Speed-limit proposal for trucks in Indiana clears first hurdle
A bill that would raise the speed limit for trucks on certain Indiana roadways advanced to the full Senate on Tuesday despite opposition from the state’s largest truck drivers group.
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Tesla to open up a portion of its charging network to all EVs
The aim is to give EV owners more freedom to travel, and it will include at least 3,500 of Tesla’s Supercharger stations—which tend to be near highways—as well as its slower Level 2 “destination chargers” at locations such as hotels and restaurants.
Not-for-profit news startup launches with editor searches in Indianapolis, Gary
With $10 million in funding, the Indiana Local News Initiative said it intends to report nonpartisan information at no cost to its audience.
Ex-AG Hill wins summary judgment on defamation, invasion of privacy claims
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has secured another victory in the yearslong legal fallout from accusations that he drunkenly groped four women at a party
Legislation would require Indiana districts to share property tax revenue with charters
Proponents characterize the strategy as funding students instead of systems, while opponents argue it leaves fewer resources for students in Indiana’s traditional public schools.
Committee advances changes to Indiana carbon sequestration pilot project
The proposal seeks to advance the construction of carbon capture and sequestration projects, while also giving special privileges to a company preparing to undertake the nation’s largest carbon dioxide storage project.
Subway sandwich chain exploring sale after record-setting year
Subway, one of the most recognizable names in the industry, has more than 20,000 U.S. locations, making it the largest by store count in the country, dwarfing even McDonald’s.
EPA outlines $27B ‘green bank’ for clean energy projects
The Biden administration on Tuesday outlined how states and not-for-profit groups can apply for $27 billion in low-cost financing for projects intended to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Offensive magic’ leads Colts to hire Steichen as head coach
Team owner Jim Irsay ended a monthlong search that included interviews with more than a dozen candidates by hiring the 37-year-old, first-time head coach who has a penchant for turning promising young quarterbacks into stars.
BioCrossroads CEO Martin to step down in April
Patty Martin, president and CEO of BioCrossroads since 2019, said she plans to leave the organization to examine opportunities in the private sector.
Top Indiana senator rebukes voucher school program in new letter
A top Republican lawmaker threatened to hold up new state spending for Indiana’s voucher school program after he claimed to have witnessed “disgusting” behavior at a private Catholic school in Indiana.
Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on 2020 election
Former Vice President Mike Pence and his attorneys are planning to cite constitutional grounds as they prepare to resist special counsel Jack Smith’s efforts to compel his testimony before a grand jury.
Discount retailer Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy again
The retailer emerged from its last bankruptcy in January 2021 after closing about 200 stores, cutting its employee head count and slashing debt.
Reports: T-Mobile users experience service outages across U.S.
Downdetector.com provided a chart tracking service complaints within the previous 24 hours indicating a peak of more than 69,000 reported outages in a two-hour period.
Developer seeks $10.7M tax break on $79M apartment project
A team of two local developers planning the 273-unit Hall Place apartment project at 1720 N. Illinois St. promises to bring dozens of low-rent apartment units to the neighborhood northeast of the expanded Indiana University Health campus.
U.S. inflation down slightly, but remains stubbornly high
Tuesday’s consumer price report from the government showed that inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy remain high and are likely to fuel price spikes well into this year.
Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator as head coach
The Indianapolis Colts’ long and extensive search for a new head coach ended Tuesday when they officially hired Shane Steichen.
Tax-increment financing districts get more scrutiny under House bill
The proposal for the popular economic development tool used by Hoosier cities and counties focuses on transparency, accountability and benefits for school corporations.
TechPoint reveals 2023 Mira Award nominees
The not-for-profit advocate for Indiana’s technology sector said the 78 nominees were chosen from a record number of entries and represent almost all regions of the state.
Taco eatery Agave & Rye set to open this month at CityWay
Founded in Covington, Kentucky, in 2018, Agave & Rye Tequila and Bourbon Hall has quickly grown to 14 locations in five states. The Indianapolis restaurant will be its second in Indiana.