Organizations seek explanation for Newfields leader’s departure
Leaders of Indiana Black Expo Inc. and the Indianapolis Urban league said the community is owed more information about the circumstances surrounding the CEO’s departure.
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Averting government shutdown, Congress OKs temporary funding until January
The Senate met into the night to pass the bill with an 87-11 tally and send it to President Joe Biden for his signature one day after it passed the House on an overwhelming bipartisan vote.
UPDATE: Autoworkers to wrap up tight vote on GM contract on Thursday
The outcome of the GM vote is uncertain, despite the UAW’s celebrations of victories last month on many key demands that led to six weeks of targeted walkouts against GM, Ford and Stellantis.
Indianapolis Executive Airport completes runway extension project
The $15.2 million project extended the airport’s runway from 5,500 feet to 7,001 feet. Officials held a ribbon cutting and a ceremonial first takeoff and landing on Tuesday.
Pacers, Colts team with city on Drive & Dish initiative to reduce food insecurity
The new program aimed at several city neighborhoods has a $530,000 fund, which includes donations from Carlisle, Pacers minority owner Steve Simon, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and the Indianapolis Colts.
Attorney General Rokita plans to appeal ruling backing IPS in lawsuit over $1 law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said he will appeal a Marion County judge’s ruling that grants Indianapolis Public Schools an exemption from state law requiring districts to sell closed school buildings to charter schools for $1.
Indiana school voucher usage continues to rise on broadened eligibility
An all-time high number of Indiana students are using Indiana’s near-universal voucher program to attend private schools this year.
RH unveils its ‘hospitality experience’ at the previously private DeHaan estate
The retailer has transformed the property at 4501 Michigan Road into a restaurant, wine bar, installations featuring the company’s furnishings and the RH Interior Design Studio.
Another employer exploring Indiana for major project
St. Joseph County economic development leaders say another big company is eyeing the New Carlisle area with an investment similar in size and scale to the $3 billion General Motors and Samsung SDI electric vehicle battery plant announced earlier this year.
State study committee recommends boosting food assistance access
An interim task force set its sights on food insecurity on Tuesday—recommending legislation to make it easier for Hoosiers to qualify for food assistance, fund transportation or delivery for their groceries and more.
Amazon to sell $2,350 Astro robot for businesses in bid to boost interest
The new model—designed to work as a rolling security guard—costs $750 more than the consumer version, which launched two years ago.
Wall Street tapping women, minority-owned banks for billion-dollar bond deals
After being relegated to bit parts for decades, women- and minority-owned investment banks are slowly stepping into larger roles as corporations push their go-to banking partners to team up with diverse firms.
Energy Department tries to boost battery industry with another $3.5B in funding
The Energy Department estimates demand for lithium batteries will increase up to 10 times by 2030.
Study: Letting people work from home boosts revenue growth
The survey is one of the first broad-based looks at how different work arrangements impact corporate performance.
Neighborhood groups set to oppose city’s plan to acquire Broad Ripple Park Family Center
Several Indianapolis neighborhood groups are taking issue with the city’s plan to spend up to $26 million in tax revenue earmarked for neighborhood redevelopment to acquire the new family center.
City-County Council committee advances $37M plan to finance jail demolition, building improvements
If approved, the bonds are expected to pay for the demolition to demolish a former Marion County Jail 1 and renovate portions of the City-County Building ahead of a planned consolidation of city employees from satellite offices.
U.S. House votes overwhelmingly to prevent government shutdown
New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
IPS board approves new teacher contract with average 3% raises
The contract, which Indianapolis Education Association members voted to ratify last month, bumps starting pay in the district from $50,400 to $51,900 in 2023-24, and raises it again in 2024-25.
Advocates say White House slow to act as millions booted off Medicaid
If trends continue, as many as 30 million people could end up being dropped from Medicaid. The numbers dwarf the Biden administration’s initial projections.
Carmel sanitizing device maker 3Oe Scientific files for bankruptcy
The business makes a hand-sanitizing device called Iggy that kills pathogens with ozone-infused water instead of soap or other chemicals.