Indiana Senate backs bill to ban renaming of Indianapolis
A proposal to ban Indianapolis and more than 100 other Indiana cities from ever changing their names has been approved by the state Senate.
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Biden, Yellen pan GOP virus aid proposal as too small, urge action
While no compromise was reached during the lengthy session, President Biden’s first with lawmakers at the White House, talks are privately underway on various alternatives.
Senate confirms Buttigieg as transportation secretary
Praised by President Joe Biden as bringing a “new voice” to the administration, Pete Buttigieg takes over a Transportation Department with 55,000 employees and a budget of tens of billions dollars.
Feds to start sending COVID vaccine to pharmacies next week
When fully deployed, the pharmacy partnership will enlist about 40,000 drug stores nationwide, or roughly six times as many locations as are participating in the initial launch.
Forner out as co-host of WISH’s ‘Indy Style’
Tracy Forner, who has co-hosted “Indy Style” since its inception on WISH-TV Channel 8 in 2010, has been replaced by Annessa Chumbley.
Indiana COVID-19 cases fall again; another 65 deaths reported
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 ticked up from 1,594 on Sunday to 1,624 on Monday, the second straight day of increases.
PopCon Indy planning to return this summer as in-person event
The multi-genre popular culture convention is slated for July 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center with a full lineup, organizers announced Tuesday.
Seven-unit townhouse project planned on College Avenue
The development would sit on undeveloped land at the southwest corner of College Avenue and 27th Street, about two blocks south of Fall Creek.
Longtime friends to debut House of Soul Cafe on south side
Indianapolis-based owners David Brown, a chef, and Adam Belt, a commercial pilot, are gearing up to open their fast-casual soul food concept in a space that formerly housed a Dunkin’ Donuts.
Simon Property seeks to raise $300M with blank check company filing
Simon Property Chairman and CEO David Simon will serve as chairman of the special purpose acquisition company. His 33-year-old son, Eli Simon, senior vice president of corporate investments at Simon Property, will be its CEO.
City-County Council allocates another $43M for ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts
At least $29.1 million in the new funding round is specifically earmarked for the rental assistance program.
Indiana House approves COVID-19 liability protection bill
The House voted 76-20 to approve the bill on Monday. Two Republicans—Reps. John Jacob of Indianapolis and Curt Nisly of Milford—joined 18 Democrats in voting against it.
Biden meets with Republicans on virus aid, but rejects compromise
President Joe Biden told Republican senators during a two-hour meeting he’s unwilling to settle on an insufficient coronavirus aid package after they pitched their slimmed down $618 billion proposal that’s a fraction of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking.
Senate set to confirm Buttigieg for transportation secretary
Pete Buttigieg’s nomination was set for a final vote Tuesday in the full Senate, after the 39-year-old former mayor of South Bend received bipartisan praise at his confirmation hearing last week.
Online traders power up silver as GameStop retreats
U.S. stocks—which tumbled last week amid anxiety over the frenzied trading that’s being cheered on by the Reddit forum WallStreetBets and other online communities—turned things around on Monday.
Indiana Senate approves bill to deregulate wetlands
Wetlands would still be regulated by the federal government under the Clean Water Act, but that oversight would only apply to about 20% of the remaining wetlands.
Longtime local broadcast journalist Jill Ditmire dead at 56
Ditmire’s broadcasting career included anchoring or reporting news at WFYI Public Media, WTTV-TV Channel 4, WRTV-TV Channel 6, WTHR-TV Channel 13 and WISH-TV Channel 8.
St. Patrick’s Day parade, tent party canceled for second year
The foundation will still host the greening of the canal on March 17, but for media and government officials only.
Anthem workers eligible for federal benefits after company shifts work overseas
More than 250 workers in Anthem’s benefits administration and commercial claims and adjustments divisions won their claims after an investigator ruled in their favor.
Green District planning restaurant on Monument Circle
Green District plans to take over the space on the southwest corner of Monument Circle that was previously occupied by Au Bon Pain.