FEIGENBAUM: Freshmen legislators’ green is showing
The “new kids in the bloc” failed to heed their elders, and got a bit greedy too quickly, goading Democrats into the only recourse open to them.
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The “new kids in the bloc” failed to heed their elders, and got a bit greedy too quickly, goading Democrats into the only recourse open to them.
I was quoted in a [Feb. 7] article about Steak n Shake franchisees. Some of my comments should not have been made in the context of your article. I have great respect for all those who have been a part of the history of Steak n Shake; I love and believe in the Steak n […]
Elected officials are the voice of their constituents—so do Sen. Delph’s comments reflect the majority of constituents of Carmel? Sen. [Mike] Delph [R-Carmel] was quoted in saying Indiana residents are tired of pressing “1” for English when calling businesses, or hearing Spanish announcements over the Wal-Mart intercom or struggling to understand a worker in the […]
I agree with [Brian Williams’] light rail to the airport idea. But you did take a pretty big leap when you stated [in your Jan. 31 viewpoint] there is ample parking at Union Station. There is little to no parking anywhere near Union Station, morning, noon or night. God help us should they decide to build […]
Many supervisors seem to have the same demeaning, demoralizing attitudes we encountered as children at recess. What do you do when your boss is a bully?
This national debt business is being overplayed. Critics characterize the debt as a giant burden, our most important national issue. Borrowing for the future, however, makes good sense when the debt contributes to economic growth.
If recent graduates can’t find a job, they should do something while they continue to search. Take any kind of job you can get. Volunteer at church or at a not-for-profit organization. Take a wait-staff job. Take a part-time job. Do something.
The current draft of the state budget calls for redirecting most of the money that has gone to horse racing to the general fund instead. The industry would receive $27 million in the next fiscal year, down from $60 million this year.
Just about every country in the world, with the exception of Australia, is strapped for cash.
Being a commodity, changes to oil prices are frequent and instantaneous. Changes to supply or demand of petroleum in the Middle East affect the price at the pump in the Midwest within hours.
Activity won’t gain much steam until more entrepreneurs become optimistic, and optimism won’t materialize until the economy gets warmer, said John Barnard, managing director of Pearl Street Venture Funds.
Growing cargo and logistics business overshadows such titillating concepts as solar farm, recreation campus.
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library system, which reduced hours to deal with budget cuts, saw patron visits drop 15 percent in 2010, to just more than 5 million.
Construction began this week on Trail Side on Mass Ave, a four-story apartment and retail project by Riley Area Development Corp and Monument Realty.
Lawmakers from Indiana, home of next season's Super Bowl, are urging the NFL and players union to avoid a work stoppage that would have a "devastating impact" on the state's economy.
There's a high road out there, and former IU football Coach Bill Lynch is traveling it.
Joy’s House is committed to supporting families by providing exceptional adult day service.
A north-side Indianapolis man told police he was stabbed by two men trying to steal his TV at about 4 a.m. Thursday. The 30-year-old victim told police he was asleep on his couch in his living room in the River Road Apartments complex near 96th Street and Gray Road when he was awakened by the men. They attacked him after he tried to stop them from taking his TV. One suspect pulled a pocket knife and stabbed the victim once in the back. The victim was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. The suspects fled empty-handed.
Water service was returned to Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday morning after being off for about 12 hours due to a water-main break. The airport had to shut off all running water inside the airport, including restrooms and restaurants. The main broke in the baggage claim area about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Crews and outside contractors worked through the night and into the morning to repair the damage. Most concessionaires, including McDonald's and Cafe Patachou, stayed open by using water remaining in the water lines or bottled water.
Indiana House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer says he's not sure whether boycotting Democrats will return to the Statehouse on Monday.