December 8, 2012
As a father of four (three of whom are about to become teenagers—yes, triplets), my wife and I are constantly talking
to them regarding the importance of being a leader and making good choices.
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May 12, 2012
Like many states, Indiana faces a critical need to retrain and, in some cases, re-career adults over age 35.
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October 8, 2011
To no surprise, the economy and job creation were leading campaign issues in the 2010 gubernatorial elections. As a result,
several new governors were elected across the country.
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January 1, 2011
The 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly will have a profound impact on the future of our state and our ability to
retain our ranking as one of the top 10 states in which to do business.
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October 23, 2010
Ten years into the 21st century, most people understand that a strong education system is vital to ensuring long-term economic
development success. Where things become fuzzy is in defining what comprises a strong education system and, more important,
the required outcomes of that system.
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April 17, 2010
State-by-state comparisons ranking residents' satisfaction levels are gaining traction in economic development circles. While
rankings do not drive site-selection decisions, they do play a role.
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December 25, 2006
The 2007 Indiana General Assembly session will begin in January. As a result of last month's election, the House of Representatives
is now controlled by Democrats, and the Senate is in the hands of Republicans. Regardless of which political party controls
which branch of the Legislature, Hoosiers expect collaboration and progress. Indiana has built tremendous momentum in economic
development, but more work lies ahead. The momentum must continue into 2007 and beyond. Despite our progress, Indiana must
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These higher rates Co. e about only because physicians are now hospital employees. otherwise physicians couldn't charge these rates and share the windfall with the hospital. Community/rural hospitals probably not buying physicians practices and thus weren't getting the windfall anyway.
The incentive for poor people to get themselves off public assistance and "no longer be poor" is even with help...they're STILL POOR! Being poor, even with some assistance, isn't all that pleasant. (I speak from experience) It's a stubborn myth that poor people, who are on public assistance, are sitting in the lap of luxury. You should try living on just those "freebies" that you mentioned and see how meager they actually are. By the way, I didn't mean you had to buy/own a puppy...just pet one. :)
As near as I can tell the minority has ZERO constitutional obligation to offer a quorum to the majority. A requirement for quorum was inserted into the constitution so that tyrannical majorities could not simply shove through odious and objectionable legislation (which is exactly what they did.) By allowing a tyrannical majority to charge fines against the minority for exercising their constitutional prerogative to deny quorum the court as made a mockery of constitutional governance in the state of Indiana.
The voters elected the Reps to make a vote not walk out on the vote. They had to the right to exercise their opinion and vote "no" to the bill. Let me ask you this if you walked out of your job for 5 straight weeks would you get paid? Would you even have a job to go back to? If any elected official walks out on the people they should be arrested for stealing tax dollars from the public. They were elected to do a job and not leave when the job gets stuff.
I have been to several of their locations in Pennsylvania and always go in for 1 item and leave with a basket full of things. I'm very happy they decided on Indiana, now if only they would put the other store in eastside.