Indianapolis StarView CommentsMore than 200 people rallied Saturday afternoon outside the Governor's Residence on Meridian Street to protest what they describe as government overreach in the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The protest criticized Gov. Eric Holcomb and his series of executive orders, which have restricted which businesses can operate and have directed residents to stay at home except for essential trips. "Are we in Russia?" the writing on one passing RV asked as it honked in support of the crowd.Protesters compared Holcomb to a tyrant, arguing...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsMore than 200 people rallied Saturday afternoon outside the Governor's Residence on Meridian Street to protest what they describe as government overreach in the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The protest criticized Gov. Eric Holcomb and his series of executive orders, which have restricted which businesses can operate and have directed residents to stay at home except for essential trips. "Are we in Russia?" the writing on one passing RV asked as it honked in support of the crowd.Protesters compared Holcomb to a tyrant, arguing...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe public will likely never know the details of the Indianapolis proposal for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters, following a judge's ruling that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation does not have to release the documents under the state's public records law.The sought copies of the city's failed proposal, including all records related to its cost.But the public agency — which assisted both Indianapolis and the city of Gary with its Amazon proposals — has argued that the documents constitute neither an offer nor a final...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsThe public will likely never know the details of the Indianapolis proposal for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters, following a judge's ruling that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation does not have to release the documents under the state's public records law.The sought copies of the city's failed proposal, including all records related to its cost.But the public agency — which assisted both Indianapolis and the city of Gary with its Amazon proposals — has argued that the documents constitute neither an offer nor a final...WW…

Indianapolis StarView CommentsOperating revenues for two major Indianapolis event venues plummeted in March by nearly 60 percent compared to the same month last year, as the city's conventions and athletic events have come to a standstill amid the coronavirus pandemic.The figures for the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium totaled roughly $2 million in March, mainly reflecting revenue made from event rentals, parking, food service and concessions and billing for various types of labor.That's a drop of roughly 59 percent from March 2019 operating revenues, which pulled...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsOperating revenues for two major Indianapolis event venues plummeted in March by nearly 60 percent compared to the same month last year, as the city's conventions and athletic events have come to a standstill amid the coronavirus pandemic.The figures for the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium totaled roughly $2 million in March, mainly reflecting revenue made from event rentals, parking, food service and concessions and billing for various types of labor.That's a drop of roughly 59 percent from March 2019 operating revenues, which pulled...WW…