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Two parents square off in sole contested IPS board race
District 3 includes a diverse population, from the mostly white area of Meridian-Kessler to the neighboring Fairgrounds area, where nearly half of the residents are people of color.
Slowdown escalating for Indianapolis homebuilders
Single-family building permits have fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past nine months and in 12 of the past 14 months.
Indiana monthly revenue falls short of projections for first time in year
The last time monthly revenue didn’t meet expectations was September 2021, when collections missed the mark by 0.1%.
Marijuana pardons not coming to Indiana, Holcomb says
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he prefers Indiana’s use of expungements over pardons in cases of simple marijuana possession or other lower-level offenses.
IBJ Podcast: Rahal, Frye on why race teams are investing now
Guest host Mickey Shuey talks with IBJ reporter Daniel Bradley about several expansion projects and then interviews team owner Bobby Rahal and IndyCar’s Jay Frye about the state of racing.
In Senate debate, McDermott goes on offensive against incumbent Young
Democrat Tim McDermott took repeated shots at Young’s position on abortion, medical costs and same-sex marriage, while Sen. Todd Young pointed to his bipartisan record of working with Democrats.
Pence emerges as appealing draw for some GOP candidates
Although he has been denounced by former President Trump, Mike Pence has been traveling the country, holding events and raising millions for candidates and Republican groups.
Fall enrollment flat at Indiana public colleges, but long-term trend a concern
In the last five years, the state’s public higher education institutions have seen a 12.1% dip in undergraduates, equal to 27,000 fewer students.
Starbucks on Monument Circle to permanently close
The company said in a statement sent to IBJ that its first priority “is to make sure our partners are safe at work.”
State fair swine barn being rebuilt as multiuse facility
When completed (just in time for the 2023 Indiana State Fair), the $50 million pavilion will offer 197,000 square feet of interior space.
Racing teams investing big in central Indiana
The local resurgence is spurred by three of motorsports’ biggest brands—Andretti Autosport, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Arrow McLaren SP.
Battered GOP secretary of state candidate has Dems hoping for 1st statewide win in decade
A recent snapshot shows a tightening race, but the poll’s sample was relatively small, and many voters don’t pay close attention to down-ballot races.
EnPower’s pivot to battery-making leads company to Indianapolis
The company has recently begun testing its first products with customers and is working to ramp up production in coming months.
Indianapolis-based tech firm Saaslio acquired by Canadian company
Saaslio helps IT teams track the software their employees are using remotely, a service that has become more in demand with the growth of remote work.
Bicycle Garage Indy to exit City Market complex for new location
One of three Bicycle Garage Indy locations is shifting to the Box Factory development near Massachusetts Avenue and the Monon Trail.
Indiana University research leader Cate to step down
IU said its research portfolio grew under Fred Cate’s leadership, with more than $732 million in sponsored funding for research, instruction and service in the 2022 fiscal year.
Democratic candidates for statewide office enter campaign commercial fray
Recent polls showing close races in Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young’s re-election bid and for Indiana’s open secretary of state seat may have influenced the timing of the ads as Democrats attempt to pull off upsets.
Activists, mayor, councillors push HHC to drop Medicaid suit
The Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County is a defendant in a lawsuit that some worry would impact any Medicaid beneficiary receiving care in a government-owned facility.
Retail sales flat in September as inflation takes bite
Evidence that the Fed’s fight to cool the economy might be taking hold can also be seen, particularly with big-ticket items. Sales at auto dealers fell 0.4% last month, and shoppers continued to pull back on appliances, electronics and furniture.