Ballard set to shake up CIB with staff moves
CIB Treasurer Ann Lathrop will become board president, replacing Bob Grand at the helm of the organization that oversees the city’s professional sports stadiums and the Indiana Convention Center.
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Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring
The number of people claiming jobless aid has tripled since the recession began. The demand has drained the funds that many
states use to pay jobless claims. Nearly half the states, including Indiana, are borrowing from the federal government.
College building boom puts Indiana in tough situation
The state has approved more than $1 billion in university projects in the last 18 months.
Messer: Palin could ‘win’ Indiana
Former state representative and lobbyist Luke Messer thinks Sarah Palin could carry Indiana in a presidential primary.
Leader of Fishers chamber stepping down
Christi Wolf has served 13 years as president and CEO of the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.
Kentucky governor thinks chances slim for Harley plant
Earlier this year, the company eliminated Shelby County in Indiana from contention for the manufacturing facility.
Heavyweights may vie to manage venues for troubled CIB
An aide to Mayor Greg Ballard says he hopes a private operator can find “operating and maintenance savings in the millions."
Indianapolis looks to Cleveland, Philadelphia for City Market examples
The troubled Indianapolis City Market is looking East for a new direction. This summer, its executive director, Jim Reilly,
visited Philadelphia and Cleveland to observe their successful urban markets and seek pointers that might be applied here.
State lands $4 million grant to aid autoworkers
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the Indiana Department of Workforce Development a $4 million grant on Wednesday to help
autoworkers transition into alternate careers.
Lawrence Township exploring fire department merger
A Lawrence Township trustee is proposing to merge the township’s fire department with the Indianapolis Fire Department,
in an attempt to further reduce its operating deficit.
Indiana seeks $250M in stimulus cash for schools
The state has altered some education rules to get in line with the federal Department of Education’s $4 billion “Race to the
Top” grant program.
Property tax-cap issue could dominate next Indiana Legislature
Lawmakers meet Tuesday for Organizational Day and will begin debating measures Jan. 5 when the Legislature officially convenes
for a short session.
Daniels and entrepreneurship
Does Gov. Mitch Daniels’ economic development strategy emphasize job attraction at the expense of entrepreneurship?
Biz interests expect tax issues to vex Legislature
Increases in property and payroll taxes are among the key issues again confronting the business community when the General
Assembly convenes in January.
Environment funds feel pinch of state budget cuts
Indiana is dipping into a wide range of state funds, including several devoted to improving or protecting the environment
and natural resources, to offset a steep drop in state revenues.
Late tax bills force counties to borrow millions
Nearly every Indiana county has failed to send property tax bills on time this year, forcing many local governments and schools
to borrow millions and providing further proof that Indiana’s tax system is still a work in progress more than a decade after
a court ordered a massive overhaul.
State government begins layoffs as part of budget cuts
The Department of Administration said 33 government workers will be out of a job because of the state’s financial situation.
Rokita says GOP redistricting plan not enough
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is pleased that state Senate Republicans have proposed changes to the way legislative
districts are drawn, but he says they don’t go far enough.
Indy route not part of high-speed rail funding application
The decision to sidetrack a 110-mph Chicago-Indianapolis-Cincinnati train hasn’t received any attention
locally. High-speed rail could someday become an economic development engine here, but it has
not gained as much attention here as improved highways or a commuter rail line from downtown to Noblesville.
Rokita builds rep as tough enforcer of securities laws
Secretary of State Todd Rokita has relied on fines and fees to greatly increase his office’s firepower without a tax hike.