Solar industry on edge as Trump weighs tariffs on panels
Some in the booming U.S. solar-power industry are hoping a decision this week by President Donald Trump doesn’t bring on an eclipse.
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Purdue joins team devising materials for super-fast aircraft
The three-year project involves research into and development of materials and structures for reusable hypersonic aircraft, which travel at five times the speed of sound.
Shutdown continues into workweek as Senate talks drag on
A vote to break a Democratic filibuster on a short-term funding bill is scheduled for noon Monday.
Senate Democrats block GOP funding plan as shutdown kicks in
Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stop-gap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century. Behind the scenes, leading Republicans and Democrats were trying to work out a compromise.
Dem, GOP leaders blaming each other as shutdown looms
Democrats in the Senate have served notice they will filibuster a four-week, government-wide funding bill that cleared the House Thursday evening, seeking to shape a subsequent measure.
U.S. government proposes new rules for hog slaughter
The controversial rule changes would have an impact in Indiana, which is the country’s fifth-largest pork producer.
Indy a top spot for Amazon HQ2 if home prices guide its choice
If Amazon wants to locate its HQ2 in the most-affordable spot for housing, there’s an obvious choice: Pittsburgh. But Philadelphia and Indianapolis aren't far behind.
House votes to avert federal shutdown, but Senate chances dim
A divided House on Thursday passed an eleventh-hour plan to keep the government running. But the measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline.
Hogsett says Amazon bid focuses more on quality of life than sites, incentives
The mayor also told IBJ that the city is “prepared to look at anything and everything” that would help it secure Amazon’s planned second U.S. headquarters—as long as any action is fiscally prudent.
Amazon heats up fight for HQ2: Here’s how 20 contenders stack up
Now that Amazon.com Inc. has whittled down the list of cities it’s considering for its second North American headquarters, here are some pros and cons of the places on Amazon’s very long shortlist.
Top lawmakers say cold beer bill on ice this year, but predict issue will return
The top two Republicans in the Indiana Legislature said Thursday that legislation that would overturn an unusual law and allow more stores to sell cold beer is dead this legislative session.
Bosma says Legislature might move on Amazon incentives this session
Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma said lawmakers could move an incentives bill “expeditiously” to attract Amazon’s proposed second headquarters, if necessary, but he wouldn’t be in favor of doing what Wisconsin did to lure Foxconn.
Officials say city’s selection as Amazon HQ2 finalist already a victory
Local government officials and economic development experts expressed excitement Thursday about the selection of Indianapolis as a finalist for Amazon’s second headquarters, while acknowledging there’s a long way to go to land the grand prize.
Indianapolis among 20 finalists for new Amazon headquarters
Seattle-based Amazon solicited proposals in September for its second corporate seat, a project that’s expected to cost more than $5 billion and create 50,000 jobs.
Future of CBD sales still unclear after hours of testimony
The future for cannabidiol, or CBD, oil in Indiana remains unclear after an Indiana senator declined to call for a vote on two bills that would legalize the sale of the substance if certain specifications are met.
Women rally at Statehouse for legislation against gender pay discrimination
Rep. Linda Lawson and Sen. Jean Breaux are working together this session to pass legislation that would hold employers accountable for permitting a wage gap between male and female workers.
Indy Dems remain in disarray following council coup
Is the Marion County Democratic Party broken?
North-split construction critics want more neighborhood-friendly plan
As INDOT moves forward with plans for a major I-65/I-70 construction project, a coalition of residents with concerns about the impact on surrounding neighborhoods is also gaining steam.
UPDATE: Indiana Senate panel votes against expanded cold beer sales
Indiana will likely remain the only state that restricts who can sell cold beer after a Senate panel voted Wednesday to uphold a closely guarded law that protects the interests of liquor stores.
UPDATE: Apple to build second campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge
Apple said it plans to build another corporate campus and hire 20,000 workers during the next five years as part of a commitment to the United States that will be partially financed by an upcoming windfall from the country’s new tax law.