No more delays: What to know about the July 15 tax deadline
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, the federal government postponed the traditional April 15 filing deadline until July 15. The new deadline is rapidly approaching.
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Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
Recipients covered a broad swath of industries, with some that were less directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, such as manufacturing and construction, receiving a greater proportion of the loans than the hard-hit restaurant, bar and hotel industries.
Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Two dozen Indianapolis companies received PPP loans of at least $5M
In all, the list includes 2,499 Indianapolis entities and 11,853 entities statewide that received Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or more. The list includes the Indianapolis Business Journal, which received a loan of between $350,000 and $1 million.
Fever delay trip for WNBA launch after 2 players test positive for COVID
The women’s pro basketball league announced on Monday that seven of its 137 players have tested positive. Fever officials confirmed two of them played for Indiana.
Indiana reports 54 more nursing home deaths from COVID-19 over past week
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported an increase of 323 virus cases compared with Sunday’s numbers.
High court upholds cellphone robocall ban
Political consultants and pollsters were among those asking the Supreme Court to strike down the 1991 law that bars them from making robocalls to cellphones as a violation of their free speech rights under the Constitution.
Supreme Court: States may require presidential electors to support popular-vote winner
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court, saying states may punish or replace electors who will not abide by the popular vote.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner explains what’s scaring him about the economy right now
IBJ columnist Peter Dunn offers advice for people who are in financial trouble right now because of the pandemic, those who are at risk of trouble and those who are likely to escape relatively unscathed, if not in a better position than when the pandemic started.
Decisions turn emotional as schools decide how or if to open
School districts across America are in the midst of making wrenching decisions over how to resume classes in settings radically altered by the pandemic.
The big factor holding back the U.S. economic recovery: Child care
The child-care crunch triggered by the pandemic has rapidly become a crisis for many workers and companies that is hindering the economic recovery, disproportionately harming women, and threatening to leave deep scars for years to come.
After months of isolation, we’re hating our home assistants
As our isolation dragged on with Alexa, Siri and Google’s nameless “assistant “serving as one of our few outlets for conversation, a certain animosity for these devices has grown for some, seemingly exponentially.
Jeans retailer Lucky files for bankruptcy, with Simon-affiliated group bidding to buy company
Lucky said it plans to close 13 stores and could shutter more during the bankruptcy process.
Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 reaches 2,500 amid rise in cases, testing
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported an increase of more than 500 cases for the third straight day and increase in testing of more than 9,400.
Indianapolis students in 6th grade and above must wear face masks
In addition to requiring masks, guidance from the Marion County Public Health Department also recommends keeping students 3 feet to 6 feet apart and teachers 6 feet from students.
New COVID-19 cases in Indiana top 500 for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported six new deaths and an increase in testing of 8,135.
Penske adds golden touch to iconic Indy—His ‘Mona Lisa’
Penske gave a two-hour tour of the speedway this week, showing off with dizzying detail the new landscaping, paved lots, planted trees, picnic tables, widened pedestrian paths, hand dryers in every bathroom, improved sight lines, pressure-washed buildings, freshly painted signs and LED monitors everywhere.
Effort to infuse diversity into not-for-profit boards helps, but leaders say there’s more work to do
Four years ago, CICF and the Indianapolis Foundation launched a pilot program to try to diversify local not-for-profit boards. Here’s the impact.
Locals on hook for State Road 37’s cost overruns in Hamilton County
Officials are estimating the corridor improvements will run $47 million over the project’s original $124 million budget.
Online piano tutoring company hits a high note
The pandemic has been a boon for Indianapolis-based Piano in a Flash, which teaches adults how to play the piano using a simplified version of sheet music.