Insurance column made good points
Anita Woudenberg’s [Sept. 12 Forefront column] made a lot of good points about how Hoosiers can solve our own insurance problems in a less-expensive manner than that of a federal mandate.
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Solar farm is a tax
The fundamental economic principle behind this project is outrageous and unjustifiable payments to be made by IPL to the airport (and by extension, the project developer/operator) under its “Renewable Energy Production” tariff.
KIM: The U.S. recession, through the looking glass
There is an unconventional school of thought that says the recent Great Recession was … a balance-sheet recession.
HICKS: Some long-dead economists worth a listen
It is a bit too early to tell what this recession and recovery will do to the reputation of the many economists who prognosticated through it. But one thing is for certain: It has provided much publicity for many long-dead economists.
KLACIK: Many top-10 lists should be deep-sixed
Sometimes, there’s little difference between No. 10 and No. 11—or even No. 25 for that matter.
Ballard fulfilled some pledges; others fell by wayside
The Republican mayor says he curbed crime, made government transparent, and pushed for property tax reform. His Democratic challenger says Ballard didn’t make good on repealing an income tax increase, hiring hundreds of police officers, or making education a top priority.
RUSTHOVEN: How is Obamanomics working for you?
The Obama vision of “fairness” demands higher taxes even when they help no one, reducing revenues and raising deficits.
Lucas Oil beefs up bandwidth to prep for Super Bowl
Wireless providers are picking up the cost of a multimillion-dollar bandwidth upgrade in and around Lucas Oil Stadium.
MAURER: Georgia on our minds as election nears
I favor a temporary change to reflect our hospitality to the Super Bowl—the hokier the better. Consider Dungy Drive or Bowl Me Over Boulevard.
Incentives flow to tech firm Positron, despite red ink
The molecular-imaging company is trying to transition its business model and get beyond a going-concern warning.
EDITORIAL: Software Artistry a success story all can celebrate
The help-desk software maker spawned at least 15 tech startups here … and unleashed a torrent of investment capital and talent that continues to fuel a critical sector of the local economy.
Parking already at a premium at Rivers Edge shopping center
The 617 parking spaces at the newly renovated Rivers Edge shopping center meet the minimum commercial-zoning allotment—but just barely.
Suit says Irwin Union Bank execs missed snowballing risk
The bankruptcy trustee's suit against the top three officers of the bank's parent seeks more than $500 million.
PROXY CORNER: Calumet Specialty Products
Indianapolis-based Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP processes crude oil into a variety of customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes, as well as into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
Homebuilder Estridge files for bankruptcy
Paul Estridge Jr. owes a list of creditors including banks, suppliers and vendors more than $50 million, but has assets of less than $5 million, he said.
INSIDE DISH: Avec Moi in midst of startup tests
Kris Parmelee pulled off a major career shift by switching from consultancy to the kitchen. But getting her home-cooking takeout startup, Avec Moi, off the ground has been tough.
Toddlers placed in protective custody
Four toddlers were put in protective custody after a maintenance worker found them roaming the property at the Arbors at Cumberland Apartments in Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon with no adult in sight. Police said the children, ages 2 and 3, were shoeless and half-dressed. Police went door-to-door at the complex but didn’t find their parents until they received a phone call Wednesday night. A man who was supposed to be watching the children apparently left without telling anyone. The mothers initially were placed in police custody but later were released. Charges of neglect might still be filed.
Towing complaint process outlined
Indianapolis on Thursday announced measures for reporting wrongful towing incidents and other towing code violations. The city approved a number of new towing related ordinances in August, including caps on fines and rules for signs in lots. Citizens can contact the Department of Code Enforcement via a dedicated hotline at (317) 327- 8697 or via e-mail at [email protected] to lodge complaints of predatory towing practices.
Music teacher charged in fatal arson
Indianapolis police have arrested a 62-year-old music teacher for allegedly starting a fire that killed her husband four years ago. Police said Gwendolyn Kirch, a teacher at St. Pius X Catholic School for 29 years, is responsible for a fatal arson on April 3, 2007. Her husband, 57-year-old David Kirch, died in the blaze. Kirch is charged with three counts of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson. Police are also seeking her son, Thomas Kirch, 26, who is also charged in the arson.