Indiana moves closer to new grading system for schools
A second draft of an accountability system for Indiana schools was presented to the State Board of Education by Indiana Department of Education officials on Wednesday.
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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown
The federal judge said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to US
The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. over Stellantis’ decision.
Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act
During 2 -1/2 hours of arguments, the court’s six conservative justices seemed inclined to effectively strike down a Black majority congressional district because it relied too heavily on race.
Former Hogsett aide’s secret relationship calls into question high-profile deals
Recent media reports raise questions about deals brokered by Thomas Cook, Mayor Hogsett’s former chief of staff, and the city’s former top economic development official, with whom Cook was allegedly in a secret romantic relationship.
Indianapolis startup bank Generations set to launch early next year with two retail locations
Generations is set to be Indiana’s first minority depository institution—and one of only 153 operating in the United States and its territories. But the bank will be open to anyone.
Filtration company to close La Porte facility, move production to Lebanon
Production at the Lebanon facility is expected to begin before the end of 2025. The company anticipates having up to 150 workers at the plant.
Airport authority plans nearly $11M sale of heliport to Indianapolis
The city’s interest in the property surged after it was told that Major League Soccer might want to locate a club downtown, with city officials pitching it as a location for a soccer-first stadium.
Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is timed to the September Consumer Price Index, which has not yet been released.
Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity
City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.
Sugar Foods looking to locate food production facility in Hancock County
The company plans to employ 105 workers and produce crispy onions at the facility.
Roche receives FDA clearance for Alzheimer’s blood test
The test—developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Co.—does not diagnose Alzheimer’s but is designed to rule out the presence of the disease’s pathology early on, or indicate further diagnostics are needed.
Hillenbrand shares soar after it announces $3.8B acquisition
Hillenbrand Inc., one of Indiana’s largest public companies, is set to become private after being acquired by an investment firm headquartered in Dallas, the company announced Wednesday.
Butler University renames colleges to reflect surge in mental health, health care careers
The two colleges account for almost a third of Butler’s total enrollment.
Amazon adding 8,500 holiday jobs in Indiana
Amazon announced Tuesday that it’s looking to fill 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions nationwide ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Stellantis announces $13B investment in US facilities, including Kokomo
The company had previously said it would make additional investments in several of its Kokomo facilities to produce an all-new vehicle.
Indianapolis airport won’t play DHS video blaming Democrats for travel delays
Airports in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Seattle have also said they will not play the video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
The retailer’s products will be available through instant checkout in ChatGPT—allowing users to buy anything from meal ingredients or household items, to other goods they might be discussing with the chatbot.
Fishers-based mortgage lender sues former employees for alleged breach of contract
The company alleges the two former employees signed an agreement that included a two-year noncompete clause as well as stipulations that they wouldn’t solicit customers on behalf of a competing company.
GM to take a $1.6B hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed
General Motors had led the way among U.S. automakers with plans to convert production to an electric fleet of vehicles.