Redistricting dominates conversation in House, but what else are lawmakers considering?
As Indiana legislators debate redistricting, dozens of other bills have been filed. Here’s what stands out.
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Economic, tech experts talk AI at Elevate Ventures event
Artificial intelligence is spurring big investments, big opportunities and big disruptions, speakers said at an Elevate Ventures event Thursday afternoon in downtown Indianapolis.
With new ‘CAMI’ name, Garfield Park art campus looks to solidify future
In the interest of brand clarity and long-range planning, an arts-focused campus in the Garfield Park neighborhood is adopting a new name before opening a 40,000-square-foot multipurpose building in 2026.
US health department unveils strategy to expand its adoption of AI technology
Experts said the administration’s willingness to modernize government operations presents both opportunities and risks.
Revenue sharing central issue as WNBA, union wrangle over new CBA
The WNBA and its players union remain at odds as details emerge from collective bargaining negotiations.
Hamilton County judge orders demolition of $2.2M Geist duplex
The judge determined the building was constructed in violation of the Watersedge subdivision’s setback requirements, the subject of a years-long dispute between the developer and the homeowners’ association.
Indiana said no to phones in class 2 years ago. Now, the law might get stricter.
GOP lawmakers have introduced bills that would mandate that phones be securely stored at school or left at home during the whole school day.
Indiana House GOP soundly defeats proposed Dem edits to redistricting bill
Indiana House Republicans on Thursday almost unanimously rejected a slate of Democratic revisions to the contentious mid-decade redistricting bill.
60 years later, Walker remains holiday stage for Rodney Stepp
The lineup for “A Holiday Soul Revue” includes Staci McCrackin, Men in the Fire, 4Cast and the IU Soul Revue.
Simon family firm eyes Ritz-Carlton hotel for downtown development
The 170-room hotel would occupy the southwest corner of Georgia and Pennsylvania streets and feature a skywalk connector to the club level of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Filings for jobless benefits fall to 191K, lowest since September 2022
For now, the U.S. job market appears stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” state that has kept the unemployment rate historically low.
Food-production firm to close Indianapolis plant, terminate 168 employees
The Lancaster, Texas-based company, which makes heat-and-serve meals for grocers, was involved in a major recall of its products this year due to a deadly outbreak of listeria infections.
Northeast Indiana leaders make their pitch as lawmakers consider new casino
The results of a study released earlier this year showed two places in Indiana—downtown Indianapolis and the Fort Wayne area—would thrive with a new casino license, but where lawmakers focus will their efforts isn’t yet clear.
Indiana school leaders warn property tax reforms are destabilizing public education budgets
A majority of surveyed superintendents report staff cuts, deferred maintenance and looming referendums.
Trump outlines plan to unwind Biden-era car mileage mandates
The Transportation Department proposal represents the administration’s latest bid to unwind a suite of policies spurring electric vehicle production that Trump has derided as an “EV mandate.”
Frontier adding 4 routes from Indianapolis International Airport
For a limited time, the airline is offering introductory fares under $80 for each of the routes.
Westfield council to consider developer’s plan for nearly 300 houses
The development plan from Platinum Properties calls for 296 residences and a commercial area on 144 acres on the city’s west side.
Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors’ AI skepticism while touting company’s quarterly numbers
Salesforce is projecting $60 billion in revenue for its fiscal year ending in January 2030–a target that would require average annual increases of 10% from its forecasted sales of $41.5 billion for its current fiscal year.
Local tourism officials seeing ‘off-the-hook’ interest in Big Ten Football Championship game
Downtown hotels are expected to be almost entirely sold out for both Friday and Saturday nights, and ticket prices for the game are soaring on the resale market.
Former Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO selected to launch holiday market in Ohio suburb
A firm led by Maria Adele Rosenfeld will work to start a Christkindlmarkt in Dublin, Ohio.