March 13, 2013
Associated PressA legislative committee is backing a proposal to require drug testing for some Indiana welfare recipients despite complaints
that it's unfair to the state's neediest residents.
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September 18, 2012
Associated PressRepublican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence said Tuesday that marriage is the best route for breaking children out of the
cycle of poverty and called on regulators to think about whether policies promote or dissuade marriage.
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April 3, 2012
Associated PressThe real reason Indiana canceled its nearly $1.4 billion contract with IBM for a troubled welfare automation system was state
budget problems, a lawyer for the computer giant argued Tuesday. But the state said IBM was more concerned about profit than
getting assistance to needy people.
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March 26, 2012
Associated PressThe core issue in a dispute over a project to modernize Indiana's welfare system — whether IBM breached the billion-dollar
contract — wasn't addressed when a judge dismissed 17 of the state's claims against the computer giant, an attorney
for the state said Monday.
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January 30, 2012
Associated PressThe lawmaker-testing proposal is part of a bill that would mandate Indiana's welfare recipients take drug tests before
receiving any assistance.
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November 30, 2011
Associated PressTwo Indiana Republicans want welfare recipients to pass drug tests before they can receive benefits but similar measures have
run up against Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
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September 7, 2011
Associated PressIf Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels can promote his book and lead a motorcycle tour, he isn't too busy to testify about his
decision to cancel a contract with IBM Corp. to automate welfare applications, the technology giant contends in a court filing.
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August 26, 2011
Associated PressIndiana officials have settled a class-action lawsuit that claimed the state wasn't following federal laws over the opportunity
for voter registration at public assistance offices.
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August 23, 2011
Associated PressMore than half of the state's new applications for food stamps and other welfare assistance are being submitted online,
Indiana social services chief Michael Gargano told lawmakers Tuesday.
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April 18, 2011
Associated PressIBM wants to depose Daniels soon because it's concerned he will announce he's running for president and would be too
busy on the campaign trail to give a deposition.
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March 30, 2011
Associated PressGov. Mitch Daniels and his chief of staff were both deeply involved in Indiana's decision to outsource the automation
of welfare intake, and they should provide depositions in lawsuits over IBM Corp., a lawyer for the company argues in a brief.
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September 21, 2010
Associated PressThe secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said error rates are down and the percentage of new
applications for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits on backlog has fallen by 83 percent in two two regions.
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September 2, 2010
Bloomberg NewsInitial jobless claims fell by 6,000, to 472,000, in the week ended Aug. 28, in line with the median forecast of economists
surveyed by Bloomberg News, Labor Department figures show.
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May 13, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIBM says it is owed nearly $53 million in fees and equipment expenses under the 2006 contract. The state says in its lawsuit
that it has paid $437 million to IBM and has received "minimal value" in return.
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Just because someone supports the project, they are a PR shill for the developer? Myself and everyone I know has no connection whatsoever to any developer. We just want Broad Ripple to move forward and develop, not stay stagnant.
And the failure on the part of Indiana GOP to allow an expansion of Medicaid had nothing to do with Indiana hospitals' financial woes?
It would have been nice if they could have arranged for at least some of Zaxby's menu to be sold at the concession stands as part of the marketing campaign.
Get the feeling Browning has some PR presence on the message board this morning. I don't know a single person in the neighborhood who supports this project.
Grew up in Warfleigh, which is the neighborhood directly across College from the proposed development. I am against the proposed project for several reasons: 1) Traffic Flow -- College is already a mess, especially with the new lane guidance which makes the southbound left lane 'turn only' at Broad Ripple Ave. Not to mention the backups at 64th and College. If this is in fact a Whole Foods, I would expect a steady stream of cars pulling in and out, either off College or 64th Street which are both bad already. 2) Use of TIF funds. I though TIF funds were for under-developed areas, to help bolster property tax rolls for the city. I agree with Barth that this area will do just fine letting market forces dictate what is developed. 3) Specialty Grocer Overkill. There is already a Fresh Market a mile south and a Whole Foods 2 miles north. This store is not needed. Frankly I shocked that the Whole Foods site selection criteria supports a store right here 4) Hurts the Character of the Neighborhood. This type of development, along with the (hideous) parking garage down the street are out of character with the history and fabric of this area. Broad Ripple has succeeded because it was quirky and different. It would be a shame if the city gets involved and helps support ANOTHER project that aims to turn Broad Ripple into some kind of manufactured urban center.