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“I don’t think there’s going to be a company immune to the rising tide of costs.”
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Advocates warn of wide-ranging impact of proposed HIP changes
Senate Bill 2 would introduce restrictions on the Healthy Indiana Plan, a Medicaid program that pays for the health care needs of more than 750,000 Hoosiers.
Lebanon planning board to review designs for Lilly’s $4.5B foundry at LEAP District
IMAGE GALLERY: The 200-acre Lilly Medicine Foundry is expected to add 400 full-time jobs for highly skilled workers, including engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians.
‘Pete the Planner Show’ joins new IBJ Media Podcast Network
The IBJ Media Podcast Network is made up of eight shows focusing on topics such as business, law and entrepreneurship.
Despite building concerns, IEDC transparency bills died without hearings. Why?
Lawmakers’ unease with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. culminated in at least four transparency-focused bills this session—all filed by Republicans—seeking to add more guardrails.
Big Lots puts more store leases up for sale
Bankrupt discount retailer Big Lots has added more than 200 stores to a nationwide list of locations that are likely to close, including a pair of stores in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis musicians to perform at Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
The Indianapolis-based organization that served as creative director for 2024’s NBA All-Star Tip-Off celebration is lining up live music and art experiences for the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match.
Projected cost of Signia hotel rises by $70M, with CIB set to foot bill
All in, the cost of the redevelopment of Pan Am Plaza is expected to be about $780 million, with the convention center expansion cost covered through bonds backed by the city’s consolidated tax-increment financing district.
Legislative roundup: Final committee votes on property taxes, Medicaid bills
Next week, the chambers will be busy hearing bills for second and third readings ahead of their Thursday deadline.
Indiana University to host sports innovation event in Indianapolis
This marks the first year for IU Elevate, which replaces a previous event called Weekend U. Although it’s an IU event, members of the public are invited to join. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come
The administration on Thursday ordered agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection—potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers.
iGaming legislation for Hoosier Lottery, casinos dead for session
Under the bill, Indiana would have joined 14 other states with digital lottery games, including Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan.
Allegion plans to acquire Australian company that makes door hardware
Allegion, which has made several acquisitions over the past year, is headquartered in Ireland, but its Americas division is based in Carmel.
‘Controversial’ housing development at former Westfield tree farm receives approval
The Westfield City Council voted 4-3 to approve an expansion of the Kimblewick residential community that will be built on 87 acres on the city’s southwest side.
Indianapolis adopts new snow-plowing policy following January snowstorm debacle
The policy change came just before an Indianapolis City-County Council Public Works Committee meeting in which a similar plowing proposal was set to be heard.
UPDATE: Trump signs plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners
President Donald Trump’s plan increases U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike.
Introducing talent remains the mission at 37th ‘Meet the Artists’ exhibition
Overall, 24 visual artists make up the roster for this year’s “Meet the Artists” exhibition at Central Library, which runs through March.
How NIH research funding works, and why universities are worried
At the heart of the debate over support for scientific research is a not-widely-known element of the federal grant process known as the “facilities and administrative,” or indirect costs.
Rokita warns IMPD, IPS to cooperate with federal immigration authorities
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has advised IMPD and IPS to “discontinue policies and practices that limit their ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, or else face legal action from his office.”
Elon Musk calls for U.S. to ‘delete entire agencies’ from federal government
Elon Musk made the remarks as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities.