White House delays tariffs on European Union, Canada and Mexico
The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for 30 days.
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Debate takeaways: GOP Senate candidates keep the attacks coming
U.S. Senate GOP hopefuls Luke Messer, Todd Rokita and Mike Braun faced off Monday night in the last debate before Primary Election Day.
Council votes to allow city to spend $1.2M to replace some Vision Fleet vehicles
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday passed a proposal 22-1 after no discussion that allows the city’s former Department of Business and Neighborhood Services to transfer $1.2 million to buy 50 replacement vehicles.
Online auto dealer Carvana to open 70-acre reconditioning center, create 200 jobs
Carvana got the green light to buy the land in the Mount Comfort area from struggling trucking company Celadon Group Inc., which last year abandoned plans to build a new headquarters there.
Infosys exec downplays Trump economy as reason for U.S. expansion
During their visit to Indianapolis on Thursday, Vice President Mike Pence and the U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta were quick to highlight the Trump administration’s economic agenda—including tax cuts and reductions in red tape—as key reasons for Infosys Ltd.’s decision to invest in the United States.
State, city offer more than $100M in incentives to Infosys
The economic development deal marks the largest jobs commitment the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has received since the agency was established in 2005. But it’s not the largest incentive package the state has offered.
First phase of Infosys’ $245M airport campus will be $35M training center
The ultimate project, to be developed in phases over the next several years, is expected to be a $245 million, 141-acre complex with 786,000 square feet of facilities.
Infosys development at airport to have college campus-like feel
Gov. Eric Holcomb and state economic development officials have been pushing Infosys in a series of meetings to make Indianapolis a major training campus for the thousands of employees it plans to hire across the country.
Mayor Fadness seeks to bring farm experience to Fishers
The city of Fishers is partnering with Greenfield-based, not-for-profit Brandywine Creek Farms to open a 40-acre urban farm called Fishers Agripark.
Name ID plays big role in crowded 4th, 6th District congressional races
Greg Pence in the 6th District and Steve Braun in the 4th District each have brothers who carry their own identity with voters.
Terms for Paris flight’s incentives deal show Delta’s confidence in Indy market
Delta Air Lines Inc. is in line for up to $5.5 million in state economic development incentives when it launches its nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Paris—but only if it sells enough tickets.
Indiana Department of Child Services goes $284M over budget
The Indiana Department of Child Services has already gone over its annual budget with two months still remaining in the fiscal year.
Getting childish? Rokita releases book attacking U.S. Senate opponent
Todd Rokita’s campaign has published a 16-page children’s book titled “Oh, The Places You’ll Forget!” to mock one of his primary opponents in the U.S. Senate race.
Early hands-on experiences key to producing talented workers, experts say
Real-world opportunities can range from colleges funding internship and experiential learning programs to businesses giving young professionals room to flex their muscles and earn their wings, according to experts in Indiana workforce issues.
Hogsett plans to boost spending on repairing, maintaining city streets
In his annual state of the city address Monday night, Mayor Joe Hogsett will announce plans to beef up the city’s street maintenance crew by dozens of workers and to use a program that leverages private investment to pay for 15 infrastructure projects.
Hogsett explores shopping City-County Building, other downtown properties
Indianapolis officials have triggered a wide-scale review of the need for big municipal buildings downtown. Real estate executives are intrigued by the 28-story City-County Building’s potential for private redevelopment.
Braun outspends fellow Senate hopefuls Rokita, Messer combined in first quarter
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Mike Braun also has the most cash on hand going into the final weeks of the campaign, although most of the funding is coming from himself.
Indiana governor planning trips to Israel, Europe in May
Indiana's governor is planning economic development trips to Israel and Europe that will include taking the first nonstop commercial flight from Paris to Indianapolis.
Indiana gets another $11M to combat heroin, opioid abuse
The Health and Human Services funding is among $485 million recently awarded nationwide to combat heroin and opioid abuse.
Democrats target 2 Indiana U.S. House seats in election
Democrats hope to unseat incumbents Jackie Walorski, a three-term congresswoman in northern Indiana's 2nd District, and Joseph "Trey" Hollingsworth III, a Tennessee native who moved to southern Indiana's 9th District in 2015.