Colton Herta’s move to Formula 2 with Hitech brings him closer to Formula 1 dream
Because Herta does not have the super license required to compete in F1, he will switch from IndyCar to F2 this year to prep him for F1 while pursuing the license.
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Legislative caucus condemns early redistricting campaign for ‘diluting Black voting power’
Although Indiana leans Republican, caucus members argued that Hoosier Democrats should still be represented in Congress.
Elevance shares rise after third-quarter revenue jumps 12% year-over-year
The company cited growth in its health benefits unit, which is includes individual and employer coverage, Medicare, Medicaid and federal employee program businesses.
Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown
With both sides showing no signs of movement, it’s unclear how long the stalemate will last—even as hundreds of thousands of federal workers will miss another paycheck and states are sounding warnings that key federal programs will soon lapse completely.
Carmel City Council unanimously approves 2026 budget after weeks of debate
City leaders had to manage a $10 million shortfall in revenue as they worked to craft next year’s budget due to the state’s new property tax reform law.
Indiana submits federal funding flexibility request to Trump administration
If approved, the plan would change the ways the state and school districts can merge and disburse federal grant funding.
NCAA president urges conferences, schools to be cautious of equity deals
Amid growing pressure to raise funds to pay players, the Big Ten Conference has reportedly been in negotiations with an investor that would offer billions to help market media rights and other properties.
US, Australia sign $8.5B critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
Earlier this month, Beijing announced that it will require foreign companies to get approval from the Chinese government to export magnets containing even trace amounts of rare-earth materials.
22 applicants to be interviewed next week for Indiana utility regulator openings
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Nominating Committee’s members met in executive session Monday and reviewed 47 applications for three open seats on the five-member commission.
Major portion of Nickel Plate Trail to open this week
Construction on Indianapolis’ 10-mile portion of the trail began in 2023 and is expected to cost upwards of $15 million when complete.
How China weaponized soybeans to squeeze US farmers—and spite Trump
President Donald Trump on social media called China’s decision to not buy soybeans “an Economically Hostile Act” amid its trade war with the U.S.
Shutdown stalemate brings US IPO holdouts off the sidelines
The path to going public during the shutdown requires some creativity, as well as the willingness to venture into uncharted territory.
CenterPoint Energy names first-ever president for Indiana service area
CenterPoint Energy, which merged with Evansville-based Vectren in 2019, serves more than 775,000 gas customers and more than 150,000 electric customers in Indiana.
Job searches for holiday season soar with full-time roles scarce
Overall, seasonal jobseekers face a low-energy holiday season, with only a 2.7% pickup in seasonal job postings from employers.
Amazon delivery firms are bailing amid rising costs, meager profit
Amazon launched its Delivery Service Partner program in 2018, offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to run their own businesses.
Amazon says outage has subsided after major internet disruption
By 6:35 a.m. Eastern time, the company said the issue had been “fully mitigated,” but later said some of its services are “still experiencing elevated errors.”
2 Indianapolis chefs win titles at World Food Championships
The chefs took top honors in their respective categories—dessert and bacon—keeping alive Indiana’s chances of producing yet another overall World Food Champion.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on what to do when you’re furloughed
Dunn talks with IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener about the financial challenges facing federal workers and what they attack immediately.
Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
Immigrants do jobs—cleaning houses, picking tomatoes, painting fences—that most native-born Americans won’t, and for less money.
To hit back at US in their trade war, China borrows from America’s playbook
When President Trump launched his trade war with China shortly after he returned to the White House, Beijing readily deployed its new tools in addition to raising tariffs to match those imposed by the U.S.