White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The new rule is intended help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.
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Fed officials call for more rate hikes to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve will have to keep boosting its benchmark interest rate to a point that raises unemployment and gets inflation down from unusually high levels, two officials said in separate remarks Monday.
Proposed south-side affordable housing complex receives $36M in state bonds, tax credits
The bonds and tax credits provided through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority are used to incentivize private developers to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing communities.
Dimmett sheds interim tag as CEO of Project Lead The Way
David Dimmett, formerly the group’s chief impact officer, took on the interim role after former leader Vince Bertram retired this spring.
Purdue project to develop treatment for deadly brain cancer wins $398,000 in federal funding
Three Indiana institutions are teaming up to try to develop a treatment for glioblastoma, a lethal cancer that begins with the brain or spinal cord, and is difficult to treat, often requiring a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
UPDATE: Purdue planning expanded school of business
Purdue University officials say they’re building on momentum for combining STEM and business education by renaming the current school of management, expanding its faculty and student enrollment and housing them in a new building.
Noblesville mayor announces run for second term in 2023
Chris Jensen, 38, is the latest Hamilton County mayor to announce his plans for 2023. No Democratic or Republican challengers have publicly announced campaigns.
Lawmakers eye next budget session with $5B in reserves
Republicans, who hold the supermajority, seemed intent on keeping excess spending low, while Democrats urge investing more in education and public health.
Biden to propose airlines disclose extra fees up front
The disclosures would cover any fees for passengers to sit with their children, to change or cancel a flight, and to bring checked or carry-on bags.
Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
The hope is that the modified boosters will help tamp down continuing COVID-19 cases and blunt another winter surge.
NFL ends Pro Bowl in favor of skills competitions, flag game instead
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company will help shape programming for “The Pro Bowl Games” and promote the event’s content.
NASCAR legend, IndyCar driver Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing
Johnson for sure won’t return for a second full IndyCar season with Chip Ganassi Racing. He raced only the street and road courses in 2021, added the ovals to run the full 2022 season and now isn’t even sure if he’ll run IndyCar at all.
IBJ Podcast: Butler’s Barry Collier on longevity, competing in Big East and hiring Thad Matta
Host Mason King asks Collier about his long-term goals, his success in fundraising and improving Butler athletic facilities, and Butler’s transition to the Big East.
You don’t have to own a home to go solar; some renters have an option, too
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia allow community solar projects. Indiana is not one of them, according to the EPA.
Mozilla report takes aim at tech giants’ grip on web browsers
Only three companies currently offer major browser engines, according to the findings. That’s left developers and consumers with limited choices.
Rokita goes directly to Indiana Supreme Court to try to overturn pause of abortion law
The attorney general is appealing a local judge’s ruling that clinics can resume providing abortions for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant.
IPS hopes to keep school buildings that might close by lobbying Legislature
State law requires unused school buildings to be offered to charters or state colleges for $1. As IPS plans to vacate seven buildings, officials hope to change that.
GOP critics say politics drives ESG choices for investment firms
Conservative Republican blowback continues to grow against a concept known as ESG investing, which takes environmental, social and corporate governance concerns into consideration when assessing the value of companies.
What’s next for IndyRent as federal funding fades away?
At its peak, the rent-assistance program doled out $7 million in a month. That rate is impossible post-pandemic, so the city must decide how much eviction-prevention assistance is possible.
With 10 media holdings, Urban One looks to blanket Indy
As regional vice president for Maryland-based Urban One, Deon Levingston holds the keys to the biggest house in Indianapolis broadcasting.