IPS to spend $15M on retention bonuses, more flexibility for teachers
Indianapolis Public Schools plans to spend federal emergency funds on cash bonuses to reward staff who stay with the district, officials announced last week.
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Amazon tries to stave off union drive on two fronts
Amazon is gearing up for its toughest labor fight yet, with two separate union elections coming to a head as soon as next week that could provide further momentum to the recent wave of organizing efforts across the country.
Ball State kicks off plans to revitalize Village district, build performance venue
The university hopes to bolster the declining business-and-culture district by creating a center for theater and dance and green-lighting an Ohio firm to develop a hotel, apartments, retail spots, and spaces for office and research work.
Luxury apartments to open soon in former AT&T building
A local developer’s $80 million conversion of a 20-story office building into luxury apartments is the largest project of its kind downtown.
Financial challenges plague rural hospitals, including in Indiana
Rural hospitals have long struggled to stay afloat. But now, the sector is facing a wave of closings under additional financial pressures, some caused by the pandemic that has strained resources.
Wastewater treatment plans move ahead despite backlash in West Indy
A fight over zoning has devolved into debates over odor, water quality, and the impact of another wastewater treatment plant in the area on nearby residents.
Chip shortage forces GM to pause production at Indiana plant
The plant makes Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierra light duty pickups and employs more than 4,000 blue collar workers.
AES Indiana’s Martinsville plant back online after nearly a year of repairs
The power plant is one of three generating stations that provides electricity to about 500,000 AES Indiana customers in central Indiana. The utility said it has made a wide series of repairs since the plant conked out nearly a year ago.
Familiar name, self-pour beer concept planned at former Moe & Johnny’s site
The Bulldog Bar & Lounge, which is expected to open in May, will feature 48 self-serve taps in addition to traditional bar service and a restaurant named BD Social.
Area homebuilders off to slow start in 2022 despite demand for houses
Supply-chain issues, labor shortages and a lack of suitable lots are holding back sales, according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
Customers to exercise under retractable roof at planned Carmel fitness center
Ozwell Fitness will feature a 2,600-square-foot retractable dome roof that will allow customers to exercise outdoors.
Downtown apartment property sells for more than $120 million
The acquisition by Indianapolis-based Zidan Management Co. is believed to be the largest single-property apartment sale in Indiana history.
Gershman, Citimark partner with Milhaus on $65M Broad Ripple project
The project at the site of a former Kroger store is expected to consist of about 234 apartment units, a 240-space parking garage and 3,600 square feet of street-level restaurant space.
Boomerang planning $150M residential development in Fishers
Abbott Commons would include homes ranging in cost from $325,000 for townhomes to single-family houses for $475,000.
‘Everything is on the table’ as IPS addresses enrollment decline, too many schools
The fiscal pressures raise the question of whether district leaders will consider closing schools—an option used recently to address a shrinking enrollment of secondary grades.
Braun: Supreme Court should leave decisions on interracial marriage, abortion to states
During a conference call to discuss the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, Sen. Mike Braun from Indiana said he’d welcome the rescinding of several key decisions made by the court in the past 70 years to pass the power to the states.
Indiana GOP lawmakers plan to override veto of trans sports bill
Lawmakers in both the GOP-dominated House and Senate need a simple majority vote to override the governor’s veto. They will return to the Indiana Statehouse on May 24 for technical corrections day.
Developer planning 11-story, $85M apartment project near IU Health campus
To be named Hall Place Apartments, the 308-unit project would occupy about two acres just south of 18th Street and west of Illinois Street.
Marian University teams with national player to launch preparatory school
Called Marian University Preparatory School, or MU Prep, the school initially will be open to Indiana students entering grades 6-9 in the 2022-23 academic year.
Lilly shareholders to vote again on splitting CEO, board chair roles
For the third year in a row, an investor is proposing that the pharmaceutical company scrap the tradition of combining the role of chief executive officer and board chair.