Indiana cities dishing out thousands of dollars to get out-of-state workers to relocate
Hundreds of families have already participated in the MakeMyMove program and now call Indiana home.
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Program to get doctors to high-need areas falling short, study says
A decades-old federal program that offers doctors incentives to practice in disadvantaged communities has had little effect on physician density or patient mortality, a recent analysis concludes.
IBJ Podcast: From humble beginnings, apartment developer built $500 million firm in 10 years
Eric Garrett grew up in Evansville below the poverty line. In the latest edition of the IBJ Podcast, he discusses launching The Garrett Cos. from a barn in his backyard in Greenwood and the strategy that created the 37th largest private company in Indiana in less than 10 years.
Kinsey Institute faculty, students express confusion, concern over institute’s future
Kinsey Institute supporters say the proposal to move much of the administration of the institute into a not-for-profit is rushed, unnecessary and underdeveloped. Indiana University trustees have delayed a decision on the plan to gather more input.
Obesity drug cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The research is the first to document that an obesity medication can not only pare pounds, but also safely prevent a heart attack, stroke or a heart-related death in people who already have heart disease—but not diabetes.
Burnette leaving abruptly as CEO of Newfields after 15 months
Colette Pierce Burnette was hired in mid-2022 to help ease a race-related controversy that involved her predecessor. A press release issued Friday by Newfields gave no reason for her departure.
UPDATE: Former state lawmaker accepted bribe from casino for favorable legislation, prosecutors say
Former state Rep. Sean Eberhart has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit fraud for a scheme in which he agreed to support legislation beneficial to a casino company in exchange for a lucrative job, federal prosecutors say.
Rising hospital CEO pay raises flags
Consumer advocates and other across the country and in central Indiana are saying big executive-compensation packages are ripe for review.
Christel DeHaan foundation distributes $55M as it ceases operations
The foundation spent itself down to zero this year, distributing legacy grants to arts organizations, the University of Indianapolis and not-for-profits focused on military families, former prison inmates, HIV prevention and animal conservation.
Lebanon’s mayor digs in for his third term
Matt Gentry recently sat down with IBJ to discuss what’s next for both Lebanon and him, going into what he said will be his final term.
Michael A. Carroll Award winner: Daniels still aiming higher, no matter the role
Thinking big and inspiring others to do so as well has been Mitch Daniels’ hallmark through five decades in business, public service and higher education.
Rep. Bob Cherry won’t seek reelection, ending 25 years in seat
The Greenfield Republican, whose district includes parts of Hancock and Madison counties, co-authored the state’s latest biennial budget.
Five takeaways from the 2023 election
Overall, the results seemed to reinforce the Republican reign over Indiana’s vast suburban and rural swaths, raising more questions than answers about whether Democrats can put a dent in the GOP’s long-held dominance over statewide elections in 2024.
Honda to give autoworkers 11% raise following UAW’s labor victories
Employees at Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg are among those who will qualify for raises.
IU trustees delay decision about Kinsey Institute split
The decision to table a proposal to move much of the administration of the Kinsey Institute into a not-for-profit came after significant faculty and staff pushback, a petition of opposition with nearly 8,000 signatures and a campus protest.
HG Ventures seeks to accelerate its investments in road-tech
Indianapolis-based HG Ventures this week released a report in which it outlines how technology could solve long-standing issues such as traffic congestion, safety and sustainability.
Derek Schultz: The one-game season
Dating back to 1890, the Monon Bell Classic between the elite west central Indiana institutions, separated by just 27 miles, is the 12th-most-played series in all of college football.
IPS seeks community help to expand before- and after-school care
The Engage Every Student Indianapolis campaign—launched on Thursday with At Your School, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, and other community partners.
First-of-a-kind nuclear project terminated in blow to Biden’s clean-energy agenda
Indiana lawmakers passed a law in 2022 that would allow electric utilities to build small modular reactors similar to the one called off by NuScale.
Powell reinforces Fed’s cautious approach toward further interest rate hikes
At the same time, in a panel discussion at the International Monetary Fund, Powell did not rule out another rate hike to help reduce inflation to the Fed’s 2% target level.