2022 Forty Under 40: Laura Merrifield Wilson
Laura Merrifield Wilson is an associate professor of political science at the University of Indianapolis.
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2022 Forty Under 40: Frederick Yeakey
Fred Yeakey is vice president at Providence Cristo Rey High School.
2022 Forty Under 40 Alumni of the Year: ExactTarget founder keeps reinvesting in Indy’s tech community
Scott Dorsey co-founded ExactTarget, took it public, then sold it to Salesforce. He used the profits to co-found venture studio High Alpha.
Population growth slowed in Indiana in 2021
Indiana’s population growth in 2021 was the smallest annual increase since 2015, according to analysis released Thursday by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University.
Southwest Airlines adding fourth fare level to boost revenue
It’s the first major change in Southwest’s fare structure in 15 years. Airline officials said the changes announced Thursday will take effect in May or June.
Major restaurant chains commit to eliminating ‘forever chemicals’
The effort to stamp out the chemicals comes in response to an investigation by Consumer Reports that found toxic chemicals in a majority of the food wrappers and packaging from chain restaurants and grocery stores that were tested.
IU Health’s new downtown hospital to feature three soaring towers
After more than six years of planning, Indiana University Health is moving forward with the next step of its new, $1.6 billion flagship hospital downtown, which will soar up to 16 floors above the street.
U.S. Postal Service doubles number of electric delivery trucks in initial order
The Postal Service formally placed its initial $2.98 billion order for 50,000 vehicles with at least 10,019 of them being battery-electric vehicles. That represents a doubling of electric vehicles from the initial plan.
Moderna sees 1-in-5 odds of dangerous future COVID variant
Moderna is working to reassure investors about its longer-term growth prospects as the new cases decline following the winter spread of highly transmissible omicron.
Airline CEOs call for end to federal mask mandate in letter to Biden
In making their case, executives cited the “persistent and steady decline” of hospitalizations and death rates related to the coronavirus.
Pressured by patients, FDA reviews ALS drug with modest data
Experts who study FDA decision-making see a troubling pattern in which the beleaguered agency is continually pressured to accept weaker evidence, damaging its scientific credibility and opening the door to ineffective treatments.
Area homebuilders off to slow start in 2022 despite demand for houses
Supply-chain issues, labor shortages and a lack of suitable lots are holding back sales, according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
Letters: ‘Passive’ forest management is another option
In Indiana, any balanced approach to forest management in the state forests is unacceptable to the Division of Forestry.
U.S. weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
In total, 1,350,000 Americans were collecting jobless aid the week that ended March 12, another five-decade low.
Customers to exercise under retractable roof at planned Carmel fitness center
Ozwell Fitness will feature a 2,600-square-foot retractable dome roof that will allow customers to exercise outdoors.
Carb Day concert to feature Rick Springfield and all-star band Kings of Chaos
The announcement completes the concert schedule for Indianapolis 500 weekend, which includes Legends Day and Snake Pit shows.
Downtown apartment property sells for more than $120 million
The acquisition by Indianapolis-based Zidan Management Co. is believed to be the largest single-property apartment sale in Indiana history.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest mark since first month of pandemic
Hospitalizations have plummeted 90% since hitting a pandemic high of 3,519 on Jan. 13. COVID patients occupy only 2.9% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds.
Indianapolis to receive $9.4M in federal funding for homelessness efforts
Indianapolis will get the funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its “housing first” homelessness efforts, officials announced Wednesday. The strategy prioritizes stable housing, followed by supportive services.
Pandemic relief money spent on hotel, ballpark, ski slopes
Scores of projects across the United States are being funded with federal coronavirus relief money despite having little to do with combating the pandemic, a review by The Associated Press has found.