Indiana lawmakers look for better ways to identify students living in poverty
The Indiana General Assembly’s interim study committee on tax and fiscal policy asked for ideas from the public and heard over two hours of testimony on Tuesday.
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Warren faces sustained attack in debate that starts with unified criticism of Trump
Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced direct challenges from several of the 11 other candidates onstage, who took her on over her policies, her fitness to serve as commander in chief and her willingness to question the motives of Democrats who support less transformational ideas.
Tax vaping, tobacco products to curb youth smoking, committee told
The Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy heard more than two hours of testimony about vaping and tobacco use on Tuesday.
New study: Opioid crisis cost U.S. economy $631B over 4 years
The biggest driver of the cost over the four-year period is unrealized lifetime earnings of those who died from the drugs, followed by health care costs.
IPS teachers union membership declines after year of turmoil
The newly released data, which comes from annual state-mandated disclosures, is the first indication of how members have responded to the Indianapolis Education Association’s tumultuous year.
Merritt releases black agenda, gets black Democrat on board for police chief
Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt’s campaign made several moves Tuesday that could help it win support from the black voting community.
Surgical transplant firm sets up logistics center in Plainfield, plans to hire 127
The Virginia-based firm said Tuesday it has invested $18 million to set up a 70,000-square-foot biologics logistics center near the Indianapolis International Airport. It is currently hiring managers and technicians.
GM CEO Barra joins talks, signaling deal to end strike might be near
The appearance of two key executives is a strong sign that bargainers are closing in on a contract agreement that would end the strike, which began on Sept. 16.
Local children’s shoe store ready to call it quits after 58 years
The owner of longstanding local retailer Keen Children’s Shoes says she’s closing the store because it has become too difficult to compete in a changing retail landscape.
Italian restaurant to open in old Nook space
Pomodoro, owned by several investors, will focus on southern Italian dishes and will be “much more simple” than Vassallo’s previous venture, which closed in June.
New Jersey firm buys massive Amazon facility in Greenwood for $81.5M
Holmdel, New Jersey-based Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. bought the 615,747-square-foot building at 1151 S. Graham Road from local firm Scannell Properties earlier this month.
More than 360 homes planned for two subdivisions on southeast side of Indy
Indianapolis-based Westport Homes Inc. plans to ask the city’s Metropolitan Development Commission for approval to rezone two tracts of land for two subdivisions totaling 155 acres.
Chase donates former branch, $500,000 to community organizations
The former bank branch, which closed in late 2016, will reopen as a co-working space called Vault.
High-tech mobility company plans lab, 50 high-paying jobs in Westfield
Aptive Plc, a mobility tech company formerly known as Delphi Automotive, plans to open a $9 million engineering lab in Westfield, the city announced Monday night.
Council approves Hogsett’s $1.2B budget, with focus on public safety, infrastructure
The 2020 spending plan—which passed 22-2—is projected to spend about $171,500 less than the city will receive in revenue. Officials say that makes it the city’s third consecutive balanced budget since Hogsett—who is seeking re-election—took office in 2016.
Longtime downtown Mexican eatery Acapulco Joe’s changes ownership
Acapulco Joe’s, 365 N. Illinois St., has been acquired by Ezequiel Fuentes, who owns or co-owns nine other Mexican restaurants in the region, including one in Zionsville. It will close for a couple of weeks for renovations.
Wages, pensions, plant investments still issues in GM strike
With the strike by factory workers against General Motors in its 29th day, there are signs that negotiators may be moving toward an agreement.
Republican councilor endorses Hogsett in new radio ad
Republican Susie Cordi, who was elected to the council in 2015 and is not seeking re-election this year, is featured in a radio ad released Monday by the campaign for Democratic incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett
WISH-TV to hire reporter for multicultural issues as part of news expansion plan
WISH-TV said the hiring will be part of “an unprecedented news coverage expansion initiative being rolled out over the next several months” by the station’s new owner.
New scientific study reveals more about the power of snot
Mucus may be gross, but we produce a lot of it. And new research is uncovering just how beneficial it is in the human body.