Democrat Keith Potts ends U.S. Senate bid
Keith Potts, an Indianapolis city-county councilor, is ending campaign for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Taylor Wooten, Indianapolis Business Journal
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IMPD’s expanding use of tech raises privacy concerns
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is poised to invest $9 million in COVID-19 recovery funds into cameras and other technology, even as some critics raise privacy and efficacy concerns.
Hogsett wins third term in most expensive mayor’s race in Indianapolis history
Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett beat back his best-funded Republican challenger ever in businessman Jefferson Shreve, winning a third term Tuesday in what was the most expensive mayoral race in Indianapolis history.
Indianapolis to move about 550 employees to City-County Building
The city of Indianapolis plans to move about 550 workers from satellite locations around the city into the City-County Building by the end of 2024, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office announced Monday.
Worker shortage leads firms to hire more ex-offenders
Amid a nationwide worker shortage, central Indiana employers are increasingly taking a chance on new hires who have been arrested or convicted of a crime.
Lawrence Common Council, Mayor Steve Collier settle legal battle
The Lawrence Common Council approved a settlement agreement Wednesday to close a messy legal battle between the legislative body and Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier. The council appropriated $335,000 to pay legal fees.
Indianapolis deploys clinicians, specialists to deal with downtown mental health crises
Since July 1, individuals in distress in downtown Indianapolis have been able to call 911 to receive assistance from a plainclothes-wearing team from the pilot program of the Clinician Led Community Response, or CLCR.
Indy to test state law in nuisance enforcement effort
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration is seeking a stronger approach to force property and business owners to discourage behavior that compromises public safety.
Indy Councilor Keith Potts announces run for Braun’s US Senate seat
Indianapolis City-County Council member Keith Potts plans to challenge Marc Carmichael for the Democratic nomination to fill U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s seat.
Hogsett’s new gun proposal reignites criticism of fellow Democrat Mears
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is making fighting crime a key part of his campaign for a third term, but a portion of his recently announced crime-fighting plan has led to renewed criticism of Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
Indy moves ahead with pet sale restrictions, but will state lawmakers stop them?
The city of Indianapolis is moving forward with plans to implement an ordinance banning the retail sale of pets that come from sources other than shelters or not-for-profit animal rescue organizations.
Indy’s mental health crisis response teams to launch this summer
Clinician-led teams will be available to respond to mental health emergencies in Indianapolis as early as July 1, officials in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration announced Monday.
IMPD faces tough competition for police recruits
Police departments across the country are playing tug-of-war for potential recruits, and Indianapolis is working to find an advantage.
Hogsett wins chance to seek 3rd term as Indy mayor, will face best-funded GOP foe yet
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett soundly defeated Democratic challenger Robin Shackleford in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a November showdown with Jefferson Shreve, a largely self-funded millionaire candidate who handily won the GOP nomination.
Bill targeting ‘noncompliant’ prosecutors appears dead for 2023 session
Indiana legislation aimed at preventing county prosecutors from refusing to enforce certain laws appears to be dead for this year.
Bill aims to keep state from releasing nonresident prisoners in Indianapolis
Indianapolis officials are backing legislation they hope will mean fewer former inmates are dropped off in the city without a housing plan after they’re released from prison.
Crime in downtown Indianapolis: Is perception worse than reality?
Business leaders’ differing responses show how complicated it is to analyze and interpret crime data and incidents and assess the safety of downtown Indianapolis, even among those who routinely traverse the city’s central core.
Marion County fair board in legal fight with former executive director
The Marion County Agricultural Fair Association Inc. — a board that oversees the Marion County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis — is locked in an ongoing legal feud with its former executive director.
City seeks developer input on former Oaktree Apartments site in Indy
Developers have until Jan. 31 to respond to the request for information on the 19-acre former Oaktree Apartments site at the corner of 42nd Street and Post Road in Indianapolis.
