Area homebuilders see applications sink for first time this year
Permit filings had been on the rise in nine of the last 10 months before pandemic-related issues finally took a toll on numbers last month.
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Mass Ave Toys closes after 14-year run
The owner, who has operated toy stores for more than 40 years, said she closed the shop so she could retire.
Democrats pick former Evansville mayor to run for Indiana attorney general
Jonathan Weinzapfel’s Republican opponent is still undecided. Embattled incumbent Curtis Hill and three challengers are running for the GOP nomination.
State could see $3B-$4B revenue shortfall in two-year budget—about 10% of what it planned to spend
Tax revenues for fiscal year 2020 were already off by $1.2 billion by the end of May, an amount that is expected to grow to $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion before the fiscal year ends June 30.
Wall Street dips as global rally eases off the accelerator
Markets have been trending upward this week, but rising levels of coronavirus infections in several hotspots around the world are raising concerns that all the improvements could get upended.
Indiana’s K-12 schools won’t face state funding cuts, Holcomb says
Gov. Eric Holcomb and state lawmakers have agreed to move forward with the current budget, he said during a scheduled video conference. That includes maintaining the planned $183 million increase in school funding.
Court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose prices
In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump on a high-profile consumer issue, a federal appeals court has ruled that his administration lacks the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads.
Indiana reports another 24 deaths from COVID-19
The Indiana Department of Health said Wednesday that official COVID-19 cases in the state have risen past 41,000.
New program aims to train more black men to become Indianapolis preschool teachers
Organizers hope to address the barriers that discourage men of color from working as preschool teachers, including a lack of representation in preschool classrooms and the misconception that teaching preschool is like a babysitting job.
Area existing-home sales sank 23% in May as prices hit all-time high
May’s sales decline in the 16-county central Indiana area came on top of a 16.8% year-over-year decrease in April.
Health commissioner huddles with school leaders on reopening advice
Dr. Kristina Box on Tuesday clarified the state’s guidelines for reopening schools, which some school leaders have criticized for putting too much responsibility on individual districts.
Senate GOP to propose policing changes in ‘JUSTICE Act’
The JUSTICE Act—Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020—is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years.
Tide turns against Republic Development’s neighborhood project on Carmel’s west side
The Carmel Plan Commission voted 5-4 Monday to give a proposed residential real estate project an unfavorable recommendation after hundreds of residents expressed concern over the addition of commercial development to the plan.
Banks snared in race conversation, confronted by bleak legacy
On the sidelines of protests, organizers are spreading the word about the role of banks in some of the worst chapters of U.S. history, from financing slaveholders to systemic discrimination in 20th century mortgage lending.
Indiana’s LaGrange County requiring face masks after virus spike
LaGrange County’s COVID-19 cases have jumped, with 215 new cases since Memorial Day. In all, the number has almost quadrupled in 21 days.
Federal lawsuit filed over black man’s killing by Indianapolis officer
The lawsuit alleges the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department failed to adequately train, screen and supervise officers to prevent them from engaging in excessive or deadly force.
Stocks rally worldwide on hopes for coming economic recovery
Economists at IHS Markit said this could be the shortest recession on record for the United States, perhaps just a couple months.
Trump team considers $1 trillion for infrastructure to spur economy
A preliminary version being prepared by the Department of Transportation would reserve most of the money for traditional infrastructure work, such as roads and bridges, but would also set aside funds for 5G wireless infrastructure and rural broadband.
U.S. airlines could ban travelers who refuse to wear masks
Airlines for America, a trade organization, said a group of major American airlines will begin “vigorously” enforcing face-covering policies after reports of travelers not being held to the safety standard.
Children only half as likely to get infected by coronavirus, study finds
The findings could influence policymakers who are facing tough decisions about when and how to reopen schools and daycare centers.