City takes next step in Black Mountain cleanup
After years of environmental studies and planning, remediation work is at last scheduled to begin next year on the former industrial site in the 3500 block of East Washington Street.
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Delta-8 derivative gaining popularity at hemp and CBD shops across Indiana
Despite the state’s long-standing refusal to legalize marijuana, the Delta-8 THC derivative is being sold thanks to a legal gray area that many state officials would rather not talk about.
Indiana goes on offense to capture evolution of electric-vehicle industry
Using tax incentives , an EV commission and membership in a regional network promoting EV infrastructure, the Holcomb administration is looking to increase EV manufacturing statewide.
City planning $10.1M initiative in Mars Hill to remove 650 parcels from flood zone
Indianapolis’ Department of Public Works is proposing a list of strategies to shrink federal floodplain boundaries, as well as to decrease the severity of water damage in the flood-prone neighborhood.
Could 2022 be the year for marijuana legalization in Indiana?
Eyes will once again be on Indiana to see if lawmakers will loosen the state’s marijuana laws as neighboring states continue to cash in on legal weed.
Black-led financial institution looks to create access to capital
Work is underway to determine what kind of support services Black-owned businesses will need to complement the loan fund.
Indianapolis closes on property key to Twin Aire redevelopment
A strip mall central to Indianapolis’ vision for the neighborhood that is home to the new Community Justice Campus is now in city hands, after years of negotiations.
Marion County renters can now apply for a full year’s worth of rent help
Marion County’s IndyRent program has begun accepting applications for up to 12 months of rental assistance, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration announced Wednesday. The long-awaited move adds nine months of help to the program, which previously maxed out at three months.
Qatar delegation visits Indiana to foster future business partnerships
Members from the Qatari commercial attache’s office met with Gov. Eric Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and more than 30 Indiana-based companies on Tuesday.
Fifth Third Bank announces $20M investment in Arlington Woods neighborhood
Most of of the funding will will go to improve mortgage access, capital access for small businesses and other education resources in the northeast-side neighborhood.
Broadband firms request $606M in grants from state program
Service providers can apply for up to $5 million per project to expand broadband to unserved and underserved areas around the state. Decisions on funding are expected in the spring.
Reentry not-for-profit RecycleForce breaks ground on new headquarters
RecycleForce says the 102,500-square-foot facility will allow it to recycle 12 million pounds of electronic waste and employ 600 people annually, doubling its capacity.
Conservative lawmaker says leaders drew maps to oust him
Freshman Rep. John Jacob, himself a Republican, says Republican leaders “butchered” his legislative district and redrew it in a way that is designed to deny him re-election.
City to spend $25M on trail, greenway and road projects
The nine planned projects stretch across the city. Each connects to existing and planned trails, bike-friendly streets, bus rapid transit lines and city landmarks.
Local resettlement groups prepare for Afghan evacuees
At least 490 Afghan refugees are expected to permanently resettle in Indiana in the coming weeks or months, and not-for-profit resettlement agencies are preparing to assist them.
Boone County considering income tax hike to expand jail
The clock is ticking for officials to decide whether they’ll raise local income taxes to pay for a $45 million to $50 million jail expansion and justice center to alleviate overcrowding.
Former Rep. Messer jumps to Bose Public Affairs Group
Luke Messer has left law firm Faegre Drinker to join Indianapolis-based Bose Public Affairs Group LLC, where he will counsel corporate clients in Indiana and in Washington, D.C., on governmental matters.
City explores future of its downtown buildings
Officials are taking a fresh, hard look at municipal-owned real estate as part of a larger effort to repurpose several sites that will be largely vacated as agencies move to the Community Justice Campus.
Indiana grants aim to keep factories on cutting edge of technology
Manufacturing Readiness Grants launched last year as a pilot to stimulate private-sector investments in modernizing Indiana’s manufacturing sector.
Indy puts millions toward anti-flooding projects
Indy’s City-County Council approved $50 million in new bonds this month to tackle a backlog of drainage projects across the city.