Indiana Senate OKs anti-DEI bill that takes aim at state agencies, schools
The bill advanced after more than three hours of floor debate—and following a contentious, unprecedented challenge to Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s Senate presidency.
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Data center developer eyeing 618-acre site in Hendricks County
Denver, Colorado-based Vantage Data Centers has submitted a rezoning request with the intent of building a large-scale data center with multiple tenants.
Legislative roundup: Braun’s property tax overhaul gets a hearing; more bills move to opposite chamber
While many chairs are winding down hearings on the bills assigned to their committees, one of the most anticipated pieces of legislation for the 2025 session had its first committee hearing this week.
Mochi Joy opens Fishers donut shop after commercial kitchen, pop-up support
Husband and wife duo Rachel Burnett and Tom Nguyen started Mochi Joy in 2022 at the Noblesville VFW kitchen.
Committee passes apprenticeship framework bill, strikes enrollment quota
The measure aligns with a similar effort outside the Indiana Statehouse to expand the ecosystem of apprenticeship opportunities.
Indiana House approves bill legalizing cremation alternative
Members of Indiana’s House of Representatives approved the measure on a 70-17 vote—a far cry from its defeat on a 34-59 vote a decade ago.
Kentucky governor, a Democrat, signs GOP-backed personal income tax cut
As Indiana politicians debate the best way for the state to relieve a growing property tax problem, their neighbors just to the south have made a decisive move about taxation.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for them to apply for the deferred resignation program.
Herbert Simon retires from role on Simon Property Group board
Herbert Simon, 90, partnered with his brother, Melvin Simon, in 1960 to launch real estate company Melvin Simon & Associates.
Carmel athlete among Ivy League women swimmers suing NCAA over transgender competitor
The Carmel High School standout is among three former University of Pennsylvania women swimmers suing Penn, Harvard University, the Ivy League and the Indianapolis-based NCAA.
Hits of the ’60s remain in heavy rotation for 45 RPM band
The group, founded in 2014, performs songs associated with British Invasion bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Hollies.
NCAA changes transgender competition policy for women’s sports
The NCAA policy change is effective immediately and applies to all athletes regardless of previous eligibility reviews under the NCAA’s prior transgender participation policy.
Honeywell, one of few remaining U.S. industrial conglomerates, splitting into 3 companies
Honeywell, which has a large presence in Indiana, has been under pressure to explore strategic options and simplify its structure.
Judge to hear federal worker lawsuit, with buyout offer set to expire tonight
More than 40,000 people had accepted the offer as of Wednesday evening, a person familiar with the matter said.
Burrito chain specializing in fusion flavors to make Indianapolis debut
The menu at Bubbakoo’s Burritos features a “Papi Hibachi” steak-and-shrimp burrito and a Nashville hot crispy chicken burrito.
Environmental consulting firm expanding in Indianapolis
BCA Environmental Consultants has doubled the amount of its office space in Indianapolis and plans to add nearly two dozen jobs.
Devoted nap-takers find benefits to sleeping on the job
Multiple studies have extolled the benefits of napping, such as enhanced memory and focus.
Developer planning more restaurants near Fishers Event Center
Construction on the $30 million, two-building project in Fishers District is expected to begin this summer.
UPDATE: Lilly reports robust Q4, full-year earnings
Lilly’s fourth-quarter earnings, released before the market opened Thursday, surpassed analysts’ expectations by millions.
Trump signs order barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
Charlie Baker, president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said the organization would “take necessary steps to align NCAA policy in the coming days, subject to further guidance from the administration.”