Bill seeks to stop ‘charter shopping’ by failing schools
Rep. Robert Behning, who is sponsoring the measure, said: "We should not be taking bad schools and passing them off to somebody else."
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Veteran advocates say issues have been tabled in Legislature
Dozens of proposals have been sidelined, including one that would create a $2 million program to treat those with traumatic brain injuries.
Ballard appoints Kimmick as city controller
Matthew Kimmick, who starts the new job Monday, has been interim controller since October, when Jason Dudich left the role to become chief of staff.
Company news
In an effort to reduce Indiana’s shortage of psychiatrists, Community Health Network will establish a psychiatry residency program in 2016 to provide specialized training to recent medical school graduates. According to Community, 43 of Indiana’s 92 counties have no practicing psychiatrist. “Based on the state’s population, there should be 650 psychiatrists in Indiana, but in […]
Indianapolis airport restaurants see revenue climb
Food sales accounted for nearly two-thirds of $40 million in concession sales at the airport last year.
People
Dr. Jeff Sperring, CEO of Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, will leave to become CEO of Seattle Children’s Hospital in early May, the Seattle hospital announced March 5. Sperring, 45, has been CEO of Riley, which is part of the Indiana University Health hospital system, since late 2011. For two years before that, he […]
Indiana to end Indianapolis-to-Chicago Amtrak line in April
The Hoosier State passenger rail line, which runs four days per week between Indianapolis and Chicago, will discontinue operations after April 1, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Colts announce they won’t bring back Reggie Wayne
Wayne ranks second in franchise history in receptions (1,070), yards receiving (14,345) and touchdown catches (80). He was the Colts' first-round draft pick in 2001 and has never played for another team.
REAL ESTATE
Local economic development veteran Katie Culp is joining KSM Location Advisors in the newly created position of president. Culp, 38, came from DTZ, formerly Cassidy Turley, where she spent 10 years. Culp Founded in 2004, KSM Location Advisors is an entity of local accounting firm Katz Sapper & Miller LLP. The 12-person team is […]
Lawsuit over Covanta recycling center plan set for hearing
The plaintiffs—two paper companies and a local citizen—hope Marion Superior Judge Cynthia Ayers will halt the city's long-term contract with incinerator operator Covanta, which plans to build a new recycling facility on Harding Street.
U.S. adds 295K jobs; unemployment rate falls to 5.5 percent
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent from 5.7 percent, the government said Friday. But the rate declined mainly because some people out of work stopped looking for jobs and were no longer counted as unemployed.
Secretary of State to host Lemonade Day registration
Lemonade Day is a free, entrepreneurial experience that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their own business. Thousands of Indiana children are expected to start their own lemonade businesses this year on May 16.
Central time advocates try to restart Indiana clock debate
Members of the Central Time Coalition visited the Statehouse on Thursday, just ahead of Sunday's daylight saving time clock change.
Auction set to liquidate Clark Appliance inventory
An auction to liquidate millions of dollars in inventory from now-defunct retailer Clark Appliance has been scheduled for March 28-29, Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers announced Friday.
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Fundraising Art Yields Success to benefit from its annual event March 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Regions Tower. Tickets: $60. Contact Leslie Hankins at 283-3817, ext.118 or [email protected]. Indiana Members Foundation to benefit from Hooray for Hollywood March 14 at 8 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tickets: $75. Contact Mandy Emery at 554-8121 or [email protected].•
NFP of NOTE: Down Syndrome Indiana
Down Syndrome Indiana enhances the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by serving as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for them and their families.
CEO of Riley Hospital departing for Seattle position
Dr. Jeff Sperring, the CEO of Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, will leave this spring to become CEO of Seattle Children’s Hospital in early May, the Seattle hospital announced Thursday.
Franciscan, poster child for Obamacare, sees 2014 profits surge fivefold
After cutting staff sharply in 2013, Franciscan enjoyed more revenue and big profits in 2014. The key question for its and other hospitals’ future is whether they can keep up these gains in productivity to handle looming payment cuts from Obamacare.
Economists expect another solid month of job gains
The result is unlikely to match the furious pace of November through January, when 1 million positions were added. Economic growth probably isn't fast enough to sustain such a large gain. And harsh winter weather might have discouraged some hiring.
Dan Laikin agrees to settle Fair Finance suits for $3.5M
The company's bankruptcy trustee said in a court filing that it is "highly doubtful" Laikin would have the financial wherewithal to pay more than the settlement amount.