Indiana gas tax rising slightly in August despite price drop
A total of 62.4 cents per gallon in state taxes will be charged during August, the Indiana Department of Revenue announced Monday.
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Republicans warm to $52B computer chip incentives bill
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that chipmakers are making decisions now about where they need to locate plants to keep up with global demand, and that foreign competitors are courting those companies with financial aid.
Police release details of Greenwood mall shooting, including identities of shooter, ‘good Samaritan’
Greenwood officials disclosed Monday afternoon that the shooter who killed three people at Greenwood Park Mall on Sunday evening—and then was shot and killed by a “good Samaritan” bystander—was a 20-year-old city resident who had a run-ins with police as a juvenile.
Lilly Endowment sells more than $500 million in Eli Lilly stock
The stock sale is a primary way for the endowment, one of the largest private philanthropic foundations in the United States, to raise cash to make grants to arts, education, religious and community development organizations.
Former IU law school dean asks for state disciplinary probe of AG Todd Rokita
Former dean Lauren Robel alleges Attorney General Todd Rokita made “false or baseless” statements on Fox News concerning an Indiana doctor who performed an abortion for a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim.
Experts say shopping malls face tough balance to maintain safety
Experts say shopping center landlords have adopted extensive safety measures over the years to try to prevent mass casualty events, but going overboard with security can discourage business.
Gubernatorial candidate Doden reports $1.4M in latest fundraising report
Eric Doden, a Fort Wayne businessman and Republican candidate, has $2.4 million in cash on hand and no debts, according to his latest finance report.
Jaworowski concedes House District 32 primary to Glynn following recount
After a primary race decided by a dozen votes, Republican Fred Glynn will face Democratic candidate Victoria Garcia Wilburn in November.
GE reveals identity of three companies after historic split
The split is the culmination of years of paring by the massive American conglomerate, which signaled a shift away from a corporate structure that dominated U.S. business for decades.
IndyHumane names new CEO from Texas animal-welfare group
The animal welfare not-for-profit expects Donna Casamento to start work in August, several months after its former leader exited without explanation.
UPDATED: Shooting at Greenwood Park Mall leaves 4 dead, 2 injured
On Monday morning, the Johnson County Coroner’s Office said two men were pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman and a man were pronounced dead at local hospitals.
IBJ Podcast: The state has $6.1B in reserves. What will lawmakers do with it?
In this week’s podcast, IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener—in for vacationing host Mason King—talks about the upcoming special session with Peter Blanchard, IBJ’s new Statehouse reporter, and managing editor Greg Weaver, who has spent much of his career writing about and editing reporters who cover Indiana politics.
More workers picking up extra jobs to pay for gas, food
While people taking on multiple jobs is typically a sign of a healthy job market where workers have more job opportunities available, it is also a sign of increasing financial strain on Americans’ pocketbooks.
As artificial intelligence language skills grow, so do scientists’ concerns
The tech industry’s latest artificial intelligence constructs can be pretty impressive at some things. But they’re not so good—and sometimes dangerously bad—at handling other seemingly straightforward tasks.
IndyCar makes Vaizer first female medical director
Dr. Julia Vaizer has spent the past year assisting Dr. Geoffrey Billows, the series’ longtime medical director, who announced that he will be stepping down.
Indiana doctor’s lawyer tells AG to halt ‘false’ statements
Attorney Kathleen DeLaney sent the “cease and desist” letter to Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita on behalf of obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard, who performed an abortion on the 10-year-old girl.
Proposed rule amendment would give judges discretion to allow cameras in court
The long-debated question of whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom is up for conversation in a proposed rule before the Indiana Supreme Court, which is asking for public feedback on the matter.
Hackers hit health companies, insurers with increasing regularity
Of all the industries in the country, health care might be the juiciest for cyberhackers. And around central Indiana, institutions large and small are paying the price.
Indiana has a $6.1 billion surplus. Will taxpayers get some of it back?
As the Legislature prepares to consider Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposal to return $1 billion of the surplus to taxpayers, some legislators and business leaders question whether that’s the best use of the windfall.
Hoosier farmers struggle with high costs, low supplies, little rain
Farmers and agricultural experts say the continued effects of the pandemic, government policy decisions and far-reaching impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are also contributing factors.