February 11, 2012
Cory SchoutenBrian Mahern, a Democrat on the City-County Council, plans to propose a study commission to examine the effectiveness of TIF
districts, how property tax caps will affect them, and ways to increase transparency for the complicated financing vehicles.
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February 9, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban,
his spokesman confirmed Thursday.
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January 26, 2012
Cory SchoutenHeaded downtown to check out the NFL Experience or Super Bowl Village or just soak up the festive atmosphere? Don't expect
to park at a meter, unless you're willing to walk several blocks.
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January 24, 2012
The agreement calls for longtime salt supplier Cargill Inc. to give Indianapolis 125 tons of salt and five pickup trucks equipped
with snow plows and salt spreaders.
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January 13, 2012
Associated PressA light snowfall that's blanketed Indianapolis is giving the city's street crews a chance to test their snow-removal
strategy for the Super Bowl.
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January 9, 2012
Scott OlsonInterstate/Delaware & South Towing has filed suit against Indianapolis, charging breach of contract. The company, accused
of numerous towing violations, faces suspension or revocation of its license.
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January 7, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe Indiana Department of Transportation has ambitious plans to build roundabouts at 31 intersections statewide over the next
five years, including a dozen in the metro area.
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January 7, 2012
Cory SchoutenA local group has partnered with IndyGo to pay homage to one of the city’s great sports landmarks by installing Bush
Stadium's seats at bus stops all over the city.
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December 24, 2011
A contentious battle for Indianapolis mayor culminated in a second term for Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, who won the race
with 51 percent of the vote. His Democratic challenger, Melina Kennedy, garnered 47 percent.
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December 24, 2011
The administration of Mayor Greg Ballard found its stride in the final year of its first four-year term, at least when it
comes to major publicly supported real estate projects.
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December 21, 2011
Francesca JaroszA City-County Council member and two associates persuaded an Indiana physician to invest $1.7 million in their foundation
and an ethanol-production business they said would fund it, but instead spent the money on personal luxuries, according to
a federal indictment filed late Tuesday.
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December 20, 2011
IBJ StaffIndianapolis is moving to revoke the license of a prominent local towing company that officials say has violated local ordinances
and elicited more than two dozen consumer complaints.
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December 17, 2011
IBJ StaffThe Department of Public Works bought Ford Fusion hybrids after the purchase of Toyota's a few years ago stirred controversy.
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December 13, 2011
Scott OlsonThe controversial project is a $15 million, three-story garage that the city of Indianapolis will subsidize with $6.3 million
in parking meter revenue. The project also features a retail component, which neighbors say will lead to increased traffic.
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November 30, 2011
Mason King
Why is Ryan Vaughn ending his tenure as City-County Council president with two hot-button
proposals? Can he get the votes for a stronger smoking ban? How does he react to a call for his removal?
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November 15, 2011
IBJ Staff, Associated PressThe Republican president of the City-County Council in Indianapolis says his party plans to introduce an expanded smoking
ban that would take effect before the Super Bowl.
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November 12, 2011
Urban design guidelines prohibit new drive-throughs along Meridian or Pennsylvania streets in the downtown vicinity.
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November 9, 2011
Francesca JaroszMayor Greg Ballard maintained an appeal as a political outsider and moderate Republican that drew enough Democratic support
to secure him a second term Tuesday, experts said.
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November 9, 2011
Francesca JaroszDemocrats won control of the Indianapolis City-County Council on Tuesday, capturing 16 of 29 seats and taking over the city’s
legislative body for the first time since 2007.
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November 8, 2011
Francesca JaroszIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard won a second term Tuesday, pulling off a solid victory against Democratic challenger Melina
Kennedy by claiming more than 51 percent of the vote.
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November 8, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana voters are deciding Tuesday who will lead their cities for the next four years, providing an early barometer of their
mood heading into a presidential election year.
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November 7, 2011
Francesca JaroszThe fate of mayoral and City-County Council candidates in Tuesday’s election is likely to come down to turnout in a
few key districts, including Center Township and southern Marion County.
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November 3, 2011
The complaint alleges that David J. Williams' properties have been the subject of more than 400 violations and have generated
more than 30 police reports for criminal activity.
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October 29, 2011
Francesca JaroszAbout a third of the money that flowed to Indianapolis mayoral candidates Greg Ballard and Melina Kennedy in the most recent
fundraising cycle came from donors not eligible to vote in the election.
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October 22, 2011
Francesca JaroszSeveral close City-County Council races this fall are expected to make the battle over which party controls Indianapolis’
legislative body fiercely competitive.
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Members must realize if you stop paying your dues you will lose. Why else would your employer honor the rtw bill. Before you take this step think about what you may be giving up in the long run. Very little of your dues money goes to any dem candidate. YOu will never know how much your republican employer gives his party with money he could be paying the employee. Who will step up and demand better wages or benefits if you have no representation. Union is the way for a better life. Our carpenter union offers a 4 year apprenticeship and 2 year degree from Ivy Tech all paid for with union dues . This is a great opportunity for kids who cant afford schooling after high school. The same opportunity is there for any person,any age, either sex to provide a better living for their family. Pension, anuity, health insurance all for your dues. How is this a bad choice.
The FDIC is funded by assessments paid by banks, not taxpayers. That is not to say that bank customers don't ultimately pay the cost because, in the end, banks don't survive if they don't make profits.
SCB Bank's failure is expected to cost the government $33.9 million,dont you mean middle class another bailout our government has no money
Diogenes, the company did not call "pro-life" statements inflammatory. The IBJ article used the words "pro life."
All, the company did, is what it should do which is apologize profusely for offending people with a program that offered statements that support an infamous apartheid proponent, Dr. Verwoerd, suggest that sometimes rape is justified, and quote Biblical text to people, not looking for it.
If this is what you think is "insanity" then more companies need to behave insanely.
I totally disagree with $45mil being given to the state Attorney General's office. That money is a waste. All of the money should go to help the homeowners & the people who were foreclosed on. Why such a big percentage to state govt? They'll get to start another agency staffed with people who have new-found power & don't care about the people they serve. As soon as the program was announced, I knew the states would end up with a huge chunk of the money for themselves that would just be squandered. Or maybe Mitch Daniels will just happen to "find" another big chunk of money that was "posted in the wrong section of the state's books."