Charter school study likely to stoke legislative debate
A state-funded study of Indiana’s charter schools has found that “no practical difference” exists between the alternative
schools and traditional public schools.
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Firm yanks Lampoon deal after CEO’s arrest
A Boston firm today canceled a tentative agreement to finance National Lampoon Inc. films, a move that follows the arrest yesterday of the Los Angeles company’s CEO on charges he fraudulently manipulated the company’s stock. Envit Capital CEO Edward Laborio said in a statement that he is terminating an October agreement to provide funding for […]
IT veteran to teach entrepreneurship class
Indiana University will offer a new course on entrepreneurship in the information technology sector at the IU School of Informatics
at IUPUI next semester.BSU brand flying high
Ball State University, thanks to its football team, is flying high. The school has received more television exposure in the last 60 days than it has gotten in the last decade as its football team rattled…
Indiana prepares roadmap to stay leader in logistics
Conexus Indiana, an industry-driven advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, is spearheading the development of a
strategic logistics plan.Marian College wants to create alternative-transportation hub, community center at Velodrome
Marian College wants to take over operation of the Major Taylor Velodrome from Indy Parks and make the facility a hub for
alternative transportation and Midwestern cycling.Daniels approves of Obama plan
Gov. Mitch Daniels said he generally supports a federal stimulus package that would include some money for Indiana and other
states, particularly for infrastructure projects such as highways and bridges.Is 2012 Super Bowl wisest investment?
The economic impact of a Super Bowl on the host city is subject to vigorous debate.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership nearly doubles Indiana clients served
Manufacturing Extension Partnership, an initiative formerly managed by the state, is thriving under Purdue University’s leadership.
Indiana slips in health ranking
Indiana fell two rungs in an annual ranking of the health of state populations. The Hoosier state came in 34th in a report released today by UnitedHealth Foundation, the American Public Health Association, and the Partnership for Prevention. Indiana struggles for well-known reasons. Its smoking rate is sixth-highest, at 24.1 percent. Air pollution and preventable […]
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Last week’s page one story “State pension fund fallout: Billions Disappear” reported an incorrect figure for the Indiana Public Employees’ Retirement Fund’s one-year investment return as of Sept. 30. Its actual return was minus 18.6 percent. A story on page 5A last week about KAR Holdings’ lending company should have specified that a $161.5 […]
State technology interests don’t want economy to stifle progress
Indiana legislators are signaling that everyone who receives funding from state government must tighten their belts as tax
collections fall short of projections. That could cause pressure for cuts to key technology incentives.Transit isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment
The Metropolitan Development Commission gave Indianapolis area transportation planners the green light Nov. 12 to do an expedited
study that would show locations, cost and potential ridership for mass transit routes region-wide.Those responsible for hiring Sampson at IU should show accountability
Now that the NCAA has decided not to punish Indiana University further for basketball infractions, the athletic program must
concentrate on building an honest, successful sports program.Study examines regional commuter rail types and their expense
The Metropolitan Development Commission has given city planners the green light to seek an expedited study that would provide
a clearer picture of what a comprehensive regional transit system could look like and how much it would cost.Lou’s arts thank-you list
A few things I’m thankful for:
–I’m thankful that there’s plenty of material to write about in this blog. And that it has found a loyal readership (between 350 and 900 hits a day).
–I’m thankful for the smart, insightful, fun responses…
UPDATE: Old National calls acquisition a bargain
Old National Bancorp has agreed to buy 65 Charter One bank branches, including 51 in Indianapolis, for about $16 million. The price was compelling in part because the bank normally would pay about $3 million each for new branches in Indianapolis, said Bob Jones, CEO of the Evansville-based bank, the largest headquartered in Indiana. Most […]
Little Rox revisits ’70s Pet Rocks fad
Little Rox offers 20 varieties of rocks, each tied to a character trait such as humility, honesty and tolerance, and sell
online for $15 each.Sashay Modeling and Finishing School successful in first year
After a 25-year real estate career, Claudia Lynch opened a modeling/acting school after she couldn’t find a quality school
where her own grandchildren could have fun, learn poise and gain confidence.Companies face pension-plan shortfalls
Private employers that still offer traditional pension plans are getting a big shock as they assess how much more it will
cost to shoulder retirement obligations.