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Indiana to make COVID-19 vaccines available at some large companies, universities

March 31, 2021 | John Russell

The move comes as the state gets a larger allotment of doses from the federal government and seeks to expand vaccination sites beyond hospitals, pharmacies and health centers.

Indiana’s COVID vaccine rollout gets mixed reviews

April 2, 2021 | John Russell

While the state’s rollout of eligibility for the vaccine has come under some fire, many Hoosiers have begun planning for a summer and fall free from worry, ready to resume their normal lives.

Brian Schutt: Indiana should be best place in U.S. to start a business

April 2, 2021 | Brian Schutt

As Gov. Eric Holcomb looks to fill the shoes of departing Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, he can forge a path for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. that focuses on fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that makes Indiana the best place to start a business in America.

Chris Gahl: Indy was made for this moment—and everything that will follow

April 4, 2021 | Chris Gahl

Many point to the 1987 Pan American Games, and more recently the 2012 Super Bowl, as pivotal moments in Indy’s now 200-yearlong history. Without question, March 2021 is forever cemented on the timeline.

Tourney talk: Local sports execs heap praise on city leaders

April 5, 2021 | Associated Press and IBJ Staff

Check back here for the latest stories, plus tidbits about the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis.

Legislature’s approval of emergency session bill puts it on collision course with governor

April 5, 2021 | Barb Berggoetz / Special to IBJ

Gov. Eric Holcomb will now get the chance to follow through on his pledge to veto a bill that would give state lawmakers the power to call themselves into session during public emergencies. The measure ultimately may be challenged in court as unconstitutional.

Jim Dora: Tournament success brings hope for robust recovery

April 6, 2021

We hoteliers welcome the business that the NCAA has brought but worry about what the future holds. To use a metaphor many people are experiencing these days, the tournament was a shot in the arm, but does not inoculate us against continued losses.

Proposed Indiana voting law change faces corporate criticism

April 6, 2021 | Associated Press

Stephen Fry, Eli Lilly and Co.’s senior vice president for human resources and diversity, told a legislative committee Tuesday that the company believed the bill aimed at reducing voter fraud wasn’t needed.

Indiana Senate OKs optional pregnant worker accommodations

April 7, 2021 | Associated Press

The proposal allows a pregnant employee to request accommodations and requires the employer to respond in a reasonable time frame, but it does not mandate that managers grant any of the requests.

Indiana House OKs bills to give local officials, churches more say over public health restrictions

April 7, 2021 | Barb Berggoetz / Special to IBJ

Under one proposal, county commissioners or city councils would be allowed to approve or reject restrictions called for by local health departments, if those restrictions were more stringent than the governor’s.

Indiana lawmakers dial back controversial wetlands bill

April 7, 2021 | Associated Press

Although the bill still broadly reduces wetlands protections, the Hoosier Environmental Council called the amendment “much less damaging” than the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Indiana panel drops contentious requirement from voting bill

April 8, 2021 | Associated Press

A legislative committee has overhauled a contentious proposal to require Indiana voters to submit identification numbers with mail-in ballot applications.

Indiana Legislature OKs religious activities as essential

April 9, 2021 | Associated Press

The measure, which heads to the governor, would prohibit state and local orders from restricting anyone’s ability to attend religious services during disaster emergencies.

John Gregg: Holcomb must veto emergency powers bill—and lawmakers should sustain that veto

April 9, 2021

Because Gov. Eric Holcomb followed the advice of public health experts and instituted a statewide mask mandate in the middle of a global pandemic, a group of his fellow Republicans are now out for revenge.

Dr. Richard Feldman: End of Indiana’s COVID-19 restrictions was premature

April 9, 2021 | Dr. Richard Feldman

This was a political decision. The governor is in a tough situation with continuing pressure from the right wing of his party to eliminate mitigation requirements.

Kyle Reynolds: With vaccines for all, it is time to end mask mandates

April 9, 2021 | Kyle Reynolds

People who are fearful of contracting the virus or who feel they’re in a high-risk demographic can choose to wear a mask.

Brad Rateike: NCAA, hope for Indy 500 give reason to be optimistic

April 9, 2021 | Brad Rateike

As indicators point to the Indianapolis 500 taking place as scheduled, the pressure is on for Hoosiers to step up and be responsible.

John Thompson: Use federal windfall to develop Indiana strategy of innovation, entrepreneurship

April 9, 2021 | John Thompson / Special to IBJ

We must enact a plan not just around how to build and encourage industry to adapt and change, but also to maximize Indiana’s ability to compete over the next decade.

Letter: Bravo to Indiana’s vaccination system