Population booms in north ‘burbs
According to 2014 population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Fishers has grown 12.4 percent since the 2010 census and has 86,325 residents.
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Northern communities identify gateways for aesthetic improvements
The northern Indianapolis suburbs are struggling to improve their doorsteps despite tight budgets, right-of-way acquisition obstacles and fickle public tastes.
Common wage repeal will harm tax collections
Peter Rusthoven’s praise over the repeal of Indiana’s common construction wage law [May 11 Taking Issue] should have been characterized as praise for creating more low-income Hoosiers, as that was the intended goal of this new law.
Founding Fathers indeed referred to the Creator
Sheila Kennedy [May 18 Taking Issue] asserts that, 150 years after the Pilgrims landed with their “Puritan” ideas, the founding fathers wrote a Constitution which makes no reference to God or divine providence.
HETRICK: For bicentennial, bring on good, bad, ugly
The Hoosier cynic in me said that what Indiana needs to do over the next half century is catch up with things the rest of the world accomplished 50 years ago—things like local government reform, competitive-with-the-nation wages that can support families, antidiscrimination laws that provide equal protection for all of our citizens, and protection of our state’s reputation from standup comedians and seven-figure PR firms.
Rand Paul’s words show his folly
Most Republicans didn’t need convincing that our 2016 presidential nominee shouldn’t be Sen. Rand Paul. But if doubt remained, Paul’s performance during the recent debate on Patriot Act extension eliminated it. Whatever one’s views on the debate’s underlying merits, Paul’s contributions spoke volumes about the judgment and character of the Kentucky ophthalmologist-turned-politician. Start with his […]
After swoon, Lilly Endowment climbs back over $10B
Assets in 2014 rose from $7.7 billion to $10.1 billion, a 31-percent surge. The value of the endowment now has nearly doubled since closing 2010 at $5.3 billion.
Three Indiana technology firms join elite startup list
CloudOne, SteadyServ Technologies and Blue Pillar were recognized as Red Herring Top 100 North American Startups on Wednesday, marking the first time three Hoosier firms took the honor in the same year.
Ritz officially joins race for Indiana governor’s office
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz joined the Democratic race for governor Thursday, setting up what could be a divisive three-way primary.
Rosenthal retiring as CEO, president of Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has led tremendous growth at the interactive history park in Fishers since 2003. She plans to retire at the end of the year.
U.S. productivity declines while labor costs shoot up
Productivity fell at a 3.1-percent rate in the first quarter, a bigger drop than the 1.9-percent decline estimated a month ago, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
International Monetary Fund cuts U.S. growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its outlook for the U.S. economy this year and says the Federal Reserve should wait until the first half of 2016 to start raising short-term interest rates.
Roundup: More restaurants for Mass Ave; Jockamo opens at Fort Ben
Lincoln Square Pancake House and a yet-to-be-named steak and seafood chophouse have committed to the Millikan on Mass project, joining Nine Irish Brothers at the apartment and retail development.
Developer proposes revised plan for criminal justice center
The partnership that wants to develop a criminal justice center in Indianapolis has proposed a slightly scaled-down version to the City-County Council in hopes of resurrecting the project.
Pence’s welcome letter for LGBT festival draws criticism
A letter from Gov. Mike Pence welcoming visitors to Indianapolis' upcoming Circle City IN Pride Festival is drawing criticism from both the state Democratic Party chairman and a conservative group, who are unhappy for different reasons.
IU trustees approve Bloomington tuition freeze
Tuition increases at IUPUI and IU's five regional campuses will increase by an average of 1.65 percent.
U.S. steelmakers file trade case over imports from China
Steelmakers including Indiana-based Steel Dynamics Inc. filed a trade complaint alleging that imports of corrosion-resistant metal from China and four other countries are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices.
Whitestown likely to appeal Zionsville case to higher court
The Whitestown Town Council will vote Tuesday on whether to appeal the ruling from the Indiana Court of Appeals allowing Zionsville to merge with Perry Township.
Revamped State Board of Education has quiet first meeting
Indiana's revamped State Board of Education had no disputes during its first meeting with five new members.
Indiana’s top power provider appoints new president
Duke Energy Indiana has filled its president’s position from within, elevating Melody Birmingham-Byrd to the electricity provider’s top spot.