Fired Indianapolis Catholic school counselor files lawsuit
Shelly Fitzgerald’s federal lawsuit names the Indianapolis archdiocese and Roncalli High School as defendants.
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Indiana sues distributors in opioid epidemic
One day after three opioid distributors reached a $260 million tentative settlement with two Ohio counties, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the same three companies.
Ambrose files notice to sue city, says it has suffered at least $30M in damages
Ambrose Property Group says it intends to accuse the city of slander of title, defamation, tortious interference, fraud “and any and all other relevant tort claims.” The city contends it has acted properly.
In surprise turnaround, new analysis finds Alzheimer’s treatment might work
Seven months after clinical trials for a promising Alzheimer’s drug were halted and the treatment was declared a failure, a new analysis suggests it was actually effective, and the company that makes it plans to move forward in securing federal approval.
Nearly all states backing antitrust investigation into Facebook
A state-level antitrust investigation into the social network now has the backing of a bipartisan group of 47 attorneys general.
Autoworkers from closed plants prepared to fight new GM contract
Some workers question why union leaders agreed to let General Motors close three factories, wondering if corruption inside the UAW influenced the decision to side with the company.
ISO’s Leppard dies at 92
In his tenure as music director from 1987 to 2001, Raymond Leppard led the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on international tours and focused on producing recordings and radio broadcasts.
Survey: Many workers changing actions amid #MeToo movement
Roughly one-third of American workers say they’ve changed how they act at work in the past year, as the #MeToo movement has focused the nation’s attention on sexual misconduct and highlighted issues of racial and ethnic diversity.
Four local development projects picked to receive $35M in incentive funds
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Tuesday that the city intends to use New Markets Tax Credits from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to support development projects involving the Madam Walker Legacy Center, the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children and two other groups.
Developer of firehouse project in Butler-Tarkington eyeing start by year’s end
Third Street Ventures has received permits for nonstructural interior demolition of the former fire station near 56th and Illinois streets, but it hasn’t yet firmed up the building’s commercial use.
More choices, stable premiums expected for Obamacare next year
Nationally, consumers will have more health insurance choices next year under Obamacare, and premiums will dip slightly for many customers. In Indiana, however, premiums are expected to rise more than 10 percent.
Council approves $50,000 to explore film, music festival in Carmel
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard and Nancy Heck, director of community relations and economic development, requested in September that the city’s 2020 budget include $425,000 to plan for the festival, which would feature music from the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and major studio movie premieres.
Carmel Council urges lawmakers, FCC to limit 5G technology deployment
The resolution follows several weeks of discussion among Carmel officials and residents, who have expressed concerns about the health and safety implications of 5G technology.
Council committee approves TIF designation for Twin Aire site
A City-County Council Committee on Monday recommended approval of a new tax-increment financing district for the Twin Aire neighborhood, which could lead to development opportunities in an area that will soon be home to the city’s new criminal justice complex.
Mayoral candidates square off on issues facing black community
The two major political party candidates for mayor of Indianapolis took the stage Monday night in a what black leaders called a historic discussion on issues facing their community.
Indiana audit: Three ex-school administrators were overpaid $650K
The audit determined that Greenfield-Central Schools’ former business manager, former assistant superintendent and former associate superintendent were each significantly overpaid between 2010 and 2018.
Pacers give Sabonis 4-year deal to keep core group together
The Pacers did not announce financial terms of the deal though ESPN.com first reported it was worth $77 million in guaranteed money and Sabonis could make as much as $85 million with bonuses.
UPDATE: Lawmaker testifies in hearing that could decide Indiana attorney general’s future
Attorney General Curtis Hill looked on Monday as Munster Democratic Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon testified about an encounter at a party celebrating the end of the 2018 legislative session.
Hogsett releases black agenda after initially saying he wouldn’t have one
Mayor Joe Hogsett apologized “to anyone who I have offended” about his initial responses when asked about having a black agenda and said he—along with anyone running for mayor of Indianapolis—does need support from the black community.
Emails: Ambrose exited Waterside project 2 weeks after city rejected request for more funding
The Indianapolis-based developer asked the city for an increase of more than $10 million to its incentive package. But following meetings and email exchanges, city officials rejected the request, calling it “not feasible.”