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Indiana Senate panel advances bill that would pass along drug rebates to consumers
The bill pitted the two largest companies headquartered in Indianapolis—drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. and health insurer Anthem Inc.—on opposite sides of the issue.
Committee fails to vote on work-share bill, despite business support
The Senate Pensions and Labor Committee on Wednesday discussed Senate Bill 44, which would authorize the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to implement a work-sharing program, but the chairman of the committee refused to vote on the bill.
Indiana should see some economic recovery this year, economist says
Indiana’s economy should start to recover this year from the damage of COVID-19, but the economy likely won’t fully rebound until late 2022 or early 2023, a Ball State University economist says.
Indiana reports fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases for third straight day
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fell from 1,018 on Monday to 955 on Tuesday, the lowest total since Oct. 3.
Central Indiana homebuilders off to hot start in 2021
Fresh off their busiest year since 2006, area homebuilders continued to see heavy interest from buyers in January, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis announced Wednesday.
U.S. retail sales jump 5.3%, thanks to $600 stimulus checks
After three months of declines, retail sales soared in January from the month before, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday, far exceeding expectations.
Ultimate Technologies returns to Fishers, plans to boost workforce
Ultimate Technologies Group announced plans to add 25 employees by the end of next year, thanks to a new contract with an Indiana-based engine manufacturer.
Indiana lawmakers weigh bills aimed at prosecutors, riot penalties
The endorsed proposal ensures Indiana prosecutors can’t create lists of crimes they won’t prosecute, said bill sponsor Sen. Mike Young.
California-based SaaS firm plans to hire 150 workers for new Indy office
Celigo, which makes software that helps companies automate business functions and IT services, already employs 17 Hoosiers who work remotely.
Town of Speedway again exploring legal options for delayed Wilshaw hotel
Town officials have grown “frustrated by a lack of transparency and communication from Loftus Robinson despite our multiple requests,” as well as the firm’s effort to continue batting away responsibility for the project.
KAR misses expectations for Q4 revenue, earnings
The Carmel-based used and salvaged vehicle auctioneer lost $17.1 million, or 21 cents per share, in the period, down from a profit of $19.8 million, or 15 cents per share, in the same quarter of 2019.
Senate taking different approach to tighten governor’s executive powers
The Senate Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee on Tuesday night voted 12-0 to approve Senate Bill 407, which would prevent the governor from continuously renewing statewide emergency orders without the approval of the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana factories losing ground as Biden readies manufacturing push
Productivity in Indiana’s most advanced industries—including agricultural chemicals, medical equipment and adhesives production—has lagged behind the national average for the past 10 years and the gap is widening, according to a new Brookings Institution study.
COVID-19 vaccine supplies to states, pharmacies increasing by another notch
State and local health departments continue to be overwhelmed nearly two months into the start of the largest mass vaccination campaign in U.S. history.
Lawmakers kill bill that would have stripped control of IMPD away from city
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday amended Senate Bill 168, which would have created a five-member board to oversee and govern the Indianapolis police department, to recommend the issue be discussed in a summer study committee.
AG Rokita keeping private sector job while in elected office
Republican Todd Rokita was sworn into office as attorney general in January, but he continues to serve as strategic policy adviser for Apex Benefits, a decision that is being questioned by a government-accountability watchdog group.
Dozens of Newfields employees sign letter calling for ouster of Venable
The letter said staff members spent four hours Monday “listening to members of senior leadership attempt to explain themselves, their actions and their plans,” but were left feeling “more distrustful and confused” about their future after the meeting.
Carmel-based Protective Insurance to be acquired by Progressive
Insurance giant Progressive is purchasing Protective in a stock deal worth $338 million. Protective, known as Baldwin & Lyons Insurance until 2018, is the Indianapolis-area’s 12th largest public company in terms of annual revenue.
Monday night fire kills 100 animals at pet store
Crews discovered “what can only be described as a horrible tragedy” after thick smoke and poisonous gases filled the pet store on the northwest side, a fire department spokesperson said.