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Government & Economic Development
Construction jobs trickling in from road stimulus
July 13, 2009
Chris O'MalleyFederal stimulus money for Indiana highway projects so far has put to work 1,222 people with a payroll of $1.27 million,
according to state records of 42 projects under way in which contractors have reported job data. The work, ranging
from paving to replacing bridge decks, had a total contract value of $39.2 million.
MoreEDITORIAL: School funding has fatal flaws
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.
MoreLegislature snubs casinos, but forms study committee
July 6, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerIndiana's struggling gambling industry didn't get the relief it sought during the special session of the Indiana General Assembly.
But embedded within the budget bill approved June 30 is a provision creating a gambling summer study committee. Its recommendations,
due by Dec. 1, may make or break several of Indiana's casinos.
MoreFEIGENBAUM: Education money helped land key Democratic votes
July 6, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumAs both House Speaker Pat Bauer, D-South Bend, and House Republican Leader Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, see it, this is definitely
a "Republican-flavored" budget. Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels laid the framework, and legislators from both sides
of the aisle largely abided by his bottom lines of spending, state agency cuts and surplus.
MoreCarson vs. Chrysler, round one
July 6, 2009
IBJ StaffU.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, is taking on General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corp. in the
name of crash victims.
MorePeterson has passion for health care and new Lilly position
June 29, 2009
J.K. WallA new communications post at Eli Lilly gives former mayor Bart Peterson an opportunity to meld his experiences in the public
and private sectors.
More$65M development deal would cost Capital Improvement Board
June 22, 2009
Cory SchoutenThe Capital Improvement Board could be forced to give up one of its most profitable assets so the city can pull off a $65-million
public-private downtown development deal. The city has agreed to help a developer revitalize the vacant former Bank One operations
center in part by acquiring an adjacent
parking garage for $18.5 million.
MoreEnerDel poised to get jolt of stimulus juice
June 22, 2009
Greg AndrewsWithin weeks, EnerDel expects to receive notification that it's getting as much as $480 million in financing under a U.S.
Department of Energy program aimed at fostering advanced vehicle manufacturing.
MoreEDITORIAL: Project near MSA may be worth the risk
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.
MoreHICKS: Recessions end, with or without government help
June 22, 2009
Mike HicksThe worst is likely behind us, but difficult times lie ahead, especially for the unemployed.
More$65M downtown development deal raises questions
June 15, 2009
Cory SchoutenA $65 million public-private plan for the redevelopment of a vacant downtown office building is raising eyebrows for its unusual
approach and potential risk to taxpayers. The plan calls for a private developer to acquire the former Bank One operations
center, surface parking lots and an adjacent
parking garage from a private owner for $18.5 million, then sell the 1,680-space garage to the city for $18.5 million.
MoreState audit findings sting Westfield
June 8, 2009
Cory SchoutenWestfield's mayor says the city's rapid growth and small staff are to blame for accounting problems raised in a State Board
of Accounts audit.
MoreUnprecedented economic forecast revision will frame special session
June 1, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerWith the help of outside economists, Indiana government undergoes an economic forecast every other yearâ??a process that's
taken on increased importance this spring, as Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Legislature attempt to craft a two-year budget amid
the deepest recession since the early 1980s.
MoreMARCUS: Let's reassess reassessment
June 1, 2009
Morton MarcusThe process of assessment could be simplified and performed uniformly and inexpensively.
MoreTransit, sustainable development likely to be themes in rescue of near-north neighborhood
June 1, 2009
Chris O'MalleyLocal leaders and, soon, a national team of experts, are quietly developing a strategy to revitalize Marion County's biggest
concentration of brownfield sites and impoverished urban neighborhoods, centered at East 22nd Street and the Monon Trail.
MoreHoliday a reminder of the value of public service
May 25, 2009
Mike HicksMany lament the loss of what might be called timeless values. I place these into two categories; both are exemplified and
sustained by military service.
MorePanel handicaps market recovery chances
May 25, 2009
Cory SchoutenA panel of five veterans of real estate and construction provided industry insights at IBJ's Power Breakfast May
1 at the Westin Indianapolis.
MoreConsider progressive taxes
May 25, 2009
Morton MarcusPut some progressivity into Indiana tax rates when passing the Indiana state budget.
MoreCIB drama goes from bad to worse
May 25, 2009
I am truly disgusted after reading the latest in the perennial saga of the CIB.
MoreCIB executive director out-earns governor, mayor combined
May 18, 2009
Cory SchoutenBarney Levengood, executive director of the financially-struggling Capital Improvement Board, is one of the state's highest-paid
public employees, and some wonder if his pay should be cut.
MoreFiscal crisis calls for drastic measure
May 18, 2009
Mickey MaurerInd. Gov. Mitch Daniels will call the Legislature into special session to pass an acceptable budget, but some legislators
think a budget that would satisfy the governor cannot be crafted by the contentious partisans in this developing fiasco.
MorePrepare for Indiana's low-carbon economy
May 18, 2009
Jesse KharbandaNo doubt the transition to a low-carbon economy will bring great challenges for Hoosier businesses, given how carbon-intensive
our society is. However, if we take proactive steps, Indiana can emerge as a standout success story.
MoreVisible progress in the city hides other troubles
May 18, 2009
Indianapolis still looks like a city with momentum, despite the dismal economy. But appearances can be deceiving.
MoreStop funding CIB
May 18, 2009
Well-intentioned or not, competent or not, the so-called "leaders" [sports columnist Bill Benner] referenced in your [May
4] column failed miserably in representing the best interests of taxpayers and instead presided over an unconscionable transfer
of wealth from "We the people" to a small number of professional sports owners and players.
MoreLegislators, governor disagree about special session
May 11, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumAssigning responsibility for what stuck us with a special session is a political post-session must, but playing the blame
game usually isn't a productive exercise.
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Can IBJ please stop referring to this property as "Kessler Mansion"? What a ridiculous title for the biggest, bloated, blight in our city. It's not a mansion. At best, it's an ideal site to shoot low-budget porn. Ahhh! Another business use!
Its stories like these that prove that a Ball State diploma is worth less than the paper that its printed on. A real institution of higher learning would have taken care of this long ago. No way should this crap be taught in a SCIENCE class.
It is such a shame that King Ballard has made Indianapolis into Chicago south with all of the rampant corruption.
How many of these 1,259 bills were actually heard and voted on on the floor vs how many were shot down in committee?
When a an arrogant young guy with essentially no experience and no qualifications for the job, was dropped into an Administrator position out of nowhere by his "mentor" in the Mayor's office things seemed fishy. Sometimes things are what they seem.