Eldorado Resorts has shaky record of horse-track management
To say Indiana’s horse racing industry had concerns about Eldorado Resorts Inc. taking over the state’s two horse-racing casinos would be putting it mildly.
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Holcomb says he’s willing to add more money to rental assistance program
The state’s program, which launched July 13, has already received more than 20,000 applications, but the funds are expected to be enough to cover only about 12,000 households.
Housing advocates push for more CARES Act funding for rental assistance
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration set aside $300 million in federal CARES Act funding for local units of government to use for pandemic-related expenses, but so far, rental assistance programs are not among the reimbursable items.
Governor’s mask order carries no penalties for non-compliance, reveals end date
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order, signed Friday, does not include penalties for violations. The state attorney general said this week that the governor does not have legal authority to enforce a mask mandate.
Roiled by pandemic, not-for-profits cut back, shift missions
Seventy percent of not-for-profits in Indiana have reduced programs or limited capacity since the coronavirus pandemic hit the state, according to a recent report.
Two senators who asked for AG opinion say they won’t sue to stop Holcomb’s mask mandate
Attorney General Curtis Hill said in an advisory opinion—requested by five Republican senators—that state law doesn’t give the governor specific authority to require face coverings or to create penalties for failing to wear a mask. The opinion came just a few hours after Holcomb said a statewide mask mandate would take effect on Monday.
East-side Indy nursing home tops statewide list of resident deaths from COVID-19
More than 43 long-term care facilities around the state have seen 10 residents or more die from the disease. State health officials released a breakdown by facility on Wednesday.
COVID-19 cases, deaths in Indiana nursing homes higher than previously reported
Data the state has been compiling from nursing homes for a new public dashboard has shown more positive cases and deaths in residents and staff than previously known.
Democratic lawmakers call for special session, but House speaker says it’s not needed
The Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, Indiana House Democratic Caucus and Indiana Black Legislative Caucus announced Tuesday during a press conference that they want lawmakers to come back to Indianapolis in August.
Q&A with entrepreneur and downtown task force member Cebronica Luft
Cebronica Luft, CEO of the event venue Pavilion at Pan Am Plaza, is on the Downtown Indy Rebuilding and Recovery Committee.
Public health veteran Dr. Virginia Caine both upbeat and frustrated
IBJ talked with Caine about her pandemic frustrations, how testing and contact-tracing are going and whether the Indianapolis 500 should run with fans in the stands.
Bosma stepping down early, after 34 years as state lawmaker
Brian Bosma, the longest-serving House speaker in state history, was set to submit his resignation letter Friday morning, stating that he would end his 34-year career as a state lawmaker on July 31.
State revenue comes in $1.4B less than expected for fiscal year 2020
Lower than expected revenues created a budget deficit of nearly $900 million, but the state still managed to end the year in the black by cutting costs in some areas, tapping into reserves and receiving additional federal dollars for Medicaid.
Eldorado’s $17.3B merger with Caesars nearing final approval
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission signed off on the deal this week, paving the way for what will be the world’s largest casino operation. The merger, which awaits approval from New Jersey regulators, affects five Indiana casinos.
Governor delays entry into Stage 5 of recovery plan by another two weeks
The state will remain in Stage 4.5 of the Back on Track Indiana plan at least through the end of July, he said, instead of jumping into Stage 5 on July 18 as scheduled.
Lilly Endowment launches pandemic-related fund for youth-serving organizations
The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to dedicate up to $20 million to organizations serving youth populations during the ongoing public health crisis.
Effort to infuse diversity into not-for-profit boards helps, but leaders say there’s more work to do
Four years ago, CICF and the Indianapolis Foundation launched a pilot program to try to diversify local not-for-profit boards. Here’s the impact.
National elections analyst calls 5th District race a toss-up
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics on Thursday announced it had moved the open race between Democrat Christina Hale and Republican Victoria Spartz from “leans Republican” to “toss-up.”
Holcomb unveils campaign to promote masks, but won’t mandate using them
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is launching a marketing campaign to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask in public to stop the spread of COVID-19.
State changes course, to release facility-specific nursing home virus data
After months of refusing to provide COVID-19 data on individual nursing homes, state officials have changed their minds. Nearly half of Indiana’s deaths from COVID-19 can be traced to the facilities.