Stories tagged with "Ballard"

Governor and key lawmakers tell city to live with CIB plan by Bill Ruthhart

Don’t even think about coming back to us for any more help. That was the message top state lawmakers and Gov. Mitch Daniels delivered to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on... – Jul 02, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Politics & Government

CIB gets OK to raise taxes on hotel stays by Bill Ruthhart

Sports board must still cut $22M as legislators deny 2 other tax hikes State lawmakers passed a plan Tuesday to bail out the Capital Improvement Board, though Mayor Greg... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:35 PM in Politics & Government

Ballard loses round on plan to bail out CIB by Bill Ruthhart

State lawmakers’ draft allows 1 tax hike in ’09, leaves $12 million deficit State lawmakers late Monday ignored Mayor Greg Ballard’s calls for fewer spending cuts... – Jun 30, 2009 at 2:26 AM in Politics & Government

That his dying was not in vain by indystar

As he tells it, Gregg Keesling knew he and Jannett Keesling were going to have a son named Chancellor before she knew it. Even before Jannett knew Gregg, for that matter. It was... – Jun 27, 2009 at 11:00 PM in Dan Carpenter

Ballard favors taxes and fees to bail out CIB by Bill Ruthhart

Deep budget cuts won’t work, says mayor, who favors taxes and fees Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard told state lawmakers Friday that deep budget cuts suggested by Gov. Mitch... – Jun 27, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Politics & Government

Ballard revises CIB rescue plan by Bill Ruthhart

Mayor Greg Ballard outlined yet another plan to legislators this afternoon that would help bail the Capital Improvement Board out of its projected $47 million deficit for next... – Jun 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM in Politics & Government

Thousands visit career fair for chance at a job by Lindsay Machak

Nearly 6,000 job-seekers made their way to Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday to meet — and try to impress — representatives from the more than 55 companies gathered for the... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:55 AM in Communities

Over 750 jobs up for grabs at career fair by Tom Spalding

More than 40 employers have registered to interview hopefuls at a career fair set for today at Lucas Oil Stadium. Companies have got over 750 jobs to offer.That’s why several... – Jun 23, 2009 at 11:53 AM in Business

Indy gives $4.5M in anti-crime grants by Kevin Oneal

The mayor of Indianapolis encouraged the recipients of anti-crime grants from the city to keep working to help their neighborhoods. “I like to think we’re bringing out the best in... – Jun 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Communities

Tully's corner by indystar

U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, called Friday to talk about his bill to reduce the distressing recidivism rate of men and women released from prison. It’s a crucial... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Bills to fix Indy sports board hits hurdle by Bill Ruthhart

Indy controller says the city isn’t sure it can slash $13M more from budget A committee will meet again this morning to see if there is support from both Republicans and... – Jun 17, 2009 at 8:45 AM in Politics & Government

City says 'thanks, but' to CIB plan by indystar

David Reynolds, the city’s financial chief, sat before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday afternoon, taking questions from blustery state lawmakers and wording his... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:34 AM in Matthew Tully

My View: Committed to policing with honesty, integrity by indystar

The June 3 editorial, “Exposing corruption in the ranks,” understated a number of important facts I believe your readers should know. First, and most important, Mayor... – Jun 16, 2009 at 11:31 PM in Letters to the editor

Keeping our options open with more charter schools by indystar

I was glad to see that Mayor Greg Ballard has endorsed another batch of charter schools to move forward. Charter schools give many local children the options and individual... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Deep tunnel to catch Indy's sewer overflow by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard this morning announced that federal officials approved a change to city sewer improvement plans that will more quickly capture billions of gallons of sewage now... – Jun 10, 2009 at 2:46 PM in Politics & Government

NFL exec visits for 2012 Super Bowl update by indystar

A top NFL official toured Indianapolis facilities this morning and is joining Mayor Greg Ballard and host committee leaders who are helping prepare for the Super Bowl in 2012. NFL... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Business

CIB: Deeper cuts would hurt by Brendan Oshaughnessy

But to repair budget, Grand says, he’ll back Daniels-Ballard plan The head of the city’s embattled sports agency said Monday that deeper budget cuts would be difficult... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Marion County

Daniels silent on specifics of CIB plan by Bill Ruthhart

Governor’s office won’t say how it will cut $13 million Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration refused to elaborate Friday on $13 million in cuts he has proposed to... – Jun 06, 2009 at 2:31 AM in Politics & Government

Pacers, Indians object to ticket tax increase by indystar

The Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Indians said Friday they are concerned about the impact the Capital Improvement Board’s proposed ticket tax increase would have on fans.... – Jun 06, 2009 at 2:21 AM in Communities

Resident wants to see Ellenberger ice rink stay by indystar

As an Irvington resident I am dismayed at Mayor Greg Ballard’s efforts to close the ice rink at Ellenberger Park. Irvington is a historic and culturally vital part of... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in East Marion County