Gov.-elect Braun unveils streamlined cabinet plan with eight policy focuses
Braun’s new cabinet will seek to model “efficiency, accountability and communication in state government,” he said in a news release.
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Indy man, housing advocacy group file suit against Tricon Residential
The lawsuit alleges that the company’s blanket ban on renting to those with prior felony convictions and eviction filings constitutes racial discrimination.
U.S. economy should continue growing in 2025, economist says
The U.S. economy is strong and should continue to grow next year, Fifth Third Bank Chief Investment Strategist Tom Jalics said at IBJ’s 2025 Economic Forecast breakfast Thursday.
North of 96th roundup: Museum, sweet shop among openings in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
The proposed breakup filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser.
Caitlin Clark reportedly rejects offer to play in 3-on-3 Unrivaled league
Unrivaled Basketball, a 3-on-3 league co-founded by two WNBA stars, announced the rosters for its six teams on Wednesday without Clark taking any of the 36 available spots. ESPN reported that the Indiana Fever star does not intend to play.
$20 per vehicle is new parking policy at Ruoff Music Center
The 24,000-capacity venue hasn’t charged a general parking fee per vehicle since 2002, when the rate was $7.
Indianapolis Public Schools considers renewal of six Innovation Network schools
The schools up for renewal this week served a total of roughly 3,900 students last year and show varying levels of increased, decreased, or stagnant test results in the years immediately preceding and following the pandemic.
Democrat women push state party to act on sexual harassment allegations
The letter accuses the Indiana Democratic party of hiding allegations and sheltering offenders. It also demands transparent investigations into any and all allegations of sexual harassment and assault involving party members.
Prominent Republicans back ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana legalization group
“It’s time, Indiana—time to tax and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and up, just like alcohol,” Safe and Regulated Indiana says in its first advertisement.
Indianapolis adds 3 new flights, including nonstop to Portland
Allegiant Air will begin flying from Indianapolis to Portland, and Frontier Airlines plans to launch flights from Indianapolis to Atlanta and Tampa.
Midwest hydrogen hub involving Indiana to get $22.2M in initial federal support
The Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced Wednesday afternoon that it had reached a cooperative agreement with the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen, or MachH2 for short, and awarded Phase 1 funding.
Cook Medical invests in California urology-device company
Cook Medical is leading a $24 million investment round to support a medical-device startup developing a minimally invasive treatment for urinary conditions.
Comcast to spin off cable networks that once starred for entertainment giant
Like other cable companies, Comcast in recent years has shifted its business emphasis away from traditional cable toward streaming and other sources of revenue.
Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Ford sales fell 15.3% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The company’s market share shrank to 3% from 3.5%
Target struggles in third quarter despite price cuts, offers tempered holiday outlook
Target’s stock plummeted 21% in morning trading Wednesday after the retailer fell short of Wall Street expectations for the quarter.
Tutoring programs funded by feds face uncertain future in Indiana
Tutoring and intervention programs helped Indiana students recover from COVID-related learning loss. Now the programs—funded by federal COVID relief money—could end if Indiana lawmakers don’t make room for them in the state budget.
Congressional panel urges toughening U.S.-China trade relationship
In its annual report to Congress released Tuesday, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission called for the first time for ending permanent normal trade relations with Beijing.
Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experience on television.
Indiana Legislature kicks off 2025 session with Organization Day
A balanced budget and property-tax relief are among the priorities for state legislators in the Indiana General Assembly.