New AFL-CIO head aims to educate, mobilize locally
The state's labor movement needs to revitalize itself at the community level and get more labor-friendly candidates elected to office, the new president of the Indiana State AFL-CIO said Wednesday.
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Business veteran to direct Indiana agriculture agency
Ted McKinney, who grew up on a family farm in Tipton County, will replace Gina Sheets, who’s leaving after a year on the job to do mission work in Liberia.
Ritz: Power grab outlined in Pence document
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, a Democrat, released an internal document Wednesday that she says is evidence a new agency created by Republican Gov. Mike Pence is trying to undermine her.
Dem lawsuit alleges school board meeting violation
A Democratic elections lawyer is suing the State Board of Education for allegedly violating Indiana's open meetings law.
Green BEAN to grow in Louisville after competitor closes
The Indianapolis-based produce and groceries distributor has acquired a list of hundreds of customers and vendors in the area who are losing their current service.
Endowment pledges $63M toward fight against brain drain
The Lilly Endowment will give nearly $63 million in grants to 39 Indiana colleges and universities to boost job prospects for their graduates, pushing the endowment’s anti-brain-drain campaign to $120 million over the past decade.
Whitsett pivots to market-rate apartment projects
Next up is a renovation of the vacant Consolidated Building and a redevelopment of the Indianapolis Star headquarters property, both on North Pennsylvania Street. The projects will add 600 market-rate apartments to downtown.
Third-quarter commercial real estate statistics for Indianapolis
Here is a statistical snapshot of Indianapolis' multi-tenant vacancy rates and the local market.
SUV rams construction business
A driver suffered minor injuries after crashing an SUV into a business on the near-north side Wednesday morning. The SUV plowed into the front of the American Construction Co. building at 55 E. 22nd St. about 10:50 a.m. Another vehicle involved in the incident crashed into a pole at 22nd and Pennsylvania streets. The driver wasn’t injured.
Six escape house fire
Six people were able to escape without injury Tuesday before a fire destroyed their east-side home. The fire broke out just after 6 p.m. in the basement of the two-story house in the 400 block of Trowbridge Street, near Southeastern and South Keystone avenues. The fire caused an estimated $80,000 in damages.
Suspects caught in fatal shooting
Indianapolis police captured two suspects and are seeking a third after the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman Tuesday night. Tyana Ferrell, 19, of Noblesville was killed about 10:15 at the Falcon Creek Apartment complex, near West 43rd Street and Moller Road. Shaquille Searcy, 19, was shot in the leg during the incident. Police pursued a vehicle containing three suspects for seven miles before it crashed into a fence. Two of the three suspects were apprehended after they fled the vehicle on foot.
Former Colt Saturday seeks ‘jock tax’ refund from Cleveland
Jeff Saturday has filed suit against the city of Cleveland, fighting a so-called “jock tax” that he contends unfairly dinged him during his playing days as an Indianapolis Colt.
Indiana AFL-CIO ousts leader from right-to-work fight
The Indiana State AFL-CIO has elected a new president, replacing the labor union's leader who directed its unsuccessful campaign to block passage of the state's right-to-work law.
Midwestern law firms less likely to call one city home
Several firms with a big presence in Indianapolis are among the Midwestern practices now deciding not to specify a home office. Local autonomy and decentralized management are major trends, which can help with recruiting.
Ritz, school board members meeting with mediator
Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz and Gov. Mike Pence agreed last week to bring in the national group after disagreements escalated.
Lilly invests in NY life sciences venture capital initiative
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. has joined two other companies to contribute $40 million to an early-stage life sciences venture capital initiative in New York City.
Cyber Monday still growing despite earlier online sales
Shoppers bought online at the heaviest rate ever Monday, according to research firm comScore Inc. The strong performance was in contrast to Black Friday weekend spending, which fell an estimated 2.9 percent.
No city subsidy needed for Indians’ profitability
Despite an ever-changing sports landscape, the Indianapolis Indians have been in the black every single year dating back to 1975. This year, the Tribe saw near record attendance and scored another seven-figure profit.
Republic Airways completes sale of Frontier unit to Indigo
Republic said selling Frontier for $36 million plus assumed debt will let it refocus on running feeder airlines for major carriers such as Delta and United.
Lawson lauds $14M union insurance plan settlement
The agreement would end a four-year legal battle with Indiana's largest teachers union. But the Indiana State Teachers Association accused a Republican official of playing politics as she heads into an election year.