US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports
The national debt eclipsed $37 trillion years sooner than pre-pandemic projections.
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Elanco spearheads Nutrition Secure Indianapolis initiative to provide food aid to west-side families
As the Greenfield-based animal health company prepares to move into its new neighborhood, it’s working with community partners to help ensure some of its new neighbors have adequate food access.
Indiana Fever create Inspiring Women Award, honor longtime executive
Moving forward, the award will also be named for its inaugural honoree, who the Fever said has spent her 50-plus-year career “breaking barriers and building opportunities for women in basketball.”
US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income
As President Donald Trump talks about America becoming rich because of his import tax hikes, federal spending keeps outpacing the revenues collected by the government.
Texas AG: Eli Lilly and Co. offered kickbacks to providers to prescribe blockbuster drugs
The complaint alleges the Indianapolis-based drugmaker offered illegal incentives to influence Texas providers to prescribe Lilly medications including Zepbound and Mounjaro.
WNBA ratings, attendance still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest in the league.
US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
Americans are likely to absorb more trade-war costs in the coming months as Trump begins to finalize tariffs.
More than 300 apartments planned for property at 46th and Monon Trail
The project would consist of workforce units—those priced to accommodate residents making 80% to 120% of the area’s median income—as well as lower-income and market-rate units.
Braun noncommittal on early redistricting; decision to depend on Texas action, Indiana lawmakers
House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray have declined to comment on redistricting thus far.
US, China extend trade truce, easing tension between world’s largest economies
The previous deadline was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Had that happened, the U.S. could have ratcheted up taxes on Chinese imports from an already high 30%.
Certain local offices now subject to more campaign finance requirements
The change stems from a definition shift under House Enrolled Act 1679, a wide-ranging elections omnibus bill.
Country music bar Duke’s Indy to close later this year: ‘Better to end things on our terms’
Duke’s Indy opened in March 2018 and became a destination for musicians who play traditional country music and related styles.
Firm tied to Trump Jr. debuts direct sales product for pharma companies
Eli Lilly and Co. has already launched LillyDirect service, which CEO David Ricks says jibes with the administration’s demand for direct sales. Lilly is working with Truepill and Amazon.com Inc.’s pharmacy unit on its platform.
Trump nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data
Trump fired the former Bureau of Labor Statistics chief on Aug. 1 after the July jobs report showed hiring slowed sharply this spring, with job gains in May and June revised much lower than initially estimated.
Appeals court upholds Indiana abortion ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a statement that “this ruling is a resounding victory for life and the rule of law in Indiana.”
Indianapolis council approves earlier curfew for minors
The curfew changes come on the the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors.
Caitlin Clark making progress in recovery from groin injury but still not practicing with Fever
Down Clark, Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald, the Fever signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract Sunday.
Hogsett’s proposed $1.7 billion 2026 budget constrained by state-level cuts, union contracts
The Hogsett administration said the mayor has no plans to seek a tax increase in 2026. That’s despite the fact that the city’s 2026 tax revenue is now expected to be $43 million short of earlier expectations.
Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break
The outgoing CEO of the Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics discussed transforming the organization, re-establishing trust after scandal and the search for her successor.
Pizza festival organizer to social media critics: Event didn’t anticipate initial swarm of attendees
Commenters described Indianapolis Pizza Festival as hotbed for “overcrowded chaos,” “endless lines” and “food shortages.”