Manufacturers struggle with uncertainty amid tariff chaos
The fallout has been most pronounced for companies that buy or sell from China, but even those that do business with other countries say international buyers are treading carefully.
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Beckwith calls on Braun to veto property tax bill: ‘NOBODY understands this thing’
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is expected to sign the latest version of Senate Bill 1, which supporters say would provide more than $1.4 billion in property tax relief over three years. Critics of the bill say local governments will raise income taxes to make up the difference.
Trump wants Congress to end changing of clocks, keep the country on daylight saving time
The president’s post came a day after a Senate panel heard testimony examining whether to set one time all year instead of shifting.
Indianapolis set to host 10,000-plus for national gathering of beer brewers
More than 550 vendors are set to showcase their products at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, but experts told IBJ the conference goes far beyond the walls of the Indiana Convention Center.
Stand-up comedy isn’t confined to traditional clubs
Several independent producers work outside the context of the two-drink minimums and brick-wall backdrops associated with comedy clubs.
FDA upheaval worries local companies
The Trump administration’s recent announcement that it plans to eliminate about 3,500 FDA jobs is creating uncertainty among Indianapolis-area companies that interact with the federal agency.
Fever popularity drives up demand, ticket prices
Indiana Fever games have become arguably the hottest tickets in town, and experts say demand will likely continue to increase with the offseason team rebuild.
Q&A with exec Jack Griffin, on the deep impact of anti-Canadian tariffs, commitment to DEI
The Atlas World Group CEO speaks candidly about what he believes the impact tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump will have. On his company, on Americans and on other countries.
Towns eager for READI grants to jump-start projects
Cities and towns around central Indiana are preparing to move forward on projects that will receive funding through the second round of state-funded regional grants from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam’
House Democrats accused their GOP colleagues of strong-arming local units of governments into raising local income taxes to make up property tax revenue losses.
Jet operated by Republic Airways involved in wing-clip incident
At least five members of Congress posted on social media that they were on one of the planes—with some saying the incident underscores the need for more airline safety funding and personnel.
China hits back, will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%
The United States’ top imports from China, meanwhile, include electronics such as computers and cell phones, industrial equipment and toys.
Potential impact of trade war on jobs, inflation sends consumer sentiment plunging
The share of respondents expecting unemployment to rise in the coming months increased for the fifth straight month and is now the highest since 2009 during the Great Recession.
Business owner delays opening for sensory-friendly play space after Carmel tornado
Kay Anderson planned to open Prana Play Carmel in May, but the building adjacent to the Monon Greenway was in the path of the F-1 tornado last week.
Bill roundup: What did—and didn’t—survive the final committee deadline
State lawmakers had their final (and for some, especially long) meetings this week as they returned to some of the last and thorniest bills left on their plates.
Q&A: Meet Natalie Goodwin, new leader of the Marion County Republican Party
The 35-year-old mother of three takes the helm after a well-funded Republican candidate for mayor failed to take down incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Indianapolis tech startup Ekkobar selected for international sports tech development program
More than 1,600 companies applied for this year’s cohort of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech program, and Ekkobar was the only Midwest-based company chosen.
White House starts trade negotiations, but tensions are high with China
Markets swooned Thursday as investors realized that the president is not backing away from a confrontation with Beijing.
Pacers secure home-court playoff games with victory over Cavs
Indiana won its sixth straight and clinched a top-four seed and the home-court advantage in a playoff series for the first time since 2014.
FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs, resignations threaten basic operations
Weeks after ordering all Food and Drug Administration employees back into the office, the agency is allowing some of its most prized staffers to work remotely.