Inflation measure closely tracked by Federal Reserve increased in April
Friday’s report from the government showed that despite rising prices, consumers remain willing to spend.
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Biden, McCarthy narrow in on budget deal to lift debt ceiling
The Democratic president and Republican speaker hope to strike a budget compromise this weekend. Any deal would need to be a political compromise, with support from both Democrats and Republicans to pass the divided Congress.
Braun, Crouch land big donations since legislative session’s end
The two frontrunners in the race for the GOP nomination in the 2024 governor’s race aren’t wasting anytime courting donors in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive and expensive primary election cycle.
Indiana doctor reprimanded for talking publicly about 10-year-old’s abortion
The state Medical Licensing Board rejected accusations from Indiana’s Republican attorney general that Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state law by not reporting the child abuse to Indiana authorities.
Indianapolis hotels in high demand heading into race weekend
Hoteliers are getting a significant boost again this year from the Indianapolis 500, with most of the hotel rooms within 10 miles of the event already spoken for throughout the weekend.
SpectronRx teams with Belgian research center to make cancer therapies in Europe
The Indianapolis-based radiopharmaceutical company said it plans to help open a facility in Belgium to make therapeutic agents for cancer patients.
Interim IUPUI chancellor Klein leaving for Wake Forest law post
Andrew Klein has been serving as interim chancellor of IUPUI since February 2022 after the retirement of Nasser Paydar.
CEO of American Senior Communities stepping down
Donna Kelsey plans to remain a senior adviser and will be succeeded by Chief Financial Officer Steve Van Camp.
Hogsett’s new plan to curb gun violence calls for change in state law
The mayor’s multi-part plan announced Thursday includes increased gun restrictions, more gun-free zones and a crackdown on nuisance properties.
Carb Day band Soul Asylum sustains spirit of the ’90s
Vocalist-guitarist Dave Pirner looks back on heyday of ‘MTV Unplugged’ and alternative rock before Indianapolis Motor Speedway show.
INDOT seeking more public input on future of urban interstates
As they embark on a new vision for the interstates that run through Indianapolis, state transportation officials say they hope to learn from past mistakes by making community engagement a focal point of the planning process.
Indianapolis 500 rally marked by brisk ticket sales, fewer empty seats
Actual ticket sales—and the number of existing permanent seats—remain one of the sports world’s greatest mysteries because those numbers are not publicly released. But IndyCar teams and drivers don’t need attendance figures to know how much has changed.
Credit union to take over former downtown barbecue spot
The spot near Monument Circle has been vacant since September 2020. Indiana Members Credit Union expects to open a branch office there this summer.
Debt ceiling talks teeter on brink, as lawmakers leave for weekend without deal
Lawmakers are tentatively not expected back at work until Tuesday, just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash to pay its bills and face a federal default.
Supreme Court limits federal power over wetlands, boosts property rights over clean water
The outcome almost certainly will affect ongoing court battles over new wetlands regulations that the Biden administration put in place in December. Two federal judges have temporarily blocked those rules from being enforced in 26 states.
Conner Prairie refining plans for expansion west of White River in Carmel
Representatives for the outdoor living-history museum in Fishers told the Carmel Plan Commission on Tuesday night that the project will involve developing a smaller percentage of land on the west side of the river than originally planned and downsizing a proposed hotel.
NCAA tax records show ex-president Emmert paid nearly $3.3M in 2021
Overall, NCAA revenue increased 10% in the 2021-22 fiscal year, while its expenses rose 16%.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season—and big prices, too
For the travel industry, the big question is how long consumers can keep paying for airline tickets and accommodations while they deal with stubborn high inflation, news about layoffs and bank failures, and fear of a recession.
American Indian festival returning to Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Hendricks County tourism officials are expecting thousands of visitors and dozens of vendors this summer when the county hosts one of the nation’s largest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.
House votes to overturn Biden’s student loan-forgiveness program
The measure would also end the pause on federal student loan payments, a policy first introduced by the Trump administration in response to the coronavirus pandemic more than three years ago.