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Government & Economic Development
Township offices have to go
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.
MoreFearful companies are curtailing employee insurance, retirement perks
March 2, 2009
J.K. WallExperts worry that if unemployment worsens, even more companies could be forced to cut benefits, especially health insurance.
MoreWar did not end the Great Depression
March 2, 2009
Morton MarcusIt was not World War II that moved America out of the Great Depression.
MoreBrightpoint adjusts as wireless demand finally cools off
March 2, 2009
Chris O'MalleyAfter years of torrid gains in the number of wireless phones it handles, Brightpoint has had two consecutive comparable-quarter
declines.
MoreRaising already-lofty lodging levy could cause convention planners to bypass Indianapolis
March 2, 2009
Scott OlsonRaising Indianapolis' tax on hotel rooms — already one of the highest rates in the nation — could be the tipping
point that causes conventioneers to bypass Indianapolis, some industry experts say.
MoreGeist restaurateur buffeted by financial squalls
March 2, 2009
Greg AndrewsHenri and Shelley Najem, who own The Bella Vita restaurant in Geist, represent the scores of Indiana restaurant operators
feeling financial pressure, given the severe economic slump.
MoreIndiana Public worker, teacher funds have lost $8B in 15 months
March 2, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerThe state's two biggest pension funds are poised to combine into one Indiana Public Retirement System, with a single executive
director and board.
MoreFor unemployed, searching for job is full-time endeavor
March 2, 2009
J.K. WallAs job losses accelerate in the worst recession in a generation, it's becoming tougher and tougher for even well-educated,
experienced professionals to find work �¢?? or at least to find a job in the area and at the pay they want.
MoreUnemployment taxes could break small biz
March 2, 2009
Raising the taxes to 5 percent-6 percent for a company like mine would be devastating, even though I have few employees.
MoreProperty-tax bill would hurt seniors
March 2, 2009
Retired people living on a fixed income have no way to raise extra money to pay for property taxes.
MoreHere's the solution to economic crisis
March 2, 2009
Replacing all sales taxes with an import tax/tariff is among several reforms that would solve the nation's economic crises.
MoreLegislators struggling with economic imperatives
March 2, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumThe Indiana state budget will continue to be a work in progress for many more weeks.
MoreMarket, not bailouts, should stimulate refinancings
March 2, 2009
Mike HicksMarkets, no matter how imperfect, not government programs, manage the economy.
MorePayroll tax hike looming
February 23, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerShoring up the state's jobless-fund shortfall likely will cost employers and employees more.
MoreCrackdown on bank pay pinches Hoosier execs
February 23, 2009
Greg AndrewsWhen Sen. Chris Dodd decided to wage war on corporate excess, he had Wall Street fat cats in his sights, not people like Bob
Jones, the folksy CEO of Old National Corp. in Evansville.
MoreICVA seeks extra $15M to market new center
February 23, 2009
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association says it needs more sales and marketing firepower to fill an expanded convention
center and adjacent hotels. That means asking the city's Capital Improvement Board—one of ICVA's primary sources of funds—for
a budget increase of up to 50 percent at the worst possible time.
MoreEconomic illnesses are like viruses
February 23, 2009
Morton MarcusWhat kind of remedy should be applied to the economy? Surely we want something that will work quickly. But we also want something
that will help provide income in the future. That's called investment.
MoreCIB can't count on mall funders
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.
MoreIndians concerned about possible ticket tax
February 16, 2009
Anthony SchoettleSome local officials wrestling with the Capital Improvement Board's $37 million deficit think part of the profit made by the
Indianapolis Indians could be used to narrow that deficit, but Indian officials balk at that idea because they say they've
already paid more than their share.
MoreCIB could ask for $34 million in write-offs from Circle Centre investors to ease deficit
February 16, 2009
Cory SchoutenA group of mostly local companies that made big investments to help launch Circle Centre mall soon could be asked to write
off a portion of profits they agreed to redirect into the construction of Conseco Fieldhouse.
MoreAre we victims of 'group think'?
February 16, 2009
John Guy"Group think," a powerful and controlling force, was present as the Capital Improvement Board built Lucas Oil Stadium and
Eli Lilly and Co. developed and marketed Zyprexa.
MoreDon't ask the Colts
February 16, 2009
The Colts are our "heroes," the bedrock of our community (at least for the few months per year that most of them spend here).
Why should these esteemed athletes help the city?
MorePacers: We've lost money 9 of last 10 years
February 9, 2009
Anthony SchoettleSwamped by financial losses that go back to the time Herb and Mel Simon bought the Indiana Pacers in 1983, team officials
are now looking for a new game plan—one that may involve financial assistance from taxpayers and visitors.
MoreNASA contracts soaring
February 9, 2009
Chris O'MalleyNASA begins to award more grants to Indiana firms and universities.
MoreCIB failure isn't an option
February 9, 2009
Creativity and transparency are required to fix the Capital Improvement Board's financial woes.
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See, I told u Indyman and Dipsicle....this 8 days is overkill. It's barely worth a weekend....great job Tony George! Your dream has been fulfilled....he fans want the I r l back. Thats how good it was.....and that sucked.
I have been in training for a short time now but right off I can see that safety and quality are the number one issues, my experience as of late has been a positive one, the employees along with Jeff the plant manager and the operation supervisor as well as the engineers are a highly motivated group of people, what an asset for the area to have and for company's in need of a quality metal products.
Pimlico
While I understand the severity of their actions as well as everyones eagerness to hold them responsible for thier lost funds, these gentlemen did know how to make money. Dispite thier poor decisions over the ownership of Fair they had made several wise investments which paid them greatly. This proves they do have the potential to rebuild so they can repay. I do not feel they should live the life of luxuary but given an opportunity could they find ways of repaying the debts? They are doing nothing now but being a burden on tax payers. Just a thought!!!!!
You guys have some "interesting" comments to say the least. I hope you will call in and share those opinions starting June 1. I'm looking forward to having you on the air.