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Michael Farren & Anne Philpot: Indianapolis dodged the Amazon HQ2 iceberg
Many politicians and economic development officials see the ruse for what it is, but they feel trapped because every other city and state is doing it. Politically, they can’t risk letting their neighbors outcompete them.
Sheila Kennedy: Challenges to democracy come from within
Gerrymandering is a frontal assault on democracy. A pre-midterm electoral analysis from the Cook Report really brought home the extent of that assault: Just one out of 20 Americans lives in a competitive Congressional District.
USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The embattled Indianapolis-based organization filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces and to forestall its potential demise at the hands of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
KIM: Break free from anchors, short-term focus to boost returns
The problem with anchoring is, it fails to recognize the extreme volatility inherent in stocks.
BOHANON & CUROTT: State sometimes benefits too much from civil forfeiture
Economists view fines, forfeitures, jail sentences or other sanctions as a “price” imposed on undesirable activity. But if the price is too high, punishment becomes disproportionate to the crime.
Newfields plans fall festival, more parking, culinary center with $8M Lilly Endowment grant
The improvements are part of a masterplan that aims to bring hundreds of thousands more visitors to the complex, which includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
High-profile software firm Mobi acquired by New Jersey firm
The buyer, Tangoe Inc., said Mobi’s offices will remain in Zionsville and will serve as headquarters for the combined company’s managed mobility services, operations.
Chatham Arch residential project set to move forward after legal battle
The Indiana Supreme Court declined to consider a case that was delaying the proposed redevelopment of the 800 block of North East Street. The project includes more than 50 condominiums, retail space, townhouses and single-family homes.
After years of effort, 16 Tech innovation district finally starting construction
Developers of 16 Tech—a consortium of offices, laboratories, housing and retail space—believe the campus will become a powerful economic engine by fostering collaboration and innovation.
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
The recommendation could raise costs for Amazon and other major businesses that are currently using the Postal Service to supplement their delivery operations.
Indiana Supreme Court calls for review of state’s bar exam
In an order issued Tuesday, the Supreme Court noted the decision to form the commission was driven by Indiana’s falling bar passage rates. The overall pass rate for the July exam fell from 82 percent in 2008 to 65 percent in 2018.
High Alpha raises $14 million to launch latest tech company
The software-as-a-service company, launched Wednesday, will be led by well-known local tech executive Scott McCorkle.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announces re-election bid
The Democrat, who was elected to his first term in 2015, told IBJ that he has decided to seek another term in an effort to “continue moving the city in the direction we’ve already begun.”
U.S. stocks nosedive as trade jitters return
The Dow Jones industrial average sank almost 800 points Tuesday as investors worried that a U.S.-China trade truce reached over the weekend wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
Circle to get $8M boost for patriotic light show as Lilly Endowment doles out $50M in special grants
The endowment said Wednesday it would fund 17 ideas across the city as part of its one-time Strengthening Indianapolis Through Arts and Cultural Innovation program.
State lawmakers seeking more oversight of toll road lease decisions
State lawmakers are discussing ways to increase oversight of the Indiana Toll Road after the governor's recent plan for steep fee hikes on the road was approved with no involvement from legislators.
Indiana superintendent seeks 3 percent increase in education funding
Lawmakers have expressed support for increasing teacher pay in the next two-year budget, but the size of Jennifer McCormick’s request could be much more than what’s available.
State weighs whether Fishers followed law in proposing tax hike for trail
More than a dozen residents have expressed formal opposition to Fishers’ 2019 budget because of a tax increase related to the proposed Nickel Plate Trail, sparking a public hearing in front of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
Microsoft boosts rural broadband efforts to reach more users
The Microsoft Airband Initiative will now be in 25 states by this time next year, more than doubling the program’s original reach and adding states including Indiana.