No signs of unrest downtown as Election Day comes and goes
No instances of widespread vandalism or property damage in the city’s core had been reported as of midnight and most streets near Monument Circle were generally quiet.
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Holcomb says he’s eager for another four years
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb maintained a strong lead over Democratic opponent Woody Myers and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater all night on Tuesday as election results trickled in.
Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
At least 98.1 million people voted before Election Day, or just shy of 71 percent of the nearly 139 million ballots cast during the 2016 presidential election. Experts are predicting record turnout this year.
More downtown business owners prepare for possible election violence
Nearly one dozen downtown Indianapolis buildings and businesses have boarded up their windows and glass doors for Election Day, even though local law enforcement leaders and downtown officials aren’t expecting demonstrations that could spark vandalism or looting.
Election Day FAQ: What you need to know
It’s Election Day, which can be stressful regardless of your party affiliation or whether or not you even cast a ballot this year. Here’s what you need to know about today and how results will come tonight (and possibly for the next several days).
IBJ Podcast: This is the number you really need to know to save enough for retirement
Peter “Pete the Planner” Dunn breaks down the factors you must consider when building up your retirement nest egg.
Flood of early voting expected to delay Indiana, Marion County election results
In Marion County, “a large volume of absentee votes” will take days to get counted once that process begins on Tuesday, said Russell Hollis, deputy director of the Marion County Clerk’s Office. As a result, key races are not expected be decided on Election Night.
State not releasing detailed COVID outbreak data
Other than tracking schools and long-term-care facilities, the state doesn’t post any identifying data on a website or dashboard where people can identify COVID hot spots and track their spread.
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s coronavirus stance drawing criticism
The Republican has said repeatedly that he’d be willing to take a step back in the phased-in reopening if key data indicated the pandemic was worsening. But he has never made good on that threat.
Q&A: IPS superintendent talks masks, social distancing and educating kids
IBJ reporter Samm Quinn talked with Superintendent Aleesia Johnson about how returning has gone so far and other impacts COVID-19 has had on the state’s largest public school system.
Community Health says income fell 48% in first nine months of year, citing pandemic
But virtual appointments with physicians soared from 1,121 visits in the first nine months of 2019 to 327,432 in the same period this year, an increase of 29,000%
Election officials approve use of Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision comes after voter complaints of lines at early-voting centers that were several hours long.
Top political analyst changes outlook for 5th District race to ’tilt Democrat’
Inside Elections made the rating change this week for the tight race between Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state lawmaker Christina Hale. Money has been pouring into the race, with nearly $12 million spent on TV advertising alone.
Local cybersecurity company acquired by New York firm, plans national expansion
Pondurance has been a tempting target in the quickly consolidating cybersecurity space, generating seven-figure profit annually while remaining focused on Indiana-based clients.
Shake Shack plans to open downtown location in 2021
The fast-casual burger chain has secured a third Indy-area location, this one on the first floor of a ritzy downtown apartment building nearing completion by the Mass Ave Cultural District.
Indiana could get first vaccine supply by mid-November, state officials say
The situation remains murky, as several drugmakers and research institutions are scrambling to develop a vaccine, but none have yet won approval from the Food and Drug Administration to distribute the drug.
Election officials to consider opening Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision will require unanimous support from the three-member Marion County Election Board, which consists of two Democrats and one Republican.
Lilly signs $375M deal with government for experimental COVID-19 treatment
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday that the U.S. government will accept 300,000 vials of the drug, called bamlanivimab, if the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency authorization for its use.
TV spending adds up to nearly $12M in tight 5th District race
According to a report of media buys obtained by the IBJ, nearly $7 million has been spent collectively by Democrat Christina Hale’s campaign and organizations trying to get her elected over Republican candidate Victoria Spartz since August. About $4.9 million has collectively been spent by Spartz’s campaign and organizations hoping to elect her to the seat.
Libertarian candidate repeatedly attacks Holcomb during gubernatorial debate
During the discussion, the candidates answered questions about job creation, broadband internet, marijuana, a COVID-19 vaccine, racial disparities, redistricting and what time zone Indiana should be.