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What business interests will be seeking in the 2024 legislative session

January 5, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

Reducing health care costs, pursuing tax breaks and preparing the next generation of Hoosiers for the workforce are among the top priorities of business leaders as state lawmakers return to the Indiana Statehouse Monday for the 2024 legislative session.

Activism, music share spotlight in Fannie Lou Hamer production at IRT

January 4, 2024 | Dave Lindquist

Maiesha McQueen will portray civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, beginning Jan. 9.

Indiana lawmakers set to tackle several major education topics

January 3, 2024 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Although Indiana lawmakers maintain the 2024 legislative session will be quicker, quieter and “noncontroversial,” there’s no shortage of critical—even touchy—education-related topics expected to be prioritized in the coming months.

City hopes to start Union Station overpass rehabs this year, land new tenant for Grand Hall

January 2, 2024 | Mickey Shuey

Each street running below the overpasses—including adjacent stretches in the open air—would undergo improvements, to cut down on vehicle parking, increase pedestrian access and pay homage to historical and cultural milestones in the city’s history.

Departing City-County Council VP Zach Adamson reflects on 12-year run

December 30, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

In an interview with IBJ, the outgoing council vice president reflected on his time as the first openly gay leader to hold countywide office in Indianapolis and on his efforts to improve landlord accountability, animal welfare and environmental protection.

2023 Newsmaker: Irsay secures talent, donates to Farm Aid

December 29, 2023 | Dave Lindquist

In February, the Colts hired Shane Steichen as head coach, ending Irsay’s unconventional experiment that placed Jeff Saturday in the role for eight games of the 2022 season.

2023 Newsmaker: Purdue president has action-packed 1st year

December 29, 2023 | Lesley Weidenbener

Mung Chiang took over as president of Purdue University on Jan. 1—following the decade-long tenure of Mitch Daniels—and less than four months later signed off on the agreement that will formally separate IUPUI into two operations.

2023 Year in Review

December 29, 2023 | IBJ Staff

Here’s a month-by-month review of some of the biggest stories in 2023.

2023 Year in Review: Cities look to attract smaller-scale events at new arenas

December 29, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

While central Indiana has its share of large arenas and stadiums, the region has long been short on venues for events that draw only a few thousand spectators.

Q&A: Indy Chamber’s new CEO Matt Mindrum

December 29, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

Matt Mindrum is a month into his new role and recently spoke with IBJ about his vision for the region’s growth, downtown vitality and his new insights into youth apprenticeships.

State Sen. Freeman to challenge IndyGo dedicated bus lanes, city’s no-turn-on-red ordinance

December 29, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

A state senator known for filing legislation aimed at IndyGo has introduced a measure targeting the transit agency again in 2024. IndyGo says the bill, if passed, would kill the proposed Blue Line.

Legislative push brewing to make new weight loss drugs more accessible

December 29, 2023 | Associated Press

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound are showing promising results in helping people shed pounds. But a law bans Medicare from paying for weight loss drugs. Now, drugmakers and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers are gearing up to push for that to change next year.