April 19, 2012
IBJ StaffThe ordinance, which takes effect at 6 a.m. on June 1, expands existing citywide restrictions against indoor public smoking
to include bowling alleys, hotel rooms and most bars.
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April 16, 2012
IBJ StaffThe City-County Council voted 20-9 Monday night to approve another proposal that would strengthen Indianapolis' public
smoking ban.
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April 4, 2012
The new proposal, which passed through committee Tuesday night, is nearly identical to the last measure except that it no
longer bans smoking at existing private clubs. That addition prompted Mayor Greg Ballard to veto the previous version.
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March 21, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressTwo City-County Councilors are prepared to take another stab at enacting a stronger public smoking ban in Indianapolis. And
this time they think Mayor Greg Ballard will approve.
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March 15, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Thursday appointed new directors for the Department of Public Works and the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
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February 21, 2012
Steve Talley will donate his council salary over the next four years, which totals about $52,000, to launch an endowment through
the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation in honor of his late wife, Donna.
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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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December 14, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe City-County Council's Rules and Public Policy Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday night against sending a tough smoking-ban
proposal to a full council.
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December 1, 2011
Scott OlsonA federal judge on Thursday afternoon sentenced former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman to 40 months in prison for attempted
extortion and bribery.
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December 1, 2011
Scott OlsonThe former City-County Councilor, convicted in September on federal bribery and attempted extortion charges, is scheduled
to be sentenced Thursday afternoon.
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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 11, 2011
Francesca JaroszRepublican Jeff Miller's wife died three months before the Nov. 8 election, but he kept campaigning for City-County Council—and
won in a district that leans Democratic against an incumbent.
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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
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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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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September 29, 2011
Former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman had asked a judge to overturn his attempted extortion and bribery convictions
after a jury found him guilty of the charges Sept. 15.
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September 22, 2011
IBJ StaffCity-County Councilor Jackie Nytes was chosen as the next CEO of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library on Thursday
night by the system's board of trustees.
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September 15, 2011
Scott OlsonFormer City County Councilor Lincoln Plowman, found guilty Thursday afternoon of federal bribery and attempted extortion charges,
will await sentencing on home detention.
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September 15, 2011
Scott OlsonFormer City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman is accused of using his official position to collect $6,000 to help gain zoning
approval for a new strip club. He's charged with bribery and attempted extortion.
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September 10, 2011
Kostas Poulakidas / Special to IBJWhy is not our expectation that councilors come up with original ideas and solutions to the daily problems our communities
face so we know they are qualified?
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September 8, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressProsecutors showed video in court of a former Indianapolis City-County Council member taking what they say was a $5,000 bribe
from an undercover FBI agent seeking help opening a strip club in the city.
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RKW's comments read like a modern "Chicken Little". As a Raintree resident for many years, "Yes, I'm ready for this." Matter of fact, I welcome The Farm because it's a development that compliments our town, brings new and desirable shopping & dining closer (specialty grocer, upscale shops, micro brew pub, etc), offers upscale condos for empty nesters who want to stay in Zionsville, is being planned and constructed by local, well-reputed firms and, of course, provides desirable non property tax benefits. We all knew the Pittman's were going to develop their property sooner than later. That one of the Pittman's will continue to live on the property helps assure The Farm will be everything promised. This also sets a standard for other developers as to the quality of future developments - which should keep an ugly Walmart at bay for decades. As we've no meglomaniac mayor, I seriously doubt Zionsville would ever aspire to over-priced statues or subsidized retail rents. And we already have a very nice public theater, the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, that meets our cultural needs quite nicely.
Do we add (or subtract) these from the bounty we recieve from RTWFL, Daylight Savings Time, corporate tax giveaways, and the crack job IEDC is doing?? Or is Mike going to blame these on Mitch?
Who makes Tater Tots? They would be a good sponsor, because $3 Million for the alleged "Greatest Spectacle In Racing" is taters. Tiny, tiny taters. But at least they are making up something of the losses accumulated over the years in this dying sport. Buttock in seat is certainly not doing it, nor eyeball on TV, as evidenced by the lack of both.
We loved lakehouse and think the Arbor Village would be a great location. It is less than 2 miles from over 1000 rooftops in the 225,000 to over 1 million range. Many people could use the great fishers trail system to bike or walk there. Just an idea Scotty -- but maybe something closer to 3 Wiseman would good. The only microbrew in area is Ram (boring)
True, it's an ESPN production, but ESPN is just another name for ABC Sports, or what used to be ABC Sports since ABC Sports no longer exists as a name. ESPN=ABC Sports= ESPN. ESPN is, according to Forbes "the world's most valuable media property" worth $40 billion. Despite that, they fired 400 people this week.