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Tax credit change poised to boost supply of venture capital from out of state
Indiana startups might soon have an easier time attracting out-of-state investments thanks to a change lawmakers made this year to an instrumental tax incentive program.
Undaunted by internet, Indianapolis Public Library adds branches, boosts visits
The Indianapolis Public Library system is on a physical growth spurt, even in an increasingly digital age where a growing portion of its collection exists only online.
Anthem buying behavioral health firm that provides services to 36 million people
Indianapolis-based Anthem said its purchase of Beacon Health Options fits with its strategy of diversifying into providing health care services, including for patients with complex and chronic conditions.
Dogged by money and enrollment troubles, Tindley to downsize charter network
Prominent Indianapolis charter network Tindley Accelerated Schools will consolidate its five schools to three amid continued financial hurdles that have hindered the organization in recent years.
IPS, Ivy Tech receive $1.15M grant from Salesforce.org
The donation from the philanthropic arm of tech firm Salesforce will be used to support career-development programs at Indianapolis Public Schools and Ivy Tech Community College.
Amazon says drones will be making deliveries in ‘months’
Amazon said its new drones use computer vision and machine learning to detect and avoid people or clotheslines in backyards when landing.
Trump sees progress in Mexico talks, but ‘not nearly enough’
Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said immigration, not tariffs, was the main focus at the White House meeting, which included Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice President Mike Pence and other U.S. officials.
Fiat Chrysler says French politics ended Renault merger
Fiat Chrysler abruptly withdrew an offer to merge with French automaker Renault late Wednesday, a shocking reversal of a deal that could have reshaped the global auto industry.
Council panel OKs $580K in programs to confront local food insecurity
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s new initiatives to combat food insecurity were advanced by a vote at an Indianapolis City-County Council committee Wednesday. The overall plan involves spending $580,000 on four programs.
Upgrades might give Indiana Pacers upper hand in naming-rights deal
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is going down to the wire in lining up a new sponsor for the fieldhouse. But the wait might give it extra leverage to strike an especially lucrative deal.
‘Agile and adaptable’ is the formula for Butler’s biz school and its soon-to-open new home
The Andre B. Lacy School of Business operates in an ecosystem filled with in-state competitors that dwarf it in size. Dean Steve Standifird figures if you can’t match them in size, you’d better be more agile and adaptable.
SAT’s new rating system faces its own adversity
College admissions testing was long viewed as a great equalizer. All students could aim for a maximum 36 on the ACT or 1600 on the SAT, no matter where they grew up or went to school. Their scores functioned as a currency of merit for a nation that aspired to meritocracy. Now, even the College […]
District sued over bullying incidents
A central Indiana teenager with special needs is suing her local school district, alleging it failed to stop “severe and pervasive” bullying she has faced in school. The federal lawsuit filed May 13 in Indianapolis against the Franklin Community School Corp. doesn’t identify the girl. The lawsuit contends the 14-year-old girl experienced bullying so serious […]
Indiana State seeks tuition hike, new fee
Indiana State University is seeking a tuition increase and a new fee that would help boost mental health services for students. The proposed tuition hike would be about 1.9% for both the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. That represents roughly $90 more per semester for full-time undergraduate Indiana resident students both years. ISU’s trustees will consider […]
IPS settles lawsuits tied to ex-counselor
Indianapolis Public Schools has reached confidential settlements in lawsuits related to a former counselor accused of having sex with two teenage students. The Indianapolis Star reports the settlements are with a student and two former employees. Details of the terms weren’t immediately released, but the district said in a statement that it’s happy to reach […]
Mini University offers ‘college for a week’ for adults
Mini University features more than 100 classes spanning a broad range of topics, including technology, the arts, national issues, education and health. (Photo courtesy of Indiana University) Indiana University’s annual Mini University will take place June 9-14 and offer attendees classes about a range of topics, including American politics, the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and self-driving […]
Indy credit union pays a price to put ITT nightmare to rest
Elements Financial, formerly the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union, is among seven credit unions that collectively agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by ITT Educational Services' bankruptcy trustee.
IndyGo faces challenges as early adopter of electric fleet
The transit system has hit some speed bumps as it works to implement a new model of electric bus that will be its fleet for the Red Line, the rapid-transit route that begins service Labor Day weekend.
Local Goodwill Foundation gets $2.4M gift from longtime volunteer
The donation will be used to establish the Miller Family Fund for Success, which will help support Goodwill’s education, health and employment programs.