Fueled by unprecedented border crossings, a record 3M cases clog U.S. courts
Judges, attorneys and migrant advocates worry that the growing backlog is rendering an already strained system unworkable.
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Fast food industry fuels surge in child-labor violations
Overall, child labor violations have more than tripled in the past 10 years, with violations in food service increasing almost sixfold, according to U.S. Labor Department data.
Federal lawmakers negotiating expanded child tax credit
The emerging deal would make the existing child tax credit more generous, a major Democratic priority. In exchange, it would also continue several business tax breaks favored by corporate America, a Republican priority.
Judge rules in favor of South Bend in 25-foot ‘buffer zone’ lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday rejected a request to block an Indiana law establishing a so-called “buffer zone” around law enforcement during official duties, a measure that includes both the public and the press.
IBJ Podcast: New play about Oscar Robertson, historic Crispus Attucks team to debut in Indy
Playwright Laura Town and director Deborah Asante discuss the production and the achievements of Robertson and his teammates, who excelled despite having no home court—and some being displaced from their actual homes.
As legal challenges mount, some companies retool diversity, inclusion programs
Most major companies have so far stuck by diversity initiatives, which many ramped up in the face of pressure from some shareholders, employees and customers. But some have made changes to try to protect them from legal scrutiny.
As shutdown nears, Congress considers extending funding to March
Funding for 20 percent of the government—including the Transportation Department, some veterans’ assistance and food and drug safety programs—is set to expire Jan. 20, just after midnight.
Parts of economy are better under Biden, but many voters aren’t seeing improvement
Despite rising wages, voters as a group lost spending power during 2021 and 2022 due to inflation and high interest rates, and are still facing an uphill battle.
Over-55 crowd fuels growing active-adult housing trend
Active-adult communities are rental properties that can include apartments, cottages or villas targeted toward seniors who do not require medical care and want recreational activities and chances to socialize with people in their peer group.
Mickey Kim and Roger Lee: Fed’s ‘pivot’ rescues investors from brutal ‘winter’ of 2022
| Mickey Kim and Roger Lee
After fears that the Federal Reserve’s slamming on the monetary brakes to combat soaring inflation would crush economic activity, optimism abounds that the Fed has pulled off a miraculous “soft landing.”
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Exposing corruption and its influence drains its power
| Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz
The costs of being corrupt are higher when a person is more likely to be caught, and the penalties for corruption are more severe.
Why Black culture takes center stage during NBA All-Star Weekend
Over the years, All-Star Weekend has become a cultural magnet for entertainment and fashion. It’s known as a vibrant destination among Black residents coast-to-coast.
Once red hot, job market has cooled; unemployment still low
Employers are doing a lot less hiring than they were a year ago—a sign that the job market in Indianapolis, and nationwide, has cooled considerably.
Indiana 250: Rafael Sanchez
As Old National Bank’s chief impact officer, Rafael Sanchez is charged with leading initiatives focused on the financial advancement of underrepresented communities. As market president, Sanchez is responsible for developing growth, talent, community engagement, and public and governmental relations in central Indiana. He is co-chair of the Indianapolis 2024 NBA All-Star Game, president of the […]
Got a business idea? Do not go it alone! Help is an easy reach away.
Reflecting on my journey from inspiration to product launch, I am deeply grateful for our innovation community and think others need to know more about it.
Made in Indiana: Nutrition and energy bars by Clif Bar & Co.
History: Millions of Clif Bar products—including the company’s signature protein and nutrition bars, as well as Luna Bars and Z Bars—are produced at the company’s Indianapolis facility, which opened after Clif Bar began manufacturing its own products in 2014. The company, based in northern California, was started by Gary Erickson and Lisa Thomas in 1992; […]
Trying on a future career: Lawmakers look to refine apprenticeship program
Lawmakers are already looking to make changes in a law they passed a year ago meant to boost apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.
Brad Chambers brings business acumen to GOP bid for governor
But in a race that has five competitive candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, being a recognizable figure can be just as important as financial prowess, and Chambers has some ground to make up in the recognition category.
Derek Schultz: Foundation over finish
Even if “foundation” wasn’t the f-word you were yelling after Gardner Minshew missed Tyler Goodson on the fateful fourth-down play that ended Indy’s hopes.
Editorial: A public hearing on downtown tax is too little and much too late
While it’s true that the tax deserved a public airing, the time to account for the behind-closed-doors shenanigans was last year when the movement was afoot to slip the taxing mechanism into the state budget.