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HICKS: Let’s try a $25 minimum wage to end poverty
As the president noted, no one should doubt that raising a family while earning minimum wage is a hard business; perhaps that is why almost nobody does it.
BENNER: Think of Speedway’s tax push as a request for reimbursement
I don’t begrudge the Speedway asking for help. But will there be additional return on investment?
FEIGENBAUM: Budget negotiations will center on education, health care
You’ve heard the talk that the bottom-line reason for the General Assembly to meet this year is to fashion a two-year budget that will carry the state through June 30, 2015.
Does hybrid-tech startup have investors too revved up?
Echo Automotive trades on the OTC Bulletin Board, the Wild West of investing—where cheap stock prices and low trading volumes can translate into wild swings in stock price.
Witnesses: Don Marsh’s expenses never questioned
Lawyers for the former CEO of Marsh Supermarkets on Thursday hammered home their claims his expenses were widely accepted in the company as normal business costs, while witness testimony revealed a corporate culture that passed the buck on evaluating those costs.
Controversial Litebox CEO Yanagihara dies
The CEO of a West Coast-based business who promised in 2011 to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Indianapolis has died. Bob Yanagihara, founder of Litebox Inc., had been suffering from esophageal cancer. In 2011, alongside Gov. Mitch Daniels and Mayor Greg Ballard, Yanagihara announced plans to build a $21 million manufacturing plant on the northwest side and create the jobs. The state initially offered the then-50-year-old entrepreneur incentives worth a total of $11 million, but later revoked them when serious questions arose about Litebox’s ability to follow through on the project. It never materialized.
Judge to weigh moving Bisard trial
Lawyers and a judge are expected to discuss on Thursday where to hold the trial of an Indianapolis police officer accused of causing a fatal 2010 crash by driving drunk. A hearing for David Bisard is scheduled in a Marion County court. Judge Grant Hawkins said Dec. 6 that the case had generated too much publicity for Bisard to get a fair trial in central Indiana. Bisard faces charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless homicide and criminal recklessness in the crash that killed 30-year-old Eric Wells and injured two others.
Controversial Litebox CEO Yanagihara dies
The CEO of a West Coast-based business who promised in 2011 to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Indianapolis has died. Bob Yanagihara, founder of Litebox Inc., had been suffering from esophageal cancer. In 2011, alongside Gov. Mitch Daniels and Mayor Greg Ballard, Yanagihara announced plans to build a $21 million manufacturing plant on the northwest side and create the jobs. The state initially offered the then-50-year-old entrepreneur incentives worth a total of $11 million, but later revoked them when serious questions arose about Litebox’s ability to follow through on the project. It never materialized.
Judge to weigh moving Bisard trial
Lawyers and a judge are expected to discuss on Thursday where to hold the trial of an Indianapolis police officer accused of causing a fatal 2010 crash by driving drunk. A hearing for David Bisard is scheduled in a Marion County court. Judge Grant Hawkins said Dec. 6 that the case had generated too much publicity for Bisard to get a fair trial in central Indiana. Bisard faces charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless homicide and criminal recklessness in the crash that killed 30-year-old Eric Wells and injured two others.
Bill to support Speedway with state taxes passes committee
The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday morning unanimously passed a bill that would capture state tax money generated at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and give it back to the track to improve the facility.
Angie’s List shares soar on first-ever quarterly profit
Shares of Angie's List shot up 26 percent, or $3.65 a share, in trading late Thursday morning as its latest quarterly report showed vastly improved results and indicated the firm might have turned the corner.
American, US Airways to merge, create world’s biggest carrier
The $11 billion deal could well result in the elimination of some overlapping routes the carriers operate out of Indianapolis International Airport. Together, the two airlines have a combined market share of nearly 24 percent in Indianapolis.
Lilly to expand partnership with diagnostic firm
Diagnostic products maker Qiagen NV said Wednesday that it will work with Eli Lilly and Co. to develop new tests that could identify patients who could be helped by Lilly’s drugs.
Developer files plans for Washington Street infill
A local developer plans to build a 2.5-story retail and office building on a prominent vacant lot at the northeast corner of Meridian and Washington streets.
New CEO ready to tackle symphony’s challenges
Gary Ginstling acknowledges the heap of work that awaits him when he begins as CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on March 18.
UPDATE: Sensient to cut 125 jobs due to Chicago move
Sensient Technologies Corp. has alerted state officials that it will lay off 125 workers from its Indianapolis operations. That follows the company’s announcement that it plans to move its local Flavors & Fragrances Group headquarters to suburban Chicago.
Legislators pass school safety proposal in committee
Indiana lawmakers say they hope to improve security at schools around the state by offering grants toward hiring police officers and buying safety equipment.
Review: ‘Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth’
The notorious boxing legend returns to Indy to kick off the national tour of his one-man show.
Bill calls for review of Indiana school standards
A proposal for statewide hearings on whether Indiana should keep or modify the Common Core State Standards national education benchmarks was approved Wednesday by a legislative committee.