Electric car maker targets Indiana for $160M plant, 467 jobs
SF Motors Inc., a Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle developer and manufacturer, said it could hire as many as 200 workers at the Indiana plant by the end of the year.
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Trump renews tariff threat, complicating upcoming talks
The threats come just over a week after trade tensions between the world's two largest economies had seemingly eased.
Local company’s software helping Greenwood pitch downtown redevelopment
VisionThree’s 3-D program depicting the city’s potential growth downtown has become a key interactive tool for selling developers on getting involved. And Mayor Mark Myers can cart it around in his pocket.
Congress OKs Trump bid to widen private care at besieged VA
Congress delivered a victory to President Donald Trump by expanding private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system.
Trump launches probe into auto imports, possible tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on the imports of automobiles into the United States, moving swiftly as talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled.
New plan announced to improve broadband in Indiana’s rural areas
The effort was announced Wednesday by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. It's part of a broader document called the Strategic Plan for Rural Indiana.
Developers swoon over Broad Ripple High School opportunity
The 16-acre property could command $6 million to $8 million from developers, but a state law might prevent Indianapolis Public Schools from cashing in.
Indiana joins nationwide effort to crack down on cryptocurrency fraud
The effort, dubbed “Operation Cryptosweep,” is being coordinated by the North American Securities Administrators Association.
Lawmakers move to dismantle key post-crisis bank rules
The House voted 258-159 to approve legislation rolling back the Dodd-Frank law, notching a legislative win for President Donald Trump, who made gutting the landmark law a campaign promise.
Indianapolis official announces halt to merit board changes
The Indianapolis City-County Council president has halted plans to revamp the city's civilian police merit board in the wake of its recent vote clearing two officers of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist.
Former Indiana first lady has surgery to remove brain tumor
Susan Bayh, the wife of former Sen. and Gov. Evan Bayh, had a malignant glioblastoma removed Tuesday.
Council approves $2.9M in financing for Duke Realty HQ project
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night advanced proposals that would help Duke Realty Corp. move its headquarters from Carmel to a $28 million office building it would build on Indianapolis’ north side.
Economic talks between U.S., China lead to trade war truce
The United States and China are pulling back from the brink of a trade war after the world's two biggest economies reported progress in talks aimed at bringing down America's massive trade deficit with Beijing.
State’s tourism department puts out call for firm to boost marketing efforts
The department says its ambition is for the state to become “a leading regional destination” and to increase traveler spending.
Conservative revolt over immigration sinks House farm bill
House Republican leaders suffered a setback Friday when conservatives scuttled an ambitious farm bill.
Indiana residents’ ‘real’ personal income sees growth—but still below national average
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released updated data Thursday on the measure, which is considered important because it accounts for regional price parities and cost of living.
Backers gain support for $3M downtown fund
With time running out, Downtown Indy gathered enough signatures to present to the City-County Council, which ultimately will vote on the proposal to charge downtown property owners for beautification and other services.
Marion County declares hepatitis C epidemic, proposes syringe exchange
City-County Council will consider May 21 whether to launch a syringe exchange program here in an effort to cut down the growing number of hepatitis C cases, which officials are linking to the opioid epidemic.
LISC facade grants aim to boost small businesses through beautification efforts
The program has awarded more than $3.1 million to Marion County businesses since 2004—which has leveraged more than $10.6 million in property owners’ investment.
Indiana lawmakers plan summer study on sports betting, child welfare
Over the summer, the General Assembly will look at more than 50 topics ranging from industrial hemp to short-term rental taxes.