September 10, 2010
IBJ StaffA Hamilton County seed company has plans to expand its facilities, creating as many as 72 jobs over the next five years, state
economic development officials said Friday morning.
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September 9, 2010
Francesca JaroszDwindling tax revenues will cause a projected $1.3 billion budget gap as the state enters its next budget, according a report
released Thursday by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute.
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September 7, 2010
Mary DieterOne hundred Indiana House seats are on the ballot—though many fewer are competitive—but their outcomes may affect
the state well beyond the two-year terms that the candidates seek.
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September 4, 2010
Chris O'MalleyDomestic vendor who thought "buy American" provision would help it win contract loses out to Taiwanese supplier.
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September 3, 2010
Associated PressThe state Budget Agency reported Friday that Indiana collected $938 million in August. That's $51 million above the most recent
forecast, but still $2 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in early 2009.
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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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August 31, 2010
Associated PressThe state has a new transparency website that pulls together Indiana budget data, spending reports and other financial information
that had previously been spread across multiple sites.
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August 30, 2010
Scott OlsonIncluding debt obligations, the CIB's total budget for 2011 is expected to be $104.4 million. The City-County Council is set
to receive the budget at its Sept. 20 meeting and could approve it Oct. 25.
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August 30, 2010
Indianapolis' Department of Public Works Board and its City-County Council Rules and Public Policy Committee both will meet
on Monday to consider the long-term deal. It would need approval from the City-County Council before taking effect.
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August 28, 2010
Cory SchoutenThe pitch from Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration to privatize the city's parking meters is compelling, but the proposal
to sell the meters to Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc. has the city giving up more in the long run than is immediately
apparent.
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August 28, 2010
J.K. WallThe company is seeing a rush of new sales for its Web-based electronic medical record system from doctors, who all stand to
receive bonus payments from the federal stimulus act for computerizing their patient records.
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August 27, 2010
Scott OlsonCapital Improvement Board president says initial $10 million payment to the Indiana Pacers is not only reason for the larger
budget. Rather, she insisted it's largely due to $5 million in renovations slated for Conseco Fieldhouse and other CIB-operated
facilities.
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August 25, 2010
Associated PressFamily and Social Services Administration Secretary Anne Murphy and acting Insurance Commissioner Stephen Robertson have sent
Gov. Mitch Daniels a letter that now estimates the overhaul will cost Indiana $235 million more than the previous estimate
in May.
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August 25, 2010
Scott OlsonA combination of military service and education has helped Kevin Paul turn Indianapolis-based KPaul Properties LLC into one
of the fastest-growing companies in the nation.
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August 25, 2010
Associated PressDespite criticizing the latest stimulus package, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he will ask the federal government to send
the state more than $435 million for schools and Medicaid.
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August 23, 2010
Scott OlsonFunding for city arts programs is expected to remain at $1 million in 2011, even as the mayor's budget plan calls for cutting
$22
million in local spending. Funding for the parks department also should remain flat, at $21.1 million.
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August 20, 2010
Norm HeikensIndiana's unemployment rate increased by a sliver, to 10.2 percent, in July despite increases in jobs in many industries.
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August 20, 2010
Scott OlsonThe city has entered into a 50-year lease agreement with Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc. The
city will receive $35 million upfront and a share of revenue to make sidewalk and street repairs. Parking meter rates are
expected
to double in some areas.
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August 19, 2010
Chris O'MalleyThe city's AAA bond rating boosts proceeds to $153.8 million. It originally expected $140 million for street, bridge and
sidewalk projects.
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August 19, 2010
Program that aims to reach local population without bank accounts so far has helped more than 7,500 people open an account.
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August 19, 2010
Lightbound LLC plans to construct 50,000-square-foot data center near Kentucky Avenue on the city's southwest side. The abatement
should save the company $2.5 million.
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August 17, 2010
Scott OlsonThe firm, now based in Chase Tower, wants to acquire and renovate the building at 241 N. Pennsylvania St.
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August 11, 2010
Scott OlsonCity leaders expect to select a manager to oversee parking operations within the next week.
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August 10, 2010
IBJ StaffThe longtime state representative is merging his communications firm into Louisville-based Peritus, which has offices in five
states.
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August 9, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana counties will receive $1.3 billion in income tax revenue in 2011, nearly 16 percent less than they did this year.
Marion and Hamilton counties will suffer major reductions in distributions.
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I'm sure there are others, but his name automatically came to my mind
Houdini
magician on the court
STEVE MARTIN - funny magic
It has to be Houdini!