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Reports say Indiana townships inefficient
January 16, 2011
Associated PressNew investigations reported in Indiana newspapers say there are widespread patterns of inefficiency in the government of the
state's 1,008 townships.
MoreUniversal curbside recycling program looks iffy
January 15, 2011
Francesca JaroszFinding a way to cover the cost of expanding the program with revenue from sales of recycled goods such as aluminum, plastic
and glass has proved tough, even as commodities prices rise with the improving economy.
MoreEmbattled prosecutor Brizzi plans new business
December 31, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressMarion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said he plans a new business in reputation management. He will also work as an attorney
from offices in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.
MoreWater employee: Veolia falsified records to get bonuses
December 28, 2010
Chris O'MalleyTestimony is part of effort to deny Veolia Water $29 million contract termination fee as part of utility sale. Group claims
salaried employees owed millions of dollars.
MoreFourth Artsgarden walkway gets final approval
December 23, 2010
Scott OlsonConstruction on the walkway that will connect the downtown PNC Center with the Indianapolis Artsgarden should begin in March.
Plans to pave the gravel parking lots on the former site of Market Square also received approval.
MoreCIB seeking bids for stadium, convention security
December 23, 2010
Request for proposals calls for providing 24-hour security at both Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, as
well as providing armed guards for special events. The CIB plans to award contracts in mid-March.
MoreCIB finances faring better than expected
December 13, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Capital Improvement Board, through the first nine months of the year, was running $12.3 million ahead of budget, by posting
$6.5 million more revenue than planned while cutting $5.8 million in expenses.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Deputy mayor keeps thick skin
December 9, 2010
Mason King
Michael Huber has learned not to take critics' barbs personally
as he oversees some of the city's biggest deals.
Touted Build America Bonds may not be available for utility deal
December 4, 2010
Chris O'MalleyCitizens Energy previously said not using the bonds would add about $100 million to the cost of the deal over 30 years.
MoreNorth of South financing clears first hurdle
December 2, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Metropolitan Development Commission has approved an $86 million city loan to help fund the $155 million mixed-used development
near the downtown campus of Eli Lilly and Co. The project still needs approval from the City-County Council.
MoreCity looking for consultants to ramp up green programs
November 27, 2010
IBJ StaffThe Office of Sustainability in November put out two requests for consultants or teams to implement environmentally friendly
initiatives.
MoreLocal parking vendor eyes contract with ACS
November 17, 2010
Scott OlsonT2 Systems Inc., which makes software to manage the enforcement of parking violations and the collection of fines, is hopeful
it can continue providing the service under a new parking-meter manager.
MoreCity-County Council OKs parking privatization
November 15, 2010
IBJ StaffCity-County Council members voted 15-14 Monday night to clear the way for Indianapolis to lease its parking meters to a private
firm, a move proponents say will upgrade the system even as it generates revenue for infrastructure improvements.
MoreChicago's experience causes other cities to redo parking deals
November 15, 2010
IBJ Staff and Bloomberg NewsIndianapolis' City-County Council could vote Monday night on its proposed 50-year agreement with Xerox Co.’s Affiliated
Computer Services, which was revised after public outcry over the original proposal.
MoreDaniels appoints new social services chief
November 10, 2010
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has accepted the resignation of Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Anne Murphy
and has appointed the agency's chief of staff, Michael Gargano, to replace her.
MoreCity names new controller, communications director
November 8, 2010
IBJ StaffJeff Spalding, a former financial administrator at the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, has been named controller
for the city of Indianapolis.
MoreLibrary cuts 37 employees in effort to reduce deficit
November 4, 2010
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library's decision to reduce its work force is in response to expected revenue annual
shortfalls of up to $4 million through 2013. The cuts follow a reduction in hours last month.
MoreDemocrats win prosecutor's race, other Marion County seats
November 2, 2010
IBJ StaffDemocrat Terry Curry has been elected Marion County prosecutor, defeating Republican candidate Mark Massa in a close race.
Democrats also won the sheriff's race and other countywide seats.
MoreIn rough economy, state candidates tout biz skills
November 1, 2010
Francesca JaroszCandidates might brag about their business credentials in any campaign year, but in the lead-up to Tuesday’s election, some
say it’s been particularly intense.
MoreDowntown apartment developers take divergent paths to financing
October 30, 2010
Cory SchoutenJ.C. Hart Co. spent more than a year securing a $5 million bank loan to expand an existing project; Buckingham Cos. turned
to the city to finance its ambitious project just north of the Eli Lilly and Co. campus.
MoreNew parking meter plan could yield Indianapolis more cash
October 30, 2010
Francesca JaroszThe revised plan calls for less money up front, more over the life of the contract and more flexibility to terminate the 50-year
deal early.
MoreMayor's communications strategist leaving city post
October 29, 2010
Francesca JaroszRobert Vane, Ballard’s deputy chief of staff and communications director, plans to start his own firm specializing in crisis
and strategic communications. His last day with the city is Nov. 5.
MoreCity-County Council approves 2011 budget
October 25, 2010
IBJ StaffThe CIB's $73.1 million budget, which included a $10 million payment to the Pacers for the operation of Conseco Fieldhouse,
passed by a 15-14 vote.
MoreSome council members still unsure about CIB budget
October 25, 2010
Francesca JaroszThe Capital Improvement Board’s controversial spending plan will face its final trial Monday night as the City-County
Council takes up the city’s $1.1 billion budget for next year.
MoreProspects for City Market brightening at last
October 23, 2010
Francesca JaroszNew tenants include fresh-item vendors such as a florist and produce shop, in addition to more healthful prepared foods such
as juice, crepes and freshly prepared soup.
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"And the success of the Indiana GOP to not allow an expansion of Medicaid had nothing to do with Indiana hospitals' financial woes? Fixed that for you; editorial bias rebalanced. Seriously, there are so many things wrong with Obamacare that the only way one can view it as a success is to assume that it was designed to fail our way into a government single payor healthcare system. The system is complex, creates huge regulatory burdens and overhead and yet still does not have adequate means to control escalating health care costs. But then when you elect a 10th grade math drop out with no quantitative reasoning skills to be President of one of the world's most important economies in troubled times, you can't really be surprised by blatant stupidity.
No NIMBYs here to chase off a decent development. We don't need tons of parking and we'd happily play the role of host to a downtown Whole Foods.
Whatever you do, don't change a single thing about Broad Ripple. I want it to look just like it did in the late '70s, with 30% of the north side of Broad Ripple Avenue burned out and plenty of places to park. That's right Broad Ripple, NEVER CHANGE. Let the world pass you by, don't improve your empty, abandoned lots full of weeds. Someday someone will want to film a zombie movie here.
Hollywood could step in and make a movie about the history about this forlorn series. It could be a full celebrity cast of characters. WOW. http://www.advanceindiana.blogspot.com/2013/02/indiana-taxpayers-forced-to-pay-for.html
This shouldn't come as a shock to many. Austin is a great city, and Indy needs to take some notes. Austin invests in decent transit options, has a highly educated workforce, embraces a creative class, and --despite being the state capital-- is not micromanaged by rural and suburban legislators. Want Indy to grow? Invest in the city (i.e. spend money). Raise taxes a bit, and use the money to improve education. And keep the state legislature out of Indy the other 9 months of the year.