August 17, 2009
The local eateries are suffering along with everyone else, but those that have
the wherewithal are taking a chance by expanding into bargain-priced locations.
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August 10, 2009
IBJ StaffIf Denver-based Ecolonomic Realty Group decides it wants to pursue a $25 million redevelopment of the old Winona Memorial
Hospital site and presents a solid proposal, the city is in no position to turn down the tax revenue
it would generate.
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August 3, 2009
IBJ StaffCorporate boards need more women, but not people such as Susan Bayh, wife of Sen. Evan Bayh. It’s not
that she isn’t up to the task. The former attorney at Eli Lilly and Co. and visiting professor at Butler University
is by all accounts capable. So we’re not surprised she regularly receives invitations to serve on boards. But
we are surprised she accepts.
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July 27, 2009
IBJ StaffA referendum this fall on Wishard Health Services’ plans to build a $754 million hospital will tell a lot about the
mood—and savvy—of Marion County voters. In this economy, and with government at all levels strapped
for cash, the knee-jerk reaction might be to reject such a proposal.
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July 20, 2009
IBJ StaffIn trying times, people and businesses often have to get creative to make ends meet. The same should hold true for local
government. That’s why we commend city leaders for thinking outside the box in considering two initiatives
to cut costs and generate public revenue.
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July 13, 2009
IBJ StaffA state budget was passed June 30, but it’s balanced on the backs of poor children. Legislators
deserve praise for at least slightly increasing overall education funding, but because of a flawed funding
formula, urban districts such as Indianapolis Public Schools actually will lose money in the next two
years.
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July 6, 2009
IBJ StaffThe legislative session that concluded June 30 with passage of a two-year budget left a bad taste in our mouths. For starters,
legislators lacked the courage to tackle local government reformeven though cash-strapped units of government
desperately need the millions of dollars in savings they would generate. In short, they put political cronyism ahead of the
interests of the state.
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June 29, 2009
IBJ StaffLawmakers must take action but also ensure that any plan incorporates four basic principles.
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June 22, 2009
The city has unveiled a dramatic plan for new housing and retail development to revitalize the old Market Square Arena site.
Despite some shortcomings, the project deserves a chance to give the stagnant area a boost.
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June 8, 2009
IBJ StaffOvertures Gov. Mitch Daniels has extended to the General Assembly should be sufficient to end squabbling over the budget.
Legislators ought to take the offer, pass a budget, and leave the Statehouse before they throw any more sand in the gears.
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June 1, 2009
We applaud the efforts of those who are laying the groundwork for viable mass transit in the Indianapolis area.
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May 25, 2009
Incentives have long been used as an effective tool in business to improve employee performance. But can a concept that helps
companies motivate workers also work in public education?
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May 18, 2009
Indianapolis still looks like a city with momentum, despite the dismal economy. But appearances can be deceiving.
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May 11, 2009
A strong economy requires risk-takers, and it is the bold and brash who will seize opportunities as the economy rebounds.
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May 4, 2009
Lawmakers sometimes do their best work right after an election, when they have a fresh victory in hand and can think beyond
their political self-interest. Not this time.
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April 20, 2009
Casting the CIB's deficit as an Indianapolis problem is simplistic and inaccurate because it overlooks the millions of dollars
in state tax revenue generated by those venues and an endless list of vendors that do business with them.
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April 13, 2009
Rating doctors via online services helps consumers make better health care decisions.
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April 6, 2009
It's good to see Conner Prairie thriving after the rocky years it endured earlier in the decade.
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April 6, 2009
The state's overreliance on gambling, what once seemed like easy money, is becoming a major concern to taxpayers.
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March 30, 2009
Indiana lawmakers are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place when it comes to fixing the state's bankrupt unemployment
insurance fund.
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March 16, 2009
Layoffs don't have to be brutal.
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March 9, 2009
We're generally supportive of a plan to merge the state's two largest public pensions in an effort to save money, but it's
hard to know exactly what to think considering the lack of detailed information available about the performance of the funds.
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March 2, 2009
Leaders on both sides of the aisle have called for streamlining township government, and it's time to demand that our legislators
make those changes.
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February 23, 2009
If the Capital Improvement Board comes, hat in hand, looking for help, we trust the investing companies will carefully weigh
the benefits they've derived from the city and its thriving downtown before delivering an answer.
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February 16, 2009
It's time for Indiana to get rid of a law that limits liquor distribution to in-state companies.
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I'd rather the state keep my $7 instead of sending $3 to me and $4 to some attorney.
Hey Horace, I totally support your right for freedom of religious expression as well as your right to take this class. BUT I do believe this class should be presented as part of a religion curriculum and not as a science course.
Gob Bluth
Scotty's Lakeside at Geist was SO much better than this new Detour. We enjoyed the family nights, atmosphere, food and selection of local beers at Scotty's Lakeside. The new Detour has a lower level of service and we were not impressed with the food and beer selections. Would love to have Scotty's Lakeside back!!!
I have only been to The Precedent Scotty's location, but food and service have been consistently good and they are always packed. I'd love to say 'good-bye' to Detour(big babies). Since that area is built and intended to a mix of residential and business, there should not be any kind of noise level that would disturb any of the homeowners or patrons nearby. I've been to Detour only once (all it takes for me) and the food was so-so and overpriced and the service was under-par. Keep on trucking Mr. Wise!