ex-offenders needing first jobs.
Hogsett exploring abortion access options for city-county employees
What form the assistance might take is unclear, but the interpretation by the administration would appear to rule out directly providing city funds to reimburse travel and lodging expenses for employees who travel out of state for an abortion.
Republican councilors oppose Hogsett’s new diversity office, but Shreve leaves door open
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s proposal to create a city office prioritizing diversity efforts was met with “no” votes from some City-County Council Republicans. But Hogsett’s GOP mayoral opponent Jefferson Shreve wouldn’t rule out the concept if his public safety funding priorities could be met first.
Lawrence Common Council, Mayor Steve Collier settle legal battle
The lawsuit largely dealt with the annual budgeting process that took place in 2021. The council appropriated $335,000 to pay legal fees.
Hogsett introduces $1.6B city-county budget proposal for 2024 with another record IMPD investment
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s proposed 2024 budget—the first without additional federal COVID-19 funding since 2019—includes record funding for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, increased investment into anti-violence programs and a further increase in capital infrastructure projects.
City-County Council proposal could increase ticketing for parking in bike lanes
The proposal would give Park Indy the opportunity to accrue more revenue by ticketing for non-meter-related offenses.
Broad Ripple biz owners optimistic about safety at curfew’s end
Bar owners agreed a self-imposed 30-day curfew under which businesses closed earlier wasn’t financially sustainable, especially as they continued to suffer from reduced foot traffic due to ongoing road construction.
City set to place ‘no turn on red’ signs at 97 downtown intersections
The ordinance behind the restrictions aims to decrease the amount of pedestrians and cyclists hit by drivers. The measure had a rocky road toward implementation.
Fact-checking claims made in Indy mayoral campaign ads
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve are engaged in a costly campaign advertising fight, which culminated this week with the Shreve campaign demanding that local TV stations pull Hogsett’s latest ad. IBJ has seized the moment to fact-check several ads.
Shreve demands local TV stations quit showing Hogsett ad
Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve had a lawyer send cease-and-desist letters to local television stations on Monday over Mayor Joe Hogsett’s newest campaign advertisement, alleging it is “false, misleading and defamatory.”
New TIF renews hope for fading Irvington strip mall
The strip mall was built in 1952 and for years served as a primary retail hub for the neighborhood.
City deploys clinicians, specialists to deal with downtown mental health crises
Under a pilot program started this month, individuals in distress in downtown Indianapolis have been able to call 911 to receive assistance from the Clinician Led Community Response team.
Indy point-in-time count finds 8% drop in homeless population
The annual census of the city’s houseless population found 1,619 unique individuals who were unsheltered, sheltered or in transitional housing.
Mike Pence to deliver keynote at state legislatures convention in Indy
The 2024 presidential hopeful is set to speak at the National Conference of State Legislatures conference at the Indiana Convention Center next month.
City to test state law in nuisance enforcement effort
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is seeking a stronger approach to force property and business owners to discourage behavior that compromises public safety.
Made in Indiana: Goat cheese by Capriole Goat Cheese
Capriole products are distributed at Whole Foods, Needler’s Fresh Market, Goose the Market, Fischer Farms and Blooming Foods.
Cunningham planning bar and restaurant for North Mass redevelopment
Plans call for the restaurant and bar to occupy an 8,500-square-foot indoor space at 1351 Roosevelt Ave., with a 6,000 square-foot patio for outdoor dining.