Stories tagged with "Ballard"

Ballard announces neighborhood groups to use stimulus funds by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard today announced seven community group partners to implement neighborhood stabilization projects with $29 million in federal funds. The money, approved by... – May 12, 2009 at 5:26 PM in Politics & Government

Daniels to offer CIB bailout plan by Bill Ruthhart

Solution to be offered with his version of state budget Gov. Mitch Daniels will offer his own solution to bail out the city’s struggling sports board when he proposes a new... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Move to the big city brought exposure to violence by indystar

Until three years ago, I lived for 25 years in rural areas of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. I never locked my door; I dealt with people as honest as the day is long and... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Daniels to offer own CIB plan by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels will offer his own solution to bail out the city’s struggling sports board when he proposes a new budget to state lawmakers next month. Daniels said this... – May 08, 2009 at 1:37 PM in Politics & Government

Ethics code proposed for those on council by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Members would be allowed to vote on matters that could earn them up to $5,000 A new ethics code proposed Monday for the City-County Council would allow members to take part in... – May 05, 2009 at 12:22 PM in Politics & Government

Board opens door wider to readers by indystar

Years ago, I spoke with a reader who was upset by an editorial in that day’s newspaper. I long ago forgot the subject matter of the editorial, but I do recall the... – May 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Little things count, add up to big savings for city by indystar

I want to thank Mayor Greg Ballard for his work in spearheading the Central Indiana Purchasing Alliance. Saving more than $750,000 through group purchasing was a simple yet... – May 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

CIB, mayor seeks support for deficit solution by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Council’s backing needed for any plan to plug deficit The Capital Improvement Board and Mayor Greg Ballard will begin a new quest for money after state lawmakers adjourned... – May 01, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Marion County

'Breakfast with Michael' to aid food bank by indystar

TheMichael AndrettiFoundation’s annual “Breakfast with Michael,” a fundraiser for Gleaners Food Bank, will be at 9 a.m. May 14 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

CIB answer likely won't include Colts, Pacers by Bill Ruthhart

As clock ticks down, legislators say any Statehouse action may be inadequate to fund shortfall Lawmakers may be able to reach a deal today on a plan to bail out Indianapolis’... – Apr 29, 2009 at 4:57 PM in Legislature

Indy sends 4 swine flu samples for testing by indystar

The Marion County Health Department is awaiting results from two suspected cases of the virus, once known as swine flu and now being called Influenza A/(H1N1)/North... – Apr 29, 2009 at 3:06 PM in News

2 local samples negative for flu virus by Shari Rudavsky

Marion County health officials have sent four samples to the Centers for Disease Control to be tested for the H1N1 flu virus, officials said today.Two of the samples have come back... – Apr 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM in News

Prospects shaky for CIB bailout bill by Bill Ruthhart

Prospects for the passage of legislation to bail out the city’s struggling sports board appeared shaky this afternoon as lawmakers worked toward tonight’s midnight deadline to... – Apr 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM in Legislature

CIB rescue may rest on local taxes by Bill Ruthhart

Lawmakers appear to be getting close on a deal to help to bail out the financially-strapped Capital Improvement Board — and their deal likely won’t include payments... – Apr 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM in Politics & Government

CIB funding faces crisis of compromise by John Ketzenberger

The Colts are miffed they were dragged into the Pacers’ tiff with the Capital Improvement Board. The CIB may or may not get relief for its $47 million shortfall before... – Apr 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Ballard aims to give recycling better curb appeal most recent comment by IndySun

Uh…No; Did you read the article, or do you... – May 05, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Tully's corner by indystar

As I wrote recently, I am among the millions of Twittering Americans. Each day, I post a few tidbits about Indiana politics on my account at the increasingly popular Twitter .com... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Three questions for Colts President Bill Polian by indystar

1. What about the bailout? (There’s been) so much misinformation out there. For one thing, it’s been said numerous times we pay nothing to play in that stadium. (But)... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Great Indy Cleanup kicks into high gear by Josh Duke

Neighborhoods throughout the city mobilized today to pick up litter, plant flowers and join in other efforts as part of the Great Indy Cleanup. Mayor Greg Ballard toured a few of... – Apr 25, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Marion County

CIB woes spur mayor to put off Brazil trip by indystar

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has postponed an economic development trip to Brazil in early May so he can focus on fixing the Capital Improvement Board deficit. If state... – Apr 25, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Politics & Government