March 2, 2010
Associated PressTax collections for February fell $86 million below a revised December forecast. Revenue is down $166 million in the first
three months since that forecast.
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March 1, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Illinois-based drugstore chain is seeking to sell beer and wine at 29 of its stores in Marion County. Opponents argue
that the county already has granted enough permits.
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February 27, 2010
Anthony SchoettleThe ongoing smoking-ban debate is getting a new spark from convention leaders trying to light a fire under
lawmakers, who have been reluctant to approve the kind of comprehensive smoking ban that
health—and now tourism—officials say is needed here.
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February 26, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerKey House Democrat recommends summer study for a Gov. Daniels legislative priority: consolidation of the $14.2 billion Indiana
Public Employees Retirement Fund and the $8.1 billion Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund.
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February 25, 2010
Associated PressThe bill now likely will go to a House-Senate conference committee to try to resolve the House-passed and Senate-approved
versions of the bill.
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February 25, 2010
Associated PressThe most sweeping Indiana legislation in years to tighten ethics and lobbying rules cleared the state Senate 50-0 Thursday
and appeared headed soon to Gov. Mitch Daniels for his signature.
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February 24, 2010
Associated PressThe Indiana House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal an unemployment-insurance tax increase and approved a package
of tax credits and other incentives designed to create jobs.
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February 22, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerAfter years of denying interest in a presidential bid, Indiana governor tells Washington Post political writer he
may consider bid for Republican nomination on platform of fiscal responsibility.
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February 20, 2010
J.K. WallThe furor over WellPoint Inc.’s premium hikes have migrated from California to Indiana, where state lawmakers held a
high-profile hearing.
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February 19, 2010
Scott OlsonThe state's eight public television and radio stations, including WFYI in Indianapolis, will not receive their final two
installments of public funding for fiscal 2010 because of Indiana's budget crisis.
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February 17, 2010
Associated PressAn Indiana House committee endorsed legislation Wednesday that would delay for one year increases in taxes that employers
pay into the state's bankrupt unemployment insurance fund.
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February 13, 2010
Associated PressIssue likely to land in House, Senate conference committee.
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February 13, 2010
IBJ StaffLegislation that would ban smoking in all public places, enclosed areas of places of employment and certain state vehicles
appears headed for an Indiana General Assembly summer study committee.
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February 11, 2010
Associated PressInstead of focusing on standardized tests, the Indiana Growth Model will monitor individual students' academic growth to measure
their progress and identify effective teaching methods, state public education officials say.
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February 6, 2010
Mike CopperState government overreacted in its attempts to reign in construction costs, and should seek middle ground
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February 6, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinKey measures cleared their chambers of origin by the Feb. 3 deadline.
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February 3, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinThe first half of a short session will close Wednesday, meaning bills must have passed out of either the House or Senate to
stay alive. Legislation regarding unemployment taxes and township-government reform easily met that deadline.
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January 30, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerGov. Mitch Daniels wants legislators to revive a merger of the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund and the Indiana
State Teachers Retirement Fund. He says the move could save up to $50 million a year in fees.
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January 30, 2010
Ed FeigenbaumHouse Bill 1065 would bar business owners
from prohibiting an employee from keeping a legally owned firearm in his or her locked vehicle at work.
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January 30, 2010
IBJ StaffThe proceeds will help more than 120 local government units pay their bills while they wait for their
property tax receipts.
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January 27, 2010
Associated PressThe bill would require pet stores to put information about the dog or cat on its cage in the store, including the animal's
medical history, the name of the breeder and any congenital disorders.
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January 27, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe committee endorsed legislation that would prevent the state's public schools from starting classes before Labor Day.
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January 26, 2010
Associated PressThe BMV said Tuesday it has started offering online driver's license renewals at the agency's Web site.
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January 25, 2010
Associated PressThe bill, would ban smoking in public places statewide except casinos and pari-mutuel horse racing venues.
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January 25, 2010
Associated PressHoosiers will have more access to the Internet and to public library materials across the state under a new set of standards
adopted by the Indiana State Library and Historical Board.
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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.
The Prestige was a great flick.
Larry - even though the race is on ABC, ESPN does all of the work, so that is why ESPN is mentioned. Most sports on ABC are called something like "ESPN on ABC."