NOV. 3-9, 2023
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is poised to invest $9 million in COVID-19 recovery funds into more video cameras and other surveillance technology. Taylor Wooten reports that some critics are raising privacy concerns while police say the tools are helpful amid their staffing shortage. Also in this week’s issue, Peter Blanchard explores Curtis Hill’s campaign for governor after the 2018 scandal that derailed his political career. Some political experts say conditions are conducive for a comeback by the former state attorney general. And Daniel Bradley reports on the rise of “build-to-rent” communities targeted for folks who want to rent single-family homes.
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Developers eyeing renters, not buyers, for new communities
Build-to-rent houses are typically built as a master-planned community with 100 to 200 houses, average monthly rents of around $2,000, and amenities.
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Labor challenges, inflation stoke pessimism for small business
The National Federation of Independent Business’ “optimism index” in September was listed at 90.8, which is lower than the group’s 49-year average—98—for the 21st consecutive month.
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Curtis Hill tries for a comeback with gubernatorial bid
Five years removed from a groping scandal that derailed his political ambitions, the former attorney general is working to rehabilitate his image as he revs up his campaign for the Republican nomination.
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IMPD’s expanding use of tech raises privacy concerns
The department is poised to invest $9 million in COVID-19 recovery funds into cameras and other technology. Some critics are raising privacy and efficacy concerns; others say the city hasn’t adopted the new techniques quickly enough.
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Derek Schultz: Slipping away
Following Saturday’s surprisingly competitive but expected loss in Happy Valley, Allen’s Hoosiers are now 2-21 in Big Ten games over the past three seasons.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Morgan Lucas
A former NHRA Top Fuel race-team owner and driver who won multiple event championships, Morgan Lucas is now responsible for the culture, vision, leadership and oversight of Lucas Oil, the lubricant and fuel-additive company started by his father and mother, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas. He is currently working to move the company from California to […]
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Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models by Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is the only Subaru manufacturing facility outside Japan, and it accounts for about half of all Subaru vehicles sold in North America.
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IU to spend $250M on new life-science institutes in Indy, faculty, labs, research
IU’s newest plans are intended to bolster enrollment and establish Indiana University Indianapolis as one of the country’s premier urban research universities.
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One year out from Swift’s Eras Tour takeover, Indy hotels and other businesses making preparations
Most Indianapolis hotels won’t open bookings for another two weeks, 50 weeks before the first of Taylor Swift’s three shows at Lucas Oil Stadium. But downtown rooms are expected to sell out quickly, followed closely by hotels across the Indianapolis area.
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Editorial: Hail the return of the blue jackets
The city’s long relationship with the FFA convention is one to cherish.
Read MoreJim Merritt: IPS must reinvent itself to serve students, taxpayers
While IPS continues to serve fewer students in its direct-managed schools, the district’s property tax receipts have almost doubled over the past five years due to increasing tax rates and property values.
Read MoreDoneisha Posey: Generational wealth is crucial for minority women
For minority women, education not only opens doors but shatters ceilings. Access to quality education equips them with the tools to secure better jobs, invest wisely and be financially stable.
Read MoreMickey Kim and Roger Lee: EV struggles confirm obituaries for IC were premature
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price paid for an EV in September was $50,683, down more than 22% from one year ago (but still a healthy premium compared to internal combustion vehicles).
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Picking individual stocks is a fool’s errand
A recent study found that, from 1926 to 2019, holding most U.S. publicly traded common stocks reduced investor wealth.
Read MoreKim and Todd Saxton: Look close to home for innovations, but don’t forget the innovators
Startups need to consider three challenges that surround innovations and IP.
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