Pushback continues against genetically modified salmon raised at Indiana farm
“AquAdvantage” salmon, engineered by biotech company AquaBounty Technologies, most recently drew criticism from environmental advocates at the 2023 Farm Aid event.
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Lebanon City Council OKs annexation of nearly 640 acres for LEAP District
Since July 2022, the city has annexed a total of about 7,840 acres for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District, a planned technology and advanced manufacturing hub.
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports
Baker, who took over as president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA in March, has been spending a lot of time in Washington, D.C., lobbying lawmakers to help college sports with a federal law to regulate how athletes can be compensated for their fame.
Biden’s second try at student loan cancellation moves forward with debate over plan’s details
The latest attempt will rest on a sweeping law known as the Higher Education Act, which gives the education secretary authority to waive student loans, although how far that power extends is the subject of legal debate.
Utah latest state to sue TikTok, alleging it baits children into addictive habits
Indiana and Arkansas have filed similar lawsuits, while the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether state attempts to regulate social media platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok violate the Constitution.
U.S. small-business optimism drops on outlook for economy, credit
A National Federation of Independent Business index of sentiment fell to a four-month low in September.
Future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in autoworkers strike
With the UAW strike now in its fourth week, EVs and their potential impact on job security have become central to union negotiations with the automakers.
Developer resubmits plans for $65M senior living community in Westfield
Plans call for the 200-unit project to include a three-story, 150,000-square-foot main building and eight “villa-style” buildings.
IndyStar editor leaving to become CEO of Indiana Local News Initiative
Bro Krift will be founding CEO of the Indiana Local News Initiative, a not-for-profit media organization announced in February.
Three historic buildings near Monument Circle sold to Chicago-area firm
The connected buildings contain 161,500 square feet of office space, which is all leased to the Indiana Department of Health.
With $111M investment, Indiana University betting big on microelectronics
Indiana University is partnering with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, to boost the growth of the microelectronics industry in Indiana.
UPDATE: Indy Chamber PAC to endorse Hogsett for mayoral reelection
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has historically favored incumbents in mayoral elections.
Purdue launches broadband team to improve internet access in Indiana
The new Purdue Broadband Team, announced Monday, will work with local communities across Indiana to determine where better broadband access is needed and what tools residents and businesses need to deploy internet services.
Fishers, Delaware Township to fill Nickel Plate Trail connection gaps along 131st Street
The Fishers City Council on Monday night approved a $482,500 plan that will make it easier for runners, walkers and bikers to access the Nickel Plate Trail on the city’s northwest side.
Fishers City Council OKs plan for 225 homes on city’s southeast side
Reston, Virginia-based Ryan Homes plans to build the 109-acre Flat Fork development along East 96th Street between Cyntheanne Road to the east and Georgia Road to the west.
Indianapolis-based health-tech startup lands $2M investment
Indianapolis-based Plan Forward, which helps dental practices set up membership plans for their patients, plans to use most of the investment on sales and marketing, while some will go toward improving its software platform.
Creative agency plans move to historic Lockerbie building
Indianapolis marketing and communications agency Well Done Marketing plans to move to a building constructed in 1861 that was once home to businesses operated by well-known interior designer and historic preservationist Sallie Rowland.
New Indiana senator chosen in caucus
Greg Goode, former state director for Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, will replace outgoing state Sen. Jon Ford in Senate District 38 after winning a caucus vote.
Nearly two-thirds of serious mental health needs unmet in Marion County, report says
The latest report, called “Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Report for Marion County,” estimates that nearly 26,000 residents who needed treatment for a mental illness in 2022 did not receive it.
New vodka brand features Indiana-themed name and pickle twist
Indianapolis-based sales engineer T.J. Marsh plans to begin production of Hoosa Vodka this month in the Holy Cross neighborhood.