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Most electric vehicles won’t qualify for proposed federal tax credit
A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress. But the auto industry is warning that the vast majority of EV purchases won’t qualify for a tax credit that large.
Why did major Indiana companies stay silent on new abortion law—until it passed?
Despite negative impacts, Indiana’s largest employers didn’t weigh in publicly on the state’s new abortion law while it was being debated.
Mayor’s $1.4B proposed budget includes property tax credits for homeowners
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett introduced his 2023 city budget to the City-County Council on Monday evening, highlighting priorities of property tax relief, violence reduction, infrastructure improvements and education.
How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect millions of Americans
Major changes to the Affordable Care Act. The nation’s biggest-ever climate bill. The largest tax hike on corporations in decades. And dozens of lesser-known provisions.
Two nurses sue Hendricks Regional Health for underpayment due to time-clock rules
The nurses claim they were required to change into scrubs in locker rooms and travel to their work areas before they could punch in for their shifts, resulting in chronic underpayment. Hendricks Regional did not immediately respond to IBJ’s request for comment.
U.S. Interior Department calls for states to submit mine cleanup proposals
The extra funding in the infrastructure law is meant to both eliminate pollution from mining sites and to provide job opportunities in communities that have historically relied on coal mining. Indiana could get more than $24 million
Republicans block cap on patient insulin costs
GOP lawmakers had earlier tried to offer their own, more scaled-back version of an insulin price limit, but Democrats rejected it as too narrow.
Pfizer buying spree continues with $5.4B hematology deal
The pharmaceutical giant continues to invest some of the cash influx reaped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The drugmaker has announced deals valued at a total of nearly $19 billion, counting debt, since late last year.
Indianapolis-based Trava Security lands $4.5M in venture funding
This is the second major funding round for Trava, which was launched by High Alpha in 2020. The company offers cybersecurity risk management and insurance for small and medium-sized companies.
Ex-IUPUI chancellor Paydar confirmed for education department job
Nasser Paydar, who was nominated to the post by President Joe Biden, will work under U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
IBJ Podcast: After triple-bypass surgery, Chuck Lofton is doubling down on TV career
Lofton chats with host Mason King about his longevity in the TV news business; the offers he’s had—but not taken—to move up from the Indianapolis market; the close shaves he has experienced in the field; and whether there is room on local TV news to talk about the politically charged topic of climate change.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise
Some think delivery demand could drop further. Chase Design, a consulting firm, says its surveys show the number of U.S. shoppers who plan to use grocery delivery “all the time” has fallen by half since 2021.
Democrats’ slimmer spending bill focuses on health care, climate change deficit-reduction
The estimated $740 billion package—passed Sunday by the Senate and heading to the House—is full of party priorities.
White House condemns Indiana abortion ban
Meanwhile, IU Health, Indiana’s largest health care system, said Saturday that it would take a few weeks to study the implications of the law on patients and practitioners.
In wake of new abortion ban, Lilly says it will look outside Indiana for expansion projects
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. said Indiana’s new abortion law could hinder its ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent to the state.
Holcomb signs relief bill providing $200 rebate payments to Hoosiers
The bill represented a concession from GOP senators who were initially wary that the rebates would further fuel inflation.
Holcomb signs near-total abortion ban, to take effect Sept. 15
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law Friday less than an hour after the General Assembly recessed from its special session.
Indiana Legislature first to approve abortion ban post-Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.
