UPDATE: Indiana House leadership changes as session nears end
House Speaker Brian Bosma, the longest-serving House speaker in state history, stepped down Monday and was replaced by Rep. Todd Huston.
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IU School of Medicine gearing up for move to new campus near Methodist Hospital
The Indiana University School of Medicine plans to leave its longtime home on the IUPUI campus and move about two miles north as part of a new “academic health campus” near Methodist Hospital.
Bill that freezes unemployment trust fund contribution rates headed to Holcomb
The contribution rates used to determine how much Indiana businesses pay into the state’s unemployment trust fund will be frozen for another five years under legislation passed by both the Indiana House and Senate.
Owner of prime downtown parking lot considering hotel development
A Peachtree official said the company bought the land for the development opportunity and is now “evaluating our options to potentially build on the lot.”
Eli Lilly asking employees to work from home due to coronavirus
Indianapolis-based Lilly, the 12th largest employer in Indiana with 10,600 workers in the state, said it didn’t have a specific timeline for how long the precaution would last.
Major downtown convention postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
A conference and trade show that was expected to draw nearly 10,000 people to Indianapolis is the first local convention to be postponed or called off due to the virus.
Three downtown hotel projects delayed amid development glut
A trio of hotels in downtown’s construction pipeline have stalled in recent months, raising questions about whether they will ultimately move forward.
Filmmaker peddles Spanish wine in the United States
When Indianapolis outdoorsman and filmmaker Eddie Brochin was asked to lead adventure tours on a Mexican ranch in 2013, he had no idea it would lead him to import and distribute wine.
First 16 Tech office building set to open in June; Innovation Hub to follow
The long-planned $500 million project is at a pivotal moment—one its organizers say could serve as a catalyst for tremendous growth at the 50-acre campus and for central Indiana overall.
Celadon auctioning off equipment from east-side headquarters
Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers will be handling the sale of office furniture, computers, truck parts and other items from Celadon’s east-side headquarters as the trucking company liquidates its assets in bankruptcy.
Proposed study commission on climate change advances to full City-County Council
The proposal was penned by Democrats in early January and has been opposed by council Republicans who believe creating a commission to study climate change is a redundant effort.
Lawmakers continue fight over landlord-tenant legislation
Under a change made Thursday, a controversial provision to preempt local ordinances that deal with landlord-tenant rights would take effect immediately instead of July 1.
Local tourism, convention officials prepare for impact from coronavirus
Officials say no events have been canceled locally, but groups—including the NCAA and Visit Indy—are watching the news and weighing their options.
Gannett names USA Today regional editor to lead Indianapolis Star newsroom
Katrice Hardy will become the first African-American and first woman to hold the title of executive editor at The Indianapolis Star.
Anthem shares surge as stock market tries to claw back from recent losses
Health care stocks led the market’s spurt Wednesday after a strong performance by Joe Biden on Super Tuesday. Among the biggest gainers was Indianapolis-based health insurer Anthem Inc., with a stock surge of 13.4%.
March Madness with empty arenas? It can’t be ruled out
An advocacy group for college athletes has urged the Indianapolis-based NCAA to consider holding its winter sports championships with no fans, and the idea has not been dismissed out of hand.
DePauw University appoints new president following 8-month search
Lori White will be the first woman and the first person of color to serve as president of the 183-year-old school. When she begins her job in July, White will be the only black woman leading a university in Indiana and one of just a few in the nation doing so, the school said.
Liquor superstore planned for former Marsh location in Nora hits legal snag
The Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission ruled Tuesday that state law prohibits it from approving permits to out-of-state residents, potentially setting up a legal challenge based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that such requirements are unconstitutional.
Onyx+East continues near-north-side spree, planning 37 town houses on Monon Trail
Monon Roots is the third Onyx+East project on the near-north side to seek city approval in recent months. It would feature homes ranging from $280,000 to $420,000.
NCAA leaders say ‘everything is on the table’ for March Madness amid outbreak
The Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association is examining all options for its upcoming men’s basketball tournament, including the possibility of holding games without fans, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.