IUPUI’s student diversity quest sees wins, challenges
About a third of IUPUI’s freshmen this year are minorities, the most in the university’s history, after officials made a concerted effort to increase the number of under-represented students.
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Senate bill calls for reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers
Breastfeeding accommodations, bathroom and water breaks and lifting limitations are examples of accommodations employers would be required to make under Senate Bill 342.
Feds say local gaming company conspired with GOP strategist to make illegal contributions
A Republican strategist who pleaded guilty to conspiracy Thursday said in court that at least eight people were used as conduits for illegal corporate donations from an Indianapolis gaming company to former Indiana Sen. Brent Waltz when he ran for U.S. Congress in 2016.
City asks court to dismiss Ambrose lawsuit tied to Waterside project
The firm sued the city in mid-November, after it threatened to take the 91-acre site from Ambrose, by eminent domain if necessary, to ensure the property is developed.
Disparity study says minority, woman-owned businesses underutilized in city contracting
The city of Indianapolis released a study Thursday that looks at disparities minority-owned businesses face as part of the city’s business-contracting processes.
NCAA to allow potential Olympians to receive more benefits
The Indianapolis-based NCAA will now permit elite athletes to be paid for training expenses by the U.S. Olympic Committee and other national governing bodies.
City to consider purchase of Blue Indy’s assets
The city of Indianapolis will have up to 90 days after Blue Indy ceases operations in May to decide whether to purchase the electric-car-sharing service’s assets
Allos Ventures closes third VC fund at $52 million
The Allos III fund has already invested in eight technology companies, and Allos officials said the fund could invest in up to 30 across the Midwest.
Colts pick Fanatics for 10-year merchandising deal
The Indianapolis Colts have inked a 10-year deal with Florida-based sports merchandiser Fanatics Inc. to operate the team’s in-stadium, online, mobile and roving retail shops, the team and company announced Thursday.
Buttigieg’s unlikely Iowa rise now carries high expectations
Pete Buttigieg likely cannot finish lower than second in the Iowa caucuses if he wants to advance in the Democratic presidential nominating campaign.
Lawmakers push health care cost-saving, price-transparency bills forward
The measures are largely focused on ending surprise billing for patients, creating an all-payer claims database and requiring health care providers to give patients costs estimates in advance.
Kite Realty pursuing more uses at Carmel’s struggling Hamilton Crossing retail center
The Carmel Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation Tuesday for the City Council to rezone 14 acres at the southeast corner of Meridian Street and Carmel Drive to a less restrictive designation.
House passes bill to prevent companies from forcing employees to be microchipped
House Bill 1143 would prohibit businesses from using the implantation of some type of tracking or identification device as a condition of employment for current or prospective workers.
Indiana House backs tougher rules for tobacco retailers
Stores across Indiana would face tougher penalties for selling tobacco products to anyone younger than 21 under a bill endorsed Tuesday by the Indiana House.
Kroger looks within for new president of local division
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday announced it has promoted Colleen Juergensen to take over as president of the chain’s Central division, replacing the retiring Pam Matthews.
Indy Championships Fund raises more than $20M for major sport events
The money is expected to go a long way in funding three events on the city’s calendar: the NBA All-Star Weekend and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in 2021 and the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2022.
Celadon selling Andy Warhol prints as part of bankruptcy
The Warhol screen prints, four brightly colored pieces depicting tractor trailer trucks, hung in the trucking company’s corporate offices.
Lilly spin-off putting nearly 1,200 acres up for auction by Greenfield
The land formerly was owned by Eli Lilly and Co. and then was included in Elanco’s 2018 spin-off from the pharmaceutical company.
Fishers Test Kitchen makes chef replacement before opening
Chef Leisha Berg has decided to “step away from the project,” Fishers city officials announced Monday. Berg had planned to run West Coast Nook, featuring California-inspired street food.
New High Alpha firm creates tech to connect citizens to police
High Alpha on Tuesday announced the startup of Relay, which makes software designed to help citizens connect more easily with police departments for non-emergency calls.