Charitable giving increased in 2020 despite pandemic, IU research finds
The research found that giving to public-society benefit organizations had the largest growth in 2020, increasing 15.7%.
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COVID vaccine hesitancy among Black, Latino students concerns local officials
Marion County officials hope to ramp up vaccinations among 12- to 18-year-olds before the start of the school year to enable relaxed masking and social distancing restrictions.
Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines
Legal experts say such vaccine requirements, particularly in a public health crisis, will probably continue to be upheld in court as long as employers provide reasonable exemptions, including for medical conditions or religious objections.
Westfield City Council votes to toughen up transparency rules
Under a resolution approved Monday, Westfield City Council members must now disclose whether they’ve received $1,000 or more in campaign contributions from a donor before they vote or take any action on a project originated by that donor.
IBJ, Indiana Lawyer win more than 20 ‘Best in Indiana’ awards
IBJ, which competes in the largest category for newspapers and online news categories, won awards for its 2020 coverage of the environment, government and politics, and the pandemic and health.
Delicate task for Fed: When to pull back on low-rate support
With inflation rising in a fast-rebounding economy, the Federal Reserve is poised this week to discuss when it will take its first steps toward dialing back its ultra-low interest rate policies. It will be a fraught discussion.
GM to announce more battery plants this week
The factories would be in addition to two battery cell plants that the company announced in the past two years, both geared to ramp up production as GM rolls out 30 new electric vehicles globally by 2025, with more than two-thirds sold in North America.
Purdue prof discovers stem cells that could help treat muscular disorders
With the help of a $2.3 million grant, Purdue University animal science professor Shihuan Kuang’s research will continue in an effort to better understand the origin and function of these newly-discovered stem cells.
Owner of Carmel’s Clay Terrace files for bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group, which filed for bankruptcy Sunday, said it may end up selling some or all of its properties as part of its restructuring. The company also owns several other local retail centers.
Local organizers of college football championship dialing down to finer details
| Mickey Shuey and Markus Miller
Organizers from more than 20 group met last week to evaluate security and logistical needs and discuss public events, space use and contingency plans for the Jan. 8 spectacle at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indiana reports fewest number of new COVID-19 cases since March 2020
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 538 on Saturday to 497 on Sunday, the lowest number since the early days of the pandemic.
Pandemic leaves Girl Scouts with 15 million unsold boxes of cookies
As the pandemic wore into the spring selling season, many troops nixed their traditional cookie booths for safety reasons.
IBJ Podcast: Newfields’ new board chair is leading inclusion effort
Newfields Board Chair Darrianne Christian, the first Black woman to serve in the role, talks about the museum’s efforts to become more diverse and inclusive.
Large study finds new COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
The Novavax vaccine, which is easy to store and transport, is expected to play an important role in boosting vaccine supplies in the developing world.
Judge tosses hospital workers’ suit over vaccine requirement
In a scathing ruling Saturday, U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes of Houston deemed lead plaintiff Jennifer Bridges’ contention that the vaccines are “experimental and dangerous” to be false and otherwise irrelevant.
No chips, no tips: Shortage threatens thousands of restaurant jobs
A lack of chips, computer not tortilla, is wreaking havoc on the already beleaguered restaurant and bar industry.
Hotel industry emerges from pandemic with new business model, possibly fewer workers
One thing that hotels across the board are considering is whether many of their customers are willing to accept fewer services than before, such as daily room cleanings and sizable breakfast spreads, analysts say, and that might mean a smaller hotel workforce.
Travel rebound: 2 million people go through U.S. airports
The Transportation Security Administration announced Saturday that 2.03 million travelers were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday. It was the first time in 15 months that the number of security screenings has surpassed 2 million in a single day.
Schools across U.S. brace for surge of kindergartners in fall
School districts across the United States are hiring additional teachers in anticipation of what will be one of the largest kindergarten classes ever as enrollment rebounds following the coronavirus pandemic.
Bayh, Coats taking Indiana University roles
Former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh will work with the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, while Former Sen. Dan Coats will join the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.