Analysis: Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness
Vice President JD Vance was in Indianapolis last week in part to urge Gov. Mike Braun and GOP legislative leaders to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps.
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Indiana Chamber releases scorecard ranking lawmakers on 2025 votes
More than 50 lawmakers earned a perfect mark—all Republicans who generally align with the right-leaning business organization.
IBJ Podcast: Who’s afraid of the big, bad FAFSA? Here’s what families can expect this fall.
If you think you’re too well off to receive help paying for college, you’re probably wrong. And the process for filing the FAFSA isn’t nearly as arduous today as its reputation suggests.
Alex Palou wins 3rd straight IndyCar championship, 4th in 5 seasons
Only A.J. Foyt (seven) and Scott Dixon (six) have more championships than Palou, who broke through this season by winning on ovals to finally show he’s the complete package.
Target to eliminate 201 jobs at Indianapolis distribution facility
Target is ending fulfillment operations at its massive distribution facility near Indianapolis International Airport, but most of the employees there will land new jobs with the company, the retailer said.
A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs case for 3 rate cuts
The jobs report that arrived last week, only a couple of days after the Fed voted on interest rates, showed that employers hired far fewer workers last month than economists expected.
Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky at home without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured guards
Clark’s continued absence has been complicated by the loss of two other key players who sustained season-ending injuries in Thursday’s loss at Phoenix.
CEO Cindy Konich stepping down after 41 years at Federal Home Loan Bank
Brendan McGrath, executive vice president and chief risk and compliance officer, will succeed Konich on Oct. 1.
Westfield looking to capitalize on LIV Golf spotlight
The London-based golf tour that is financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will bring 54 of the world’s top men’s golfers for the three-day LIV Golf Indianapolis Aug. 15-17.
How IndyCar, Fox each win in deal that gives media giant minority ownership
Executives, team officials and industry experts told IBJ they believe the Fox investment will help IndyCar better compete for fans in an increasingly crowded sports landscape.
Indy embraces new tech to better manage traffic
The department has contracted with two companies to provide technology that will help it monitor intersections.
Fair’s ‘soundtrack’ theme resonates in album covers, novelty T-shirts
“Soundtrack of Summer” serves as the theme for this year’s fair, and visuals are a big part of the concept.
Q&A: Urology of Indiana’s Shawn Severns on new places, new procedures
As chief operating officer, Severns oversees 14 offices at 11 sites, including the new Carmel facility on Illinois Street, that treat roughly 900 patients a day.
Lesley Weidenbener: Congrats to nonprofits; now it’s time to nominate C-suite leaders
IBJ is accepting nominations now for our CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards. We are looking for the region’s most impactful corporate leaders, regardless of their titles.
At Amazon’s Greenwood warehouse, humans and robots work side by side
While robots are not taking over warehouses, experts say, they are making processes faster, safer and easier on the workers.
Indiana agencies outline spending cuts in pursuit of 5% reserve
A grim May revenue forecast prompted lawmakers to cut most agency appropriations by 5% in the latest biennial budget—and authorize the State Budget Agency to withhold another 5%.
Q&A: Former Indianapolis Mayor Ballard talks urban Republicans, new book release
The book, “Urban Republican Mayor: My Story,” provides intimate details about Ballard’s life and his approach to politics, including his time as mayor from 2008 until 2016.
Alex Palou looks to clinch his fourth IndyCar title at Portland
Palou goes into this weekend’s race with a series-high eight wins, five poles, 11 top-five finishes in 14 races, 563 laps led and a 1.2 average finish.
Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
Documents show sanitation problems similar to those that led to listeria contamination persist at three other company sites—including the company’s Indiana plant.
Purdue converting $4.5M downtown property into student center
The 27,000-square-foot, two-story building at 518-520 Indiana Ave. is being outfitted as a student center ahead of the start of the university’s fall semester.