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Government & Economic Development
City Market board sought 3-year closure for redevelopment
November 3, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerBoard president says he quit after Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declined proposal to shut down historic landmark until
2013 for major renovation.
MoreOhio casino question could affect Indiana
November 2, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressOhio voters are poised to weigh in on a ballot question that would authorize casinos in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and
Toledo.
MoreWishard hopes to overcome taxpayer skepticism in referendum
November 2, 2009
J.K. WallTuesday's vote will determine if Marion County Health & Hospital Corp. can sell up to $703 million in taxpayer-backed bonds
to replace the county-owned hospital.
MoreGreenwood seeks $75M in stimulus funds to speed road plans, lure interchange
October 31, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Johnson County community hopes an economic stimulus grant for transportation will hasten its plans to build an east-west
thoroughfare and set the stage for a new Interstate 65 interchange.
MoreGovernor still mulling creation of new Indiana 'heritage' agency
October 31, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe idea of merging the State Library, Indiana State Museum and several other history-related entities into one new agency
is still
on the table, a state representative said.
MoreStudy recommends upgrades for public transportation in counties surrounding Indianapolis
October 31, 2009
Chris O'MalleyIndyGo, for all its faults, is the Cadillac of transit systems in the Indianapolis region. Service breaks at county lines
and the absence of passenger shelters are among the deficiencies facing transit systems in surrounding counties.
MoreTechPoint to focus on IT firms specializing in medical, life sciences sectors
October 31, 2009
Chris O'MalleyLong tracking the emergence of information technology firms involved in the health and life sciences sector, the state’s
IT trade group, TechPoint, is undergoing a mitosis of sorts to help fuel the trend. It has created Advancing
Life Science & Health Care Information Technology, or ALHIT, which will focus on growing this subset of the IT realm.
MoreState rejects high bid for 19-acre parcel near downtown
October 30, 2009
Cory SchoutenThe Indiana Finance Authority declined to sell a 19-acre development parcel between the White River and Fall Creek near downtown
Indianapolis after it received only two bids at an auction Thursday.
MoreGrill maker to locate HQ in Indiana, hire 300
October 28, 2009
IBJ StaffWaterloo, Ontario-based Onward Manufacturing Co. Ltd. announced Wednesday afternoon that it would locate its first U.S. grill
production center in northeast Indiana, creating more than 300 jobs in Huntington by 2011.
MoreNew IT firm to create 400 jobs in Kokomo
October 28, 2009
IBJ StaffZuna Infotech will locate in Kokomo's Inventrek Technology Park, a high-tech business incubator and state-certified technology
park.
MoreIndiana lands $39.4M in power-grid stimulus grants
October 27, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIPL will receive $20 million to help pay for a $48.8 million project to install more than 28,000 smart meters; Midwest ISO
will get $17.3 million toward a $34.5 million project to install 150 phasor measurement units.
MoreSmoking-ban backers, opponents vow to keep battling
October 27, 2009
Brock BenefielSupporters of a stricter ban on smoking in Indianapolis workplaces said the City-County Council's decision Monday night to
table the proposal will not kill efforts to get legislation passed.
MoreCouncil tables smoking ban
October 26, 2009
Brock BenefielEfforts to broaden Indianapolis' workplace smoking ban came up short Monday night as members of the City-County Council voted
to table the proposal. The ordinance would have prohibited patrons from lighting up in bars, bowling alleys and nightclubs,
expanding an existing law that prohibits smoking in most public places, including restaurants that serve minors.
MoreIndy Chamber of Commerce endorses smoking ban
October 26, 2009
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is throwing its weight behind a tougher workplace smoking ban up for consideration tonight
by the City-County Council.
MoreIndiana cities association seeking local tax options
October 26, 2009
Associated PressThe association representing 470 cities and towns wants lawmakers to pass legislation that would give municipalities the authority
to adopt local option income taxes.
MoreFirst Financial gets sweet deal on Irwin Financial's bank assets
October 24, 2009
Greg AndrewsIt’s good to be among the favored few, those blessed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to scoop up the remnants
of failed banks. Because it was on the FDIC list of approved buyers, Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp
was able to acquire Columbus, Ind.-based Irwin Financial Corp.’s banking operations under terms
that would make any deal-maker proud.
MoreCook Group Inc. owner says health reform's tax on medical devices could kill jobs
October 24, 2009
IBJ StaffBloomington-based Cook Group Inc. might have to cut as many as 1,000 local jobs if Congress enacts a tax on medical devices
to pay for health care reform, company founder Bill Cook said in an interview.
MoreCity official: 'We're obligated' to weigh privatizing some stadium, convention duties
October 21, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerMayoral Chief of Staff Paul Okeson said the city isn't sure it makes sense to privatize operations now handled by
the Capital Improvement Board, “but we’re obligated on behalf of the taxpayer to find out.”
MoreState jobless rate dips for third consecutive month
October 21, 2009
Scott OlsonUnemployment in Indiana fell for the third consecutive month in September, bucking the national trend of rising jobless rates,
the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Wednesday morning.
MoreLockheed Martin planning Indianapolis layoffs
October 19, 2009
IBJ StaffMaryland-based Lockheed Martin will idle 10 percent of the employees at its Indianapolis call center as a result of declining
call volumes and "funding issues" that are cutting short a five-year federal contract worth a total of $80 million.
MoreConsultant: Indianapolis water utility lax in overseeing Veolia
October 17, 2009
Chris O'MalleyThe city too often relied on the Department of Waterworks’ board, on consultants and on the private
operator, Veolia Water, rather than on the department’s own staff “to ensure safe and efficient
operation, maintenance and management” of Indianapolis Water. That’s one of several critical
findings of a consultant hired by the department and filed as part of a 35-percent rate-hike request
pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
MoreFunding cut jeopardizes popular Indiana Artisan program
October 17, 2009
Anthony SchoettleA state-run program aimed at boosting business for local artisans—ranging from painters to syrup makers—and
turning them into a draw for tourists is in jeopardy because of dramatic funding cuts.
MoreBaucus health reform bill draws fire in Indiana, too
October 17, 2009
IBJ StaffThe health insurance industry’s sudden counterpunch to the Senate version of health reform echoed in Indiana and
opened a key issue for the rest of the debate: Will covering half of the country’s uninsured mean raising premiums for
the 85 percent of Americans who already have insurance?
MoreCity trying to land headquarters of storytelling organization
October 17, 2009
IBJ StaffThe National Storytelling Network will consider Indianapolis, along with eight other cities, as it looks to move its headquarters
from Jonesborough, Tenn.
MoreBloomington mayor to roll out chain-store ordinance for downtown
October 17, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinBloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan believes this beloved college town loses a bit of its identity every time a national chain sets
up shop.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!