Major Tool and Machine acquired by Maine-based company
One of the largest and oldest manufacturers in Indianapolis has been sold to a Maine-based company with multiple divisions in the United States and Canada, the companies announced Tuesday.
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Tentative dates set for Indiana redistricting procedures
The process starts Sept. 14, with the House Republicans’ unveiling of the Congressional and Indiana House district map drafts online. The proposed Senate district maps will post online Sept. 21.
USA Gymnastics eyes $425M settlement with Nassar victims
While it’s unclear how much each victim would receive under the proposed agreement, the sum is significantly higher than the $215 million settlement offer Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee put together in February 2020.
Reich urges vaccinations in wake of Colts’ COVID-19 absences
With four projected starters on the reserve/COVID-19 list, one of the NFL’s least-vaccinated teams is facing new scrutiny
Indiana’s Camp Atterbury tapped to house Afghan refugees
Camp Atterbury was one of eight military facilities around the nation approved by the Secretary of Defense to temporarily house up to 50,000 Afghan refugees in total.
Former general counsel claims Indiana treasurer steered $6M in state contracts to donors
The whistleblower lawsuit against state Treasurer Kelly Mitchell alleges that she illegally awarded state contracts to campaign supporters. The defendants also include law firm Ice Miller.
Indiana COVID-19 death toll surges past 14,000
Tuesday’s health department report contained the highest number of new deaths from COVID since Feb. 12. Meanwhile, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continued to climb statewide.
U.S. consumer confidence falls in August to six-month low
The Conference Board said that concerns about the resurgence in COVID cases as well as worries about rising gas and food prices contributed to the drop.
Indy area’s second X-Golf center opening this fall
The Carmel-based franchisee for the line of sprawling indoor golf and entertainment centers says he’s already looking ahead to additional stores, maybe one in downtown Indianapolis.
Fed chair race spotlights Powell-Brainard Wall Street rule split
Jerome Powell is viewed as the favorite to get the nod for another term leading the central bank, but progressive Democrats have praised Fed Governor Lael Brainard—widely seen as the leading rival to Powell for the top spot.
IBJ Media acquires Inside INdiana Business television, website
IBJ Media CEO and co-owner Nate Feltman said the acquisition fulfills two goals he’s had since becoming an owner of IBJ Media in 2017: expanding coverage statewide and moving into video and TV.
Compliance mixed for Indiana University’s vaccine mandate
The highest student vaccination rates are at the largest IU campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis. But rates were much lower at the five other principal regional campuses.
QB Wentz to sit out as Colts add three starters to COVID-19 list
COVID-19 has been a concern for the Colts, who have consistently ranked near the bottom of the league in vaccination rates.
Record numbers of COVID-19 cases reported in Indiana schools
More than 5,500 new cases were reported among Indiana students in Monday’s weekly update of the state’s coronavirus school dashboard.
Indiana health commissioner defends maskless wedding photo
Dr. Kristina Box said in a statement that she “made an informed decision” to take off her mask while dancing or talking at a recent family wedding with guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Several social media comments called Box’s actions hypocritical.
Biden administration ramps up antitrust efforts amid worries about high prices
Senior administration officials have been worried about polling showing that voters—including many Democrats—blame President Biden’s economic policies for high inflation.
Roche Diagnostics says all U.S. employees must be vaccinated by Nov. 15
Roche Diagnostics is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all 8,000 people in its U.S. workforce, including about 4,500 in Indianapolis. Employees will have until Nov. 15 to get fully vaccinated, or will be terminated, the company said in a statement.
Virus variant batters airline bookings for Labor Day weekend
After a surge in bookings early this summer, U.S. airline passengers are planning fewer trips as the spread of the coronavirus delta variant continues to discourage travel.
Health care and life sciences sectors generate $84B in economic impact, study says
The sectors in central Indiana account for one out of every 10 jobs here, or 164,144 workers, and the jobs pay an average of $77,229, according to the report commissioned by BioCrossroads.
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach highest mark in Indiana since Jan. 20
The state reported 2,916 new COVID cases, raising the cumulative total to 855,031. The cumulative number increased by 11,331 cases over Friday’s report.