Waterworks board wants outside review of mayor’s utility plan
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
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Politically connected broker’s deals raise conflict questions
John Bales' firm earned $2.9M in commissions on leases for state agencies and $270,000 in commissions
on the sale of surplus state properties. He also acted as a developer for public-sector
tenants—putting them into buildings owned by him or his associates.
New tax credits may boost jobs at some small companies
Tasked with boosting Indiana’s economy following the Great Recession, the 2010 General Assembly tinkered at the edges
by passing a handful of incentives meant to spur small-business growth.
Indiana budget chief orders another 5 percent in cuts
State revenues are $867 million, or 9.4 percent, less than forecast through the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Tipton County works on deal to fill empty Getrag factory
A central Indiana county is nearing approval of more than $13 million in incentives in hopes of attracting a company to take
over a sprawling factory that a Chrysler supplier stopped building in 2008.
Indianapolis gets $10 million for clean energy
The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings
more energy efficient.
Report: Indiana far short of funding teacher pensions
Indiana is among the nation’s five most underfunded teacher pension programs, but low ranking is misleading.
Carmel City Center gaining momentum
Thirteen years after Mayor Jim Brainard first described his vision for a new downtown along Range Line Road, Carmel City Center
is starting to look like a city.
Ohio congressmen seek to raid Indy defense accounting jobs
U.S. Reps. Kucinich and LaTourette say about 225 Marine Corps IT jobs belong in Cleveland instead of Indianapolis.
City-County Building ‘greening’ project to cost $8 million
City expects environmentally friendly overhaul of downtown headquarters to provide net savings of $250,000 per year.
City flush with energy-saving ideas for building
City-County Building energy-efficiency upgrades are set to be unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The nearly 50-year old landmark is the centerpiece of the city's greener-building initiative.
Super Bowl practice facility moving to UIndy
Host committee opts to partner with University of Indianapolis and build community center at Arsenal Tech High School, the
original site of
the domed practice facility.
USA Football makes move to Indianapolis official
As expected, city officials announced Tuesday morning that USA Football will relocate its headquarters to Indianapolis from
Vienna, Va. The move should be complete by August.
Health care tech firm Gemms adding 69 jobs
Carmel-based electronic medical records developer Gemms Inc. plans to invest $2.1 million to expand its headquarters and software
development operations here, more than doubling its staff in the next five years.
USA Football expected to announce relocation to city
Mayor Greg Ballard's office has an announcement scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday to reveal a "major sport's national governing body" that is moving to the city. IBJ reported in February that USA Football was seriously considering moving here.
Volcano’s ash postpones Indiana trade mission
Officials hope to reschedule flight to Italy for Tuesday to salvage the remainder of planned job attraction and creation trip.
Ethanol doubles its efforts in effort to keep subsidies
For years, ethanol fuel derived from corn was almost politically untouchable, thanks to powerful advocates on Capitol Hill.
The ethanol industry has consequently exploded over the last decade, thanks to government subsidies and incentives. But skepticism
about ethanol is rising, prompted by fluctuating food prices and an organized campaign by anti-ethanol advocates to discredit
the industry.
Indiana congressional incumbents outraise challengers
Republican Rep. Dan Burton, who's seeking his 15th term in central Indiana's heavily Republican 5th District, raised
$754,000 through March 31 in that heavily contested race.
Indiana near bottom of heap for 2010 earmarks
Indiana received just over $14 per capita and ranked 48th among all states, down from 43rd in 2009.
Pacers’ woes tied to Lucas Oil Stadium deal
Five years ago, the Indiana Pacers ownership was not included in discussions about a potential new downtown home for the Indianapolis
Colts, and now city and Pacers officials are paying the price.