Holiday sales up 7.6% despite squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
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Mammoth spending bill aids retirees, boosts financial industry
A section of the $1.7 trillion spending bill passed Friday has been billed as a dramatic step toward shoring up retirement accounts of millions of U.S. workers. But the real windfall may go to a far more secure group: the financial services industry.
Charter school group files complaints against IPS with AG’s office over $1 law
The complaints claim that the school board failed to alert the state Department of Education of its available buildings slated for closure within 10 days of voting to close the schools on Nov. 17, as required by law.
Facebook parent Meta will pay $725M to settle user data case
The case sprang from 2018 revelations that Cambridge Analytica, a firm with ties to Trump political strategist Steve Bannon, had paid a Facebook app developer for access to the personal information of about 87 million users of the platform.
Ice cream shop models how to employ people with disabilities
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream’s goal is to provide more jobs to people with an intellectual or developmental disability. But it also wants to help other employers see people with disabilities as a dependable workforce.
Should the state ax its individual income tax?
A powerful Senate Republican plans to introduce legislation next year to create a commission to consider changes to Indiana’s tax structure, including phasing out the state income tax.
Indianapolis artist makes debut in Batman comic book
Lucas Silveira was one of 24 artists and writers selected to participate this year in a series of workshops and training launched by DC Comics and a New York company.
Curbside recycling could bring jobs, business
Moves to finally rid Indianapolis of its distinction as the nation’s largest city without universal curbside recycling will benefit current recycling-focused businesses and could spur economic development.
Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’
In-person Art & Soul events are scheduled for February at the Cabaret, Jazz Kitchen and Indianapolis Artsgarden.
Stadium construction manager with Indy ties pays $1.9M over minority hiring
Construction of the 9,500-seat, $160 million stadium in Worcester was managed by Gilbane/Hunt, a joint venture of Gilbane Building Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, and Aecom Hunt Construction Group Inc. of Indianapolis.
An inflation measure watched by the Fed eases to 5.5%
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 5.5% in November from a year earlier, down from a revised 6.1% increase in October and the smallest gain since October 2021.
Carmel-based Rangeline Solutions eyeing growth under new ownership
Rangeline Solutions, a Microsoft partner that offers supply-chain consulting services, has been acquired by Sweden-based Nexer, which plans to grow Rangeline’s Carmel office as part of its broader U.S. expansion plans.
Holcomb awaiting April forecast to see what state can afford in 2023-2024 budget
Republican legislative leaders have been urging caution on new spending, but Gov. Eric Holcomb remains hopeful that his legislative priorities can be funded. See what he had to say in this Q&A.
Bitterly cold gusts and icy conditions slow travel, down power lines
Central Indiana awoke Friday morning to less snow than feared, but subzero temperatures and strong wind gusts still closed many area holiday attractions and created slick but passable roads.
Federal omnibus bill sets end date for continuous Medicaid coverage
During the pandemic, anyone who qualified for Medicaid at any point would keep their coverage, even if their financial circumstances changed for the better.
Jan. 6 report: Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection
The 814-page report released late Thursday comes after the panel interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held 10 hearings and obtained more than a million pages of documents.
Hamilton County studying future water needs of fast-growing area
Intera Inc., an Austin, Texas-based water resources planning company, is leading the study into future water availability in the county.
Black legislative caucus picks new leaders
Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago,, succeeds state Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, as chair.
Purdue reprimands campus leader for mocking Asian remark
The faculty senate of Purdue University Northwest has demanded the resignation of Chancellor Thomas Keon despite his apology over his impression of a fake Asian-sounding language during the Dec. 10 event.
Senate approves $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund government
The bipartisan 68-29 vote teed up the measure for debate in the House, which has until the end of Friday to act.