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Carmel Council to consider establishing formal investigations process

March 1, 2021 | Kurt Christian

A council member’s investigation into the Hotel Carmichael’s cost overruns and a city employee’s complaint hit a roadblock, so she’s co-sponsoring two proposed ordinances intended to provide guidance related to the council’s investigatory powers.

States eye flurry of new taxes on Amazon, Facebook and Google

February 12, 2021 | The Washington Post

State lawmakers around the country are exploring a range of new taxes targeting Internet giants, seeking to capture some of Silicon Valley’s eye-popping profits and soaring share prices in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Taft builds new lobby group with Ice Miller transplants

February 12, 2021 | Marilyn Odendahl

The former Ice Miller employees—including Lacy Johnson and John Hammond III—will form the core of Taft’s new 14-member Public Affairs Strategies Group, 11 professionals plus three support staffers.

Biden treads carefully around Trump’s combative trade policy

February 9, 2021 | Associated Press

In his first weeks in office, President Joe Biden has wasted no time in dumping a batch of major Trump administration policies, but his administration seems intent on approaching trade with caution and deliberation.

Westfield mayor sues clerk-treasurer for access to city’s financial information

February 9, 2021 | Kurt Christian

Mayor Andy Cook filed a lawsuit against Cindy Gossard on Jan. 14 to force her to cooperate with examiners performing a city-wide financial investigation and to prohibit her from contracting with a new city payroll vendor.

Brokerages limit trading in GameStop, sparking outcry from small investors

January 28, 2021 | Associated Press

Robinhood and other retail brokerages took steps to tamp down the speculative frenzy surrounding companies such as GameStop, but the actions only sparked more volatility in the market and an outcry from users of the platforms.

Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary

January 25, 2021 | Associated Press

The Senate on Monday approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th treasury secretary, making her the first woman to hold the job in the department’s 232-year history.

Pete the Planner: Don’t share details with kids until you have to

January 22, 2021 | Peter Dunn

Those very close to you—even well-adjusted adult children raised by you—will struggle to contextualize your balance sheet, which often becomes a detriment to their financial existence.

7 credit card perks to prioritize in 2021

January 20, 2021 | Associated Press

An annual fee is worth paying on a credit card only if the rewards and perks more than offset the cost.

Ratcliff sues Indiana Gaming Commission for suspending his license

January 20, 2021 | Lindsey Erdody

In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, longtime casino executive Rod Ratcliff argues that the commission violated his right to due process and says he believes the commission is trying to force him to sell his interests in the new Gary casino to Hard Rock International, a partner in the project.

Steak n Shake in tight spot as key debt deadline looms

January 15, 2021 | Greg Andrews

The chain nearly broke even in the latest quarter it reported, no small feat after losing a combined $29 million in 2018 and 2019.

Influential person: Mitch Daniels

December 23, 2020 | Sam Stall

The Daniels administration used budget cuts and the renegotiation of dozens of state contracts to turn Indiana’s budget deficit into a surplus.

Lawmakers reach compromise over GOP proposal to rein in Fed’s powers, clearing path for a stimulus package deal

December 20, 2020 | The Washington Post

The breakthrough came after two days of scrambling that sent tremors across Capitol Hill, as lawmakers realized that a deal badly desired by both sides could fall through at the last minute.

Indiana, nine other states sue Google for ‘anti-competitive’ online ad sales

December 17, 2020 | Associated Press

The states are accusing the search giant of “anti-competitive conduct” in the online advertising industry, including a deal to manipulate sales with rival Facebook.

After a long campaign by anti-corruption groups, Congress bans anonymous shell companies

December 11, 2020 | The Washington Post

A groundbreaking measure to end the creation of anonymous shell companies in the United States cleared Congress on Friday as the Senate joined the House in passing a defense-spending bill with a veto-proof margin.

2020 CFO of the Year: Camille “Camy” Broeker

December 11, 2020 | Tom Harton

Camille Broeker is responsible for the financial oversight of the IUPUI campus, including its $1.65 billion operating budget.

2020 CFO of the Year: Matt Hawkins

December 11, 2020 | Tom Harton

Under Matt Hawkins’ leadership, Ivy Tech has increased its net unrestricted funds from $331 million to $507 million, and the school’s investment portfolio has exceeded its investment income goals by $33 million.

High Alpha launching new firms at torrid rate

November 27, 2020 | Anthony Schoettle

The venture firm has been gaining altitude since the venture studio launched in 2015, but with eight tech startups introduced this year, it’s entered a new stratosphere.

Biden expected to tap ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury

November 23, 2020 | Associated Press

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department in a line stretching back to Alexander Hamilton in 1789.

Study: Walmart, McDonald’s have most workers on food stamps, Medicaid

November 18, 2020 | The Washington Post

A sizable number of the recipients of federal aid programs such as Medicaid and food stamps are employed by some of the biggest and more profitable companies in the United States.

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