February 18, 2012
IBJ StaffNusun Solar says an endorsement by Underwriter's Laboratories should lead to mass production of its commercial and residential
panels.
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February 17, 2012
Associated PressEarly warm temperatures could be bad news for the state's profitable blueberry and apple crops, which bring in more than
$13 million each year. It could also hurt Indiana's growing wine-grape industry.
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February 13, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe biggest crop acreage in a generation and increasing costs for fuel, pesticides and feed will trim the record profits seen
in 2011 to $91.7 billion, according to the USDA.
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February 11, 2012
IBJ StaffThe $2.9 million building on the 250-acre fairgrounds campus will feature interactive exhibits focusing on new technologies
used on modern farms.
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February 7, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to
retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
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February 7, 2012
Bloomberg NewsU.S. farmers will plant the most acres in a generation this year, led by the biggest corn crop since World War II, taking
advantage of the highest agricultural prices in at least four decades.
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January 29, 2012
Associated PressA state effort to address phosphorous pollution that has fouled Indiana's waterways is moving forward slowly, but environmental
groups' hopes for help from lawmakers is likely to be dashed this year.
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January 28, 2012
Chris O'MalleyWaste management districts would need county OK to levy property taxes to fund their programs.
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January 26, 2012
Associated PressAn analysis prepared for the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission predicts new federal clean air regulations will raise electricity
rates in the state by about 14 percent by 2020 because of necessary upgrades to coal-fired power plants.
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January 21, 2012
A number of acquisitions last year disclosed no sale price. In the Indianapolis area, those deals ranged from MacAllister
Machinery's purchase of a Caterpillar dealership in Michigan to Herff Jones' acquisition of a Memphis, Tenn.-headquartered
maker of cheerleading uniforms.
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January 21, 2012
Chris O'MalleyThe state’s largest green group is seeking changes to measures it says could strip funding and oversight for environmental
protection.
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January 20, 2012
Associated PressThe nation's largest ethanol company announced Friday that it is putting on hold its plan to build a dedicated 1,800-mile
ethanol pipeline because of the lack of prospects for a federal loan guarantee.
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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 29, 2011
Associated PressOne of the nation's most widely planted crops — a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide
— may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists
expected.
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December 19, 2011
Francesca JaroszThe city is soliciting bids from companies to tear down four buildings on the 16-acre Avanti Development Corp. property, which
is tucked in a residential area a few miles west of downtown Indianapolis.
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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 15, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinStarting with a $1 million grant to Marian University's EcoLab, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust plans to start giving
a greater share of its money to environmental groups.
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December 10, 2011
Chris O'MalleyLed by Jesse Kharbanda, the Hoosier Environmental Council is keeping its agenda lean to boost chances for success in short
session.
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December 10, 2011
IBJ StaffValparaiso-based Legal Environmental Aid Foundation will help HEC extend its reach.
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December 6, 2011
Associated PressPurdue University wine experts say lousy growing conditions this year for some Indiana crops proved ideal for the state's
vineyards.
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December 5, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe donation to the Central Indiana Land Trust comes from farmer Van Eller, who lived most of his life on the land now surrounded
by Fishers and Carmel subdivisions before he died last year at age 89.
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December 4, 2011
Associated PressThe Hoosier Environmental Council and the Valparaiso-based Legal Environmental Aid Foundation say they're merging in hopes
of advancing environmental issues in Indiana.
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December 3, 2011
IBJ StaffThe company raised $4.6 million to drill for oil in southwestern Indiana and southern Illinois.
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November 29, 2011
Chris O'MalleyFord touts new models of electric and hybrid vehicles in seminar co-sponsored by the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition,
which promotes alternative fuels.
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November 7, 2011
Associated PressThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management is tracking about 2,100 sites with leaking tanks, many of which contain
gasoline and diesel fuel that can damage soil and contaminate groundwater.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!