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Marriage vote unlikely as lawmakers await rulings
January 31, 2013
Associated PressIndiana's legislative leaders are casting doubt on the prospects of taking up a same-sex marriage ban this year.
MorePence names Indiana judge as child services chief
January 30, 2013
Associated PressGov. Mike Pence turned to the top judge of one toughest juvenile court systems in the state to lead the troubled Indiana Department
of Child Services, naming Lake County's Mary Beth Bonaventura to direct the agency Wednesday.
MoreEconomist: Quarterly report shows recession is here
January 30, 2013
IBJ Staff and Associated PressBall State University economist Mike Hicks said the quarterly contraction in the economy only confirms his fears that the
United States is already in another recession.
MoreHouse panel backs mass-transit funding referendum
January 30, 2013
A legislative committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would let local voters decide whether to fund a $1.3
billion mass transit system in the Indianapolis area.
MoreDefense attorneys in Bales case trash former co-defendant
January 30, 2013
Cory SchoutenAttorney and developer Paul J. Page is no longer a co-defendant in the fraud trial of real estate broker John M. Bales and
partner Bill Spencer. But you wouldn't know it from the action Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Only now, rather than federal
prosecutors, it's defense attorneys for Bales and Spencer who are targeting Page.
MoreSenator: Voucher expansion must get House OK first
January 30, 2013
Associated PressThe chairman of the Indiana Senate Education Committee says any proposals to expand the state's private school voucher
system will have to be first approved by the Indiana House.
MoreIndiana lawmakers push for Sunday alcohol sales
January 29, 2013
Associated PressLawmakers in the last state in the nation to bar retail alcohol sales on Sundays are making a push to lift the restriction,
but strong opposition from liquor stores could hinder the effort.
MoreBill advances to loosen Indiana superintendent rules
January 29, 2013
Associated PressLocal school superintendents would no longer have to hold an Indiana superintendent's or teacher's license under a
bill endorsed by an Indiana House committee.
MoreGlass company faces more fines for safety violations
January 29, 2013
Dan HumanThe state wants to fine Pilkington North America $231,000 following another round of safety concerns at a Shelbyville factory.
This is at least the third time in less than a year, and fourth time since 2010, that the state has stepped in to address
problems at the plant.
MoreCold medicines could face tighter limits in Indiana
January 29, 2013
Associated PressAn Indiana Senate committee has backed tougher limits on quantities consumers may buy of cold medications that can be used
to make methamphetamine.
MoreBales defense: Elkhart deal was a 'scheme to help'
January 29, 2013
Cory SchoutenFacing a looming deadline to find suitable office space for the state Department of Child Services, Indianapolis real estate
broker John M. Bales and partner Bill Spencer in 2008 dipped into their own pockets to help close a difficult lease deal,
their defense attorneys contend.
MoreCity-County Council approves north-side TIF district
January 29, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinA new redevelopment area will be created on the north side, as the Indianapolis City-County Council voted 23-5 Monday night
in favor of the North Midtown tax-increment finance district.
MoreLife sciences consultancy plans to expand, add 38 jobs
January 29, 2013
Indianapolis-based Pearl Pathways, founded by two former Eli Lilly employees, plans to move into new space in March and add
the jobs by 2016.
MoreDivision of Carmel firm plans 300 jobs in Fort Wayne
January 29, 2013
Associated PressAccelerated Tanks and Trailers, a division of a Carmel-based company, plans to open a Fort Wayne manufacturing plant that
could bring about 300 new jobs to northeast Indiana by 2016.
MoreCouncil OKs tax hikes on tickets, car rentals
January 28, 2013
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night approved tax hikes to admissions to downtown events and on rental cars.
MoreIndiana lawmakers advance music therapist bill
January 28, 2013
Associated PressA bill that would certify Indiana therapists who specialize in using music to treat people with autism, Alzheimer's and
other conditions is advancing in the General Assembly.
MoreFraud trial for broker Bales begins in South Bend
January 28, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe federal fraud trial of Indianapolis real estate broker John M. Bales and a partner began Monday morning in South Bend
with a jury-selection process that may not have run as smoothly if it took place in central Indiana.
MoreIPL to install charging stations for Indianapolis fleet
January 28, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Power & Light Co. will install 26 vehicle-charging stations at three city locations to assist with Mayor
Greg Ballard's goal of converting the city fleet to gas alternatives by 2025.
MoreEducation spending debate a matter of priorities
January 27, 2013
Associated PressTop Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly agree that more money is needed to improve Indiana's education system
in the next two years, but how that money will be spent is a point of debate.
MoreBill eases path for utilities to boost rates
January 26, 2013
Chris O'MalleyAn 11-page utility bill in the Indiana Senate that a consumer group likens to “a money grab” would hasten and
expand a utility’s ability to recover additional costs from customers.
MoreRacinos ask permission to use mobile devices for gambling
January 26, 2013
IBJ StaffThe Indiana Gaming Commission might allow the use of casino issued iPads for gambling on casino premises.
MoreBales' trial could turn on definition of ownership
January 26, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe jury trial in South Bend for real estate developer John Bales and his general counsel, William E. Spencer, is scheduled
to begin Jan. 28 and last up to two weeks. Bales and Spencer, both 45, are facing 13 counts, including wire and mail fraud.
MoreDowntown green space dedicated to former mayor Hudnut
January 25, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinMayor Greg Ballard announced Friday that Capitol Commons will be rededicated in honor of William Hudnut, the Republican who
began the push to revitalize downtown during his four terms as mayor from 1976 to 1992.
MoreMahern wants council members to disclose free game tix
January 25, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis City-County Council is poised to approve a huge increase in ticket taxes on professional sports, and one
council member wants to make sure those voting on the hike disclose the freebies they get for Pacers and Colts games.
MoreDaniels says he won't lobby for Purdue this session
January 25, 2013
Associated PressPurdue University President Mitch Daniels says he won't be lobbying state lawmakers on Purdue's behalf this session
because it's too soon after his departure from the governor's office.
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My city lost population. My neighborhood lost population. I hope the trend continues. Urban/suburban/rural trends point to more affluent city centers, more Balkanized (economically) suburbs and a rural America of 'Great Camps' - retreats for the wealthy.
Irvington is up and coming much like Fountain Square. We would love to have something like this in our neighborhood!
Why do we care who has submitted proposals if we can't review the proposals? It's publicly owned land, but the public has zero say in what gets chosen to be built there. Yep, that sounds about right.
Perhaps May 21 is "Evangelical Day" over at the IBJ?
I don't know what's more depressing: that this passes for a defensible elective in a publicly funded SCIENCE class, or that more than half of the posters here are defending this charlatan. Intelligent design is creationism. Creationism is religion. Yes, we have freedom of religion, which deserves to be protected. Now someone kindly show Professor Hedin his freedom by escorting him over to the Religion department at BSU. Carry on.