A letter dated Thursday from GOP Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and signed by more than 20 other Republicans asks Bloomington officials
to "take a step back" from their plan to avoid business with Arizona companies because of that state's new immigration
law.
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to release nearly $4 million to
improve
the historic building in downtown Indianapolis.
Brian Williams said Tuesday that he is dropping his bid to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard in 2011, paving the way for front
runner
Melina Kennedy to represent the Democrats.
Concluding a year-long evaluation and public bidding process, mayor chooses Oracle’s PeopleSoft to replace local government’s
1970s-era financial IT system and New York-based Zanett Inc. to lead the implementation.
The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
Gary Mayor Rudy Clay is calling for the Majestic Star casino to pay $22 million in overdue Lake County taxes before state
regulators vote on whether to renew the Gary casino's license.
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library board of trustees has delayed a decision on whether to close up to six library
branches until its July 15 regular meeting.
Mayor Greg Ballard has put privatization of Indianapolis’ stadium and convention center management on indefinite hold.
In a recent letter to Arizona's governor, the city of Bloomington said it will not purchase goods or services from businesses
headquartered in Arizona or send city officials to conferences there.
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis support sale of water, sewer utilities.
Details of a plan to assist the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library have yet to emerge, but city leaders are pledging
their support to shore up a widening budget gap.
Capital Improvement Board votes not to restore IBE’s annual $150,000 grant, but agrees to provide the organization
with in-kind services equaling the amount.
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever contribute an estimated $55 million a year to the Indianapolis economy, according to
a study conducted by Chicago-based hospitality consulting firm Hunden Strategic Partners.
The report from a Chicago consulting firm will detail how much the Indiana Pacers contribute to the local economy, as the
Capital Improvement Board negotiates with team officials over paying $15 million in annual Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
Too few of the city's revitalization projects are connected by attractive sidewalks, streets, gardens and plazas.
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings
more energy efficient.
City expects environmentally friendly overhaul of downtown headquarters to provide net savings of $250,000 per year.
City-County Building energy-efficiency upgrades are set to be unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The nearly 50-year old landmark is the centerpiece of the city's greener-building initiative.
