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Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, who populated Indiana and other states with public libraries, believed in donating liberally—and wisely.
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Net Literacy teaches Internet skills to those in need
Teen's brainstorm results in internationally recognized not-for-profit that promotes computer literacy and safety, including programs for financial literacy and computer repurposing for donation to Indianapolis areas in need of the technology.
Few local charities growing their influence outside Indiana
At a time when the not-for-profit sector is buzzing with terms like “scaling impact” and “venture philanthropy,” few native not-for-profits have sown seeds outside Indiana. Leaders and funders emphasize the need the serve the local market first.
TENBARGE: School takeovers will do students a favor
When schools have well over half of their students not even passing end-of-course assessments for core subjects, how can they prepare students for life in the real world?
SHELLA: Mitch’s marriage was no big deal in Indiana
I’m told that in the 2004 race, Joe Kernan, the Democratic nominee, personally vetoed any use of the Daniels divorce in his campaign.
KRULL: Another governor and a different decision
There are politicians out there who see the ability to strip away one’s feelings as demonstrating toughness. To me, it sounds soul-deadening.
KETZENBERGER: Americans prefer shiny objects to substance
Gov. Mitch Daniels’ marital history has no bearing on his ability to steer the country and reveals no damning character flaws.
VAUGHN: State protects insurers better than consumers
Instead of an effective regulatory environment, the facts suggest [Insurance Commissioner Stephen] Robertson’s rubber stamp for rate increases is getting a real workout.
BRINEGAR: Introducing an extended vision for Indiana
These education initiatives and provocative “we want Indiana to be the best” ideas in numerous policy areas are part of the Indiana Chamber’s Indiana Vision 2025 long-range economic development planning process.
WOUDENBERG: Indiana Supremes blew it with police case
Rather than limit the decision to its facts, the court instead sweepingly discarded the reasonable resistance right in its entirety.
DWYER: Hiring costs can be sliced when industry cooperates
Manufacturers and distributors often avoid existing training programs.
GUILLAUME: Front-load investment in the next generation of workers
Rate of return on early childhood education is much greater than spending in later years of school, research shows.
Indiana edges toward education guarantees
The state is moving to adopt a system that ensures more high school graduates can perform in college or on the job.
Impact of new Indiana voucher law may not be felt for years
Parents, schools need time to sift details, experts say.
GM to invest $49M in Indiana plant, affecting 91 jobs
General Motors Co. is investing $49 million in its Bedford plant, a move that will help to create or keep 91 jobs.
Firefighter admits insurance fraud
A former Lebanon firefighter has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud after setting his house on fire last October. David Saulmon told investigators he set fire to a sock and dropped it into a pile of clothes to start the blaze. He was trying to collect homeowner's insurance to pay some gambling debts, he said. Two of his dogs died in the fire. Saulmon will be sentenced in August.
Daycare leaves toddler at park
A 2-year-old was found wandering around alone at an east-side Indianapolis park after his daycare center left him there for several hours Tuesday. Adorable Care Academy workers took 20 children to German Church Park on Tuesday, but returned without realizing they left the toddler at the park. According to the police report, workers didn't realize the child was missing until his mother came to pick him up. Child Protective Services is investigating the incident.
Police chase ends at airport
A police chase on the west side ended at Indianapolis International Airport when the driver crashed into a security fence. The chase began near Rockville Road and Interstate 465 Wednesday morning and ended just off Cargo Drive, south of the old terminal building. Police arrested Matthew Ratcliff after the crash. Two others with Ratcliff were also arrested.
WellPoint paying almost $800M for CareMore
Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. agreed to acquire CareMore Health Group to expand Medicare coverage in California, Arizona and Nevada. The insurer paid almost $800 million, according to people familiar with the deal.
Magistrate reverses David Marsh deposition ruling
Citing new information, U.S. Magistrate Tim A. Baker now says lawyers for Marsh Supermarkets can depose David A. Marsh, son of the company’s former CEO, Don Marsh. Baker previously ruled that he couldn’t be deposed.