Indiana legislature backtracks, offers some property-tax relief
House lawmakers resuscitated several provisions meant to help homeowners struggling with high tax bills—after Senators removed them earlier this month—in a finalized compromise bill.
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Legislative session ends as chaotic, twelfth-hour push nets $312M increase for traditional K-12
Under pressure from local schools and fellow Republican lawmakers, GOP leaders opted to decrease the amount dedicated to paying down the unfunded liability in pre-1996 Teacher Retirement Fund and shift an additional $312 million to K-12 schools.
Priority health care bills divide Indiana Republicans
From pharmacy rebate managers to hospital price caps to public health, legislators struggled to reach consensus about how to push down prices and save Hoosiers money.
State lawmakers pass bill that stops Indy’s ‘no-turn-on-red’ proposal
A Republican state legislator and former Indianapolis City-County Council member is on the verge of thwarting an attempt by Indianapolis lawmakers to install no-turn-on-red signs at nearly 200 downtown intersections.
School funding worries lead to late Indiana budget boost
Republican legislative leaders agreed Thursday to give about $300 million in additional funding toward Indiana schools in the new state budget.
Central Indiana mayors discuss how region can compete through cooperation
Eight mayors participated in the Indy Chamber’s Meet the Mayors 2023 event.
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury, source says
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance before a grand jury in Washington, D.C., scrutinizing the president he once loyally served is a milestone in the Justice Department’s investigation.
Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
Everyone expected the Colts to pick a quarterback after so many revolving-door seasons, including last year’s dismal 4-12-1 mark with three different starters. This will be Indy’s seventh straight season with a different opening-day starter.
Gossip’s story is told in ‘Mr. Confidential’ musical set to debut in Carmel
On May 3, the Actors Theatre of Indiana will present the world premiere of the “Mr. Confidential” musical at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts. Additional performances will take place through May 14.
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre searching for first CEO, names interim chief
William Powell, a longtime business leader and arts management consultant in Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio, has been appointed to lead the not-for-profit organization for the rest of 2023.
IT outsourcing firm plans to hire 450 for new Indianapolis office
Tek Experts, which has more than 6,000 employees worldwide, just opened an office in Indianapolis. The company has received an offer of up to $2 million in state tax incentives based on its ambitious growth plans.
Proposal would let Indy impose tax on Mile Square properties for downtown enhancements
| Peter Blanchard and Taylor Wooten
Under the proposal, the revenue could only be used in the Mile Square for services that are now provided by the not-for-profit Downtown Indy Inc., such as cleanliness initiatives, homelessness outreach and providing “safety ambassadors.”
Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight-loss care
If approved for weight loss, Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide could become the most effective drug to date in an arsenal of medications that are transforming the treatment of obesity, which affects more than 4 in 10 American adults and is linked to dozens of diseases.
Indiana school library materials bill revived in committee
Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday added controversial language to a House bill that would remove a legal defense for school libraries if their educators are accused of offering library books deemed harmful to students.
U.S. economy grew at weak 1.1% rate in first quarter
Thursday’s GDP report was the first of three estimates the Commerce Department will make of growth in the January-March quarter. Economists expect growth to further weaken in the current April-June quarter.
Governor, other top elected officials see large pay raises in budget
Under the addition, the state governor’s salary would be equal to that of an Indiana Supreme Court Justice—starting with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s successor, who would see a salary increase of 48%.
North of 96th roundup: Big Blue Swim School, Thai Sushi House among those set to open
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Lilly diabetes drug helps patients shed average of 34 pounds, a development sure to boost sales
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said it would complete submission of tirzepatide to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in coming weeks for treatment of obesity and expects regulatory action as early as late 2023.
Area residential builders see 15th straight month of falling permits
Demand for new houses in central Indiana continued to lag last year’s pace in March, but longtime housing hotbed Hamilton County broke out of its recent slump.
Purdue lands $100M for cancer drug Pluvicto royalties
Purdue University plans to use the funding to further support research at the university.
