State creates trail system for culinary hotspots with digital ‘passport’
Participants can receive rewards for visiting hundreds of food and drink establishments across the state, as well as deals and discounts from the venues.
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Crane steps down as head of state’s Department of Administration
Lesley Crane is expected to join the private sector, ending a 14-year career in public service. Her work included serving as former Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma’s chief of staff for five years.
UPDATE: Positive COVID test keeps Colts coach out for start of camp
Indianapolis has reportedly had one of the lowest vaccination rates among NFL teams, but officials say more than 60% of its players now have received at least one vaccination shot.
Seven months later, Holcomb to hold inaugural gala
The “boots and black tie” inaugural ball will take place Aug. 21 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
U.S. attorney picks for Indiana include historic firsts, son of gubernatorial candidate
President Biden’s nominees include Zachary Myers, who specializes in national security and cyber matters as a federal prosecutor and who the White House says would be the first Black U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Indiana.
IBJ Podcast: Downtown hotel projects pipeline largely intact despite pandemic
Host Mason King chats with IBJ real estate reporter Mickey Shuey about the state of the hotel industry in Indy and which projects are completed, underway and on hold.
Senators race to overcome snag over mass transit in infrastructure deal
As discussions continued through the weekend, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said both sides were “about 90% of the way there” on an agreement.
As coronavirus surges, GOP lawmakers are moving to limit public health powers
In Indiana and other states, anger at perceived overreach by health officials has prompted legislative attempts to limit their authority, including new state laws that prevent the closure of businesses or allow lawmakers to rescind mask mandates.
New college commissioners thrust into conference realignment chaos
Notre Dame is among the universities that conferences are eying as they shuffle teams to boost their strength.
Weinzapfel picked as interim leader of United Way group
The group said Jonathan Weinzapfel would serve as interim president and chief executive officer through the end of 2021.
Indiana businesses urge Congress to pass LGBTQ protections
Prominent businesses such as Eli Lilly and Co., Cummins Inc., Roche Diagnostics and Salesforce are among the Indiana companies that signed the letter urging passage of the Equality Act.
Indy’s hotel pipeline remains strong despite strains of pandemic
None of the projects in Indy’s central business district has definitively been canceled since the pandemic began, IBJ research has found. In fact, three new downtown properties have opened since last December, with another three scheduled to debut later this year.
Purdue, INDOT team up to investigate next-generation vehicle charging
The project focuses on whether wireless charging could be adapted for highway use, allowing electric vehicles to refresh their batteries while they drive along specially equipped stretches of road.
Big acquisition gives Kite Realty Group new markets, more clout for future growth
But the real estate investment trust might also face pushback from investors, largely because the acquisition follows five years of offloading dozens of debt-heavy properties.
Cancer-fighting nuclear medicine firms find home in central Indiana
Indianapolis’ newest publicly company, Point Biopharma Inc., is the latest player in a field expected to see explosive growth as doctors and researchers look for new ways to shrink tumors.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations reach seven-week high
The state said more than 2.91 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after an increase of 4,766.
Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change
The surge in interest in these so-called free money pilot programs shows how quickly the concept of just handing out cash, no strings attached, has shifted from far-fetched idea to serious policy proposal.
Poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want the shots
What’s more, 64% of unvaccinated Americans have little to no confidence the shots are effective against variants—including the delta variant that officials say is responsible for 83% of new cases in the U.S.—despite evidence that they offer strong protection.
Cleveland’s baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians
The decision ends months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names many consider racist.
Author of new book about Black women in tech says trust is key to workplace diversity
Angel Henry, the author of “Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women & Allies Need to Breakthrough,” told an audience at a Coffee & Connect event sponsored by Eleven Fifty Academy that minority groups aren’t always open to outreach about economic opportunities because they don’t trust the people making the pitch.