Proposal would cut sales tax for propane users
Republicans say they will offer an amendment to Senate Bill 1 to eliminate the sales tax on any propane that costs more than $2.50 per gallon.
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Longtime city hall reporter latest to leave Star
The Denver Post has snagged Jon Murray, who will join the ranks of more than a dozen Indianapolis Star newsroom staffers to depart in the last year.
Mass-transit bill clears Senate committee, with changes
A mass-transit bill for metro Indianapolis cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday morning, but left open many questions about how such a system would be funded. An amendment to the bill nixed the use of light rail.
State unemployment rate shrinks to 6.9 percent
The improvement came despite a small decline in private-sector employment of 4,800 jobs during the month.
Developer pitching $17.5M project in downtown Fishers
Fishers’ Town Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposal that calls for the town to contribute property for the office-retail project and $6 million for its 330-space parking garage.
Obama speech to challenge Congress on minimum wage
Challenging lawmakers to help him create greater economic opportunity, President Barack Obama will use his State of the Union address Tuesday to announce he's raising the minimum wage for new federal contract workers to $10.10 an hour.
GE plans shutdown of last Fort Wayne facilities
GE says it plans to shut down the last of its Fort Wayne facilities after more than a century in the city. The company once had almost 10,000 workers at the 13-building campus.
New owner for 14 West building targeting another restaurant
A recently retired CEO bought the historic building at 14 W. Maryland St. After renovations, he hopes to attract a national chain to the space.
Proposed hunting, fishing amendment to start over
A Senate committee passed a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that would protect Hoosiers’ right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife – but without language to protect farming that was included three years ago.
Statehouse update: Deer hunting, miscarriages, veteran education, Indiana-grown, and more
State lawmakers on Monday weighed in on legislation involving canned deer hunting, college credit for veterans, parental options after miscarriages, out-of-state seedling sales, and more. Here’s a rundown.
Court bars Indianapolis’ hour limits on adult bookstores
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has tossed an Indianapolis ordinance limiting the business hours of adult bookstores from 10 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday.
States investigating ITT, other for-profit education firms
For-profit education companies are facing public criticism and regulatory scrutiny over high drop-out rates, graduates' poor job prospects and the high debt levels of its students.
Panel delays vote on bill to require prescription for cold meds
A committee heard two hours of testimony Monday on a bill that would make medicine containing pseudoephedrine a schedule III drug. The committee did not vote.
Voucher students who never tried public school on the rise
Four in 10 students using vouchers never attended an Indiana public school, even though the original 2011 law that authorized the program required it.
House expands nutrition requisite to all food-stamp recipients
Legislation to require Indiana food-stamp recipients buy only products deemed nutritious was expanded Monday to include all Hoosiers who participate in the program.
Indiana House votes to amend gay-marriage amendment
The 52-43 vote to remove the controversial second sentence likely ensures that the proposed constitutional amendment will not reach the public for a vote until at least 2016 – if at all.
Cold prompts shutdown of local government Tuesday
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said City-County government will be closed Tuesday due to the forecast of “dangerously cold temperatures.” He also imposed a two-hour delay for local government on Wednesday.
Construction
-Capitol Construction has completed a 3,700-square-foot office expansion and renovation for Humana at 8888 Keystone Crossing.
-Capitol Construction has completed a 7,500-square-foot office expansion for beyond.com at 3077 E. 98th St.
-Capitol Construction has completed a 1,400-square-foot office build-out for Norfolk Southern at 9229 Delegates Row.
Residential
Mortgage rates were steady for the week ended Jan. 23. The average rate for 30-year mortgages fell from 4.57 percent to 4.56 percent, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell from 3.62 percent to 3.61 percent.
Leases/leasing contracts
-Southern Wine & Spirits of America renewed its lease for 211,500 square feet of industrial space at 800 Commerce Parkway Drive, Greenwood. The tenant was represented by Patrick Lindley of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, Liberty Property Trust, was represented by Jake Sturman of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Golf Galaxy leased 35,056 square feet at Castleton Square Pavilion, 5625 E. 86th St. The tenant was represented by Paul Gold of ECHO Real Estate Services. The landlord, Castleton Anchor Redevelopment II LLC, was represented by Thomas English and Larry Davis of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate.
-Ingredion Inc. leased 13,864 square feet at 5521 W. 74th St. The tenant was represented by Matt Jackson of Jackson IG. The landlord, Duke Limited Partnership, was represented by Kate Willen of Duke Realty Corp.
-Winner Woodworking Inc. leased 6,300 square feet of industrial space at 2205 National Ave. The tenant and landlord, Donald Kosten, were represented by Mike Medlock of Lee & Associates.
-Mattress Firm leased 4,500 square feet at U.S. 40 Shops at Perry Road and U.S. 40, Plainfield. The tenant was represented by Scott Gray of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The landlord, ECC Main Street Property LLC, was represented by Larry Davis and Thomas English of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate.
-MS Consultants Inc. leased 3,627 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Nick Svarczkopf of CBRE. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Provident Funding Associates LP leased 3,050 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Kevin Gillihan of Jones Lang LaSalle. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Symetra Life Insurance leased 2,830 square feet at 9100 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Chris Carmen of Carmen Commercial Real Estate Group. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Blaze Pizza leased 2,400 square feet at Meijer Outlot Shops II, 12697 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel. The tenant was represented by Allison Hawley of Niessink Commercial. The landlord, ECC Carmel Meijer Shops II LLC, was represented by Larry Davis, Tom English and John Baker of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate.
-National Electrical Contractors Associates leased 2,247 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle. The tenant represented itself.
-Chipotle Mexican Grill leased 2,240 square feet at Meijer Outlot Shops II, 12697 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel. The tenant was represented by Bryan Chandler of Eclipse Real Estate. The landlord, ECC Carmel Meijer Shops II LLC, was represented by Larry Davis and Tom English of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate.
-Diagnotes Inc. leased 2,025 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Chris Carmen of Carmen Commercial Real Estate Inc. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Combined Insurance Co. of America leased 1,854 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The landlord, Philadelphia-based Equus Capital Partners Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle. The tenant represented itself.
-TKH Holdings LLC leased 1,750 square feet at Harbourtown Shoppes, located at North Harbour, Noblesville, for a Friends & Company restaurant. The landlord, Harbourtown Center LLC, was represented by J.W. Ernst of Charter Commercial Realty Group. The tenant represented itself.