Legislator for Greenwood area retiring from Statehouse after more than 30 years
Rep. Woody Burton has helped push for property tax relief, bullying prevention programs and increased accountability in the child welfare system.
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High Alpha-backed firm raises $2.6 million in seed funding
The funding round for Base HQ Inc. was led by Minneapolis-based Matchstick Ventures with participation from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, High Alpha Capital and Slack Fund.
Self-driving vehicle maker moving headquarters to Fishers, hiring 160
As part of the move, the company and the city are considering an agreement that will set up a short-distance transportation system using self-driving vehicles in Fishers.
IU says professor’s views are racist, sexist and homophobic—but it can’t fire him
The brouhaha erupted after tenured business professor Eric Rasmusen tweeted an article that states women are too emotional for academia.
Plan to ease local taxi regulations heading to City-County Council for vote
The proposal aims to relax several long-standing regulations that put taxi companies at an unfair advantage compared with ride-sharing companies Uber and Lift, which don’t have to comply with the same standards.
Five things to watch for in wake of Red For Ed teacher rally
It remains to be seen whether this week’s Red for Ed rally at the Indiana Statehouse will lead to policy changes sought by teachers, but here are five things that could result in the near future.
Dem presidential candidates revive ‘Medicare for All’ fight at Atlanta debate
Like a string of previous debates, Wednesday’s prominently featured squabbles over a program that could alienate general-election swing voters who may be wary of fully government-run, universal health care.
UAW president steps down as GM sues rival over union bribery
General Motors is alleging that its crosstown rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
Owner seeking buyer for Lafayette Square Mall
Lafayette Square Mall is up for sale. And whether the Indianapolis-area’s third largest shopping center remains a retail property or is redeveloped into something else will be determined by the buyer.
Carmel tentatively approves $39 million in project bonds
Proceeds would pay for garages and public infrastructure to serve Franciscan Health’s new orthopedic hospital and several mixed-use developments.
Target jumps into holiday season with third-quarter earnings bang
Third quarter online sales rose 31% for Target in the third quarter. And customer traffic to its stores and website rose 3.1%.
Colts plan to hike prices for some season tickets, lower others
The average season-ticket price for 2020 will rise 2.9 percent, according to the Indianapolis Colts, but about two-thirds of the tickets will be priced the same or less.
Eli Lilly to spend $400M on manufacturing expansion in Indy, add 100 jobs
The pharmaceutical giant says it needs additional manufacturing capacity to keep up with demand for current medicines and new drugs expected to emerge from its pipeline.
Local apparel maker Motionwear shutting down, terminating 146 workers
Founded in 1987, Motionwear manufactures dance and cheer outfits, gymnastics apparel and other girls’ activewear at two facilities on the south side of Indianapolis.
Initial design unveiled for new $20M Broad Ripple Park family center
The project—part of a $70 million master plan for the park approved last year—is expected to feature a 40,000-square-foot building in place of the existing park center.
ANGI Homeservices closing HomeAdvisor customer service center
ANGI Homeservices Inc., the parent of Indianapolis-based Angie’s List, announced plans Tuesday to close HomeAdvisor’s customer service center in Colorado Springs by year’s end and lay off all 229 employees.
GateHouse, Gannett join, become largest U.S. newspaper chain
Executives of the combined company, which will keep the Gannett name, acknowledged there will be layoffs—the company has committed to cutting $300 million in annual costs.
AMA calls for total ban on all e-cigarette, vaping products
The group adopted the sweeping stance at a policy-making meeting in San Diego. It aims to lobby for state and federal laws, regulations or legal action to achieve a ban, but the industry is sure to fight back.
City-County Council panel advances pay-hike proposal for members
Members of the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to approve a 110% pay increase for council members.
House Speaker Brian Bosma to retire from Legislature at end of 2020 session
Bosma made the announcement during Organization Day, the ceremonial start of the 2020 session. He told lawmakers he will take over as the national chairman of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee.