ACLU of Indiana asks state high court to keep near-total abortion ban on hold
The petition seeking a rehearing will delay the ban from taking effect as soon as Tuesday while the Indiana Supreme Court considers the matter.
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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.”
Federal judge declines to block new Indiana law barring teaching of sex in grades K-3
U.S. District Judge J.P. Hanlon said teachers do not have unlimited free speech rights in the classroom. Instead, as government employees, their speech is limited to subjects and messages approved by the Legislature, he wrote.
Taco Bell sued for false advertising over skimpy fillings
The suit accuses Taco Bell of “unfair and materially misleading advertising” and is seeking upward of $5 million from the chain for alleged violations of law banning unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Brain fog, other long COVID symptoms focus of new small treatment studies
Scientists don’t yet know what causes long COVID, the catch-all term for about 200 widely varying symptoms.
New Indiana consortium aims to accelerate development of pediatric medical devices
The new effort involves Purdue University, the Indiana University School of Medicine and medical device company Cook Medical. It was created to develop new technologies for the underserved pediatric population.
Camping World to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield
Mount Comfort RV, which primarily sells Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin, Newmar, and Winnebago products, is one of the largest RV dealerships in the state.
Latest plan to cut student loan payments could be in for legal battle
The Biden administration calls it a “student loan safety net.” Opponents call it a backdoor attempt to make college free. And it could be the next battleground in the legal fight over student loan relief.
Little-known not-for-profit boosts Indiana’s economic development agency
Outside organizations donated nearly $3 million to a state economic development agency’s not-for-profit arm over the last three years—but who the donors are, and how the agency spends their contributions are largely unknown.
Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to brink.
Drastic changes in consumer demands are driving labor unrest in diverse industries upended by technology, from actors and writers to UPS delivery drivers.
Trucking firm with 30,000 employees ceasing operations, union says
An official bankruptcy filing is expected any day for Yellow Corp., after years of financial struggles and growing debt. Its expected liquidation would mark a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner faces the ‘financial chaos’ of raising teenagers
In this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Pete and host Mason King take an in-depth look at three of the most expensive seasons of parenting.
Five things to watch as Indiana’s school year begins
Recovering from the pandemic’s effects on student performance remains a top priority for schools, as state testing scores indicate that learning has stagnated.
Some renters might get relief from biggest apartment construction boom in decades
Some economists project U.S. rents will be down modestly this year after soaring nearly 25% over the past four years, but the trend will likely be little comfort for many U.S. renters.
More Trader Joe’s recalls: Soup may contain bugs, and falafel may have rocks
The recalls come one week after the grocery chain recalled two cookie products over similar concerns.
Most teaching staffers directly affected by IPS school closures to stay in district
The update from IPS shows that 300 staffers affected by school closures and mergers initiated by Rebuilding Stronger were placed elsewhere in the district.
At an impasse over contract extension, Taylor requests trade from Colts
Jonathan Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ, has been seeking a contract extension before his rookie contract expires at the end of this season
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in U.S. due to parking brake glitch
The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems.
Rising interest rates on credit cards are squeezing some small businesses
The average credit card interest rate charged by commercial banks was 20.1% at the end of the first quarter—the highest since the Federal Reserve began tracking this statistic in 1995. In comparison, that rate stood at 14.6% during the same period a year earlier.
Cicero needs new water source despite adjacent reservoir
Without more water, Cicero could be left out as development accelerates north along the U.S. 31 corridor.