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IBJ Podcast: Indy Black Chamber of Commerce wants city support

June 22, 2020

Host Mason King talks with the Black Chamber’s Larry Williams about why he thinks the city should be working more with his organization—and providing it funding. And King also talks with Angela Smith Jones, the deputy mayor of economic development, about the reasons the city is working with Indy Chamber.

Nearly $1M for hand sanitizer: Local leaders size up costs of reopening schools

June 19, 2020 | Emily Isaacman, Chalkbeat Indiana

Two Indianapolis school leaders warned Thursday that the costs to reopen schools in the fall will likely exceed what their districts received in federal aid to pay for additional safety precautions against the coronavirus.

Utilities face major pushback over pandemic-relief request

June 19, 2020 | John Russell

More than 2,300 people have complained by email to the Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor, which is on track to become the largest number of complaints for any single case in at least a decade.

Incumbent AG Hill defends himself during virtual GOP convention

June 18, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

During Thursday night’s state GOP convention, which was shifted to a virtual format due to the pandemic, Attorney General Curtis Hill compared himself to President Donald Trump, saying Trump also has faced false accusations and smears.

State could see $3B-$4B revenue shortfall in two-year budget—about 10% of what it planned to spend

June 17, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Tax revenues for fiscal year 2020 were already off by $1.2 billion by the end of May, an amount that is expected to grow to $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion before the fiscal year ends June 30.

Health commissioner huddles with school leaders on reopening advice

June 17, 2020 | Emma Kate Fittes, Chalkbeat Indiana

Dr. Kristina Box on Tuesday clarified the state’s guidelines for reopening schools, which some school leaders have criticized for putting too much responsibility on individual districts.

Carmel City Council OKs more than $27M for developer bonds, tax shortfall

June 15, 2020 | Kurt Christian

The Carmel City Council approved bonds for four development projects and covered a property-tax shortfall at its Monday meeting.

IBJ Podcast: Will the Indy 500 run with fans in the stands? IMS officials say yes.

June 14, 2020

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are putting all their energy into running the Indy 500 with fans in August, despite continuing concerns about big crowds and the coronavirus.

Indiana Democrats prepare to choose attorney general nominee

June 14, 2020 | Associated Press

Longtime state Sen. Karen Tallian and former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel are vying for the nomination, a selection made by state delegates rather than primary election voters.

State cuts higher education funding by $103M to help deal with worsening budget

June 12, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody and Associated Press

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration continues to make budget cuts as the state prepares for revenue collections possibly being $2 billion lower than expected by the end of the fiscal year.

Car dealers hungry for inventory after factory shutdowns leave lots depleted

June 12, 2020 | Kurt Christian

Automakers essentially halted production for eight weeks—from mid-March through mid-May—as the pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains and sparked concern for autoworker safety.

State starts to dole out $2.6 billion in federal virus aid

June 12, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The funding is intended to help the state navigate the pandemic, and state officials are slowly rolling out plans to spend it—while holding a sizable portion back in case COVID-19 roars back.

Marshawn Wolley: Myers is the change we need in the Governor’s Office

June 12, 2020 | Marshawn Wolley

Dr. Woody Myers faces an uphill battle, but I think Hoosiers will appreciate the option for change—maybe small businesses might even benefit from some progress Myers could bring. We can already see potential contrasts.

Shariq Siddiqui: Leaders must push back against attacks on Muslims

June 12, 2020 | Shariq Siddiqui / Special to IBJ

We need you to stand up to the hateful rhetoric that emanates from the White House and by many within your party.

Dr. Richard Feldman: Politics is winning over science in move to reopen now

June 12, 2020 | Dr. Richard Feldman

Within a month, we will know the effects of reopening. Meanwhile, don’t listen to the man behind the curtain. Listen to Dr. Fauci.

Curt Smith: Discontent emerges among some conservative voters

June 12, 2020 | Curt Smith / Special to IBJ

Governing from the middle works most of the time, but shoring up the base may become necessary in disquieting 2020.

State disputes federal claims that IOSHA wrongly dropped fines related to Amazon worker’s death

June 12, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Federal OSHA found that Amazon did not prove all of the criteria to establish employee misconduct occurred in this case, but the state agency disagrees.

States seeing alarming rise in virus cases after lockdowns lifted

June 11, 2020 | Associated Press

Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.

Marion County to enter next stage of reopening plan June 19

June 11, 2020 | Samm Quinn

Marion County does not plan to enter Stage 4 of the state’s pandemic reopening plan until June 19—a week later than most of the rest of the state, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday.

Report: Indiana lags neighbors, peers in key business categories

June 11, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The report evaluated Indiana in four general areas—talent, business climate, infrastructure and creative culture—and considered educational attainment, per-capita income, government spending, health insurance premiums, smoking and obesity rates, energy prices, internet connectivity and entrepreneurship.

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