Stories tagged with "Hoosiers"

Indiana files suit against 2 robo-callers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Thursday that two lawsuits have been filed against telemarketing companies accused of using pre-recorded messages... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Despite budget successes, education takes a hit by indystar

Now that the dust has started to settle from the Indiana General Assembly’s special session, people are starting to understand the reality of the new biennial state budget... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

$1B privatization deal at risk by Will Higgins

State could cancel contract to run welfare system Nearly two years into the privatization of Indiana’s welfare system, state officials are considering scrapping it amid... – Jul 08, 2009 at 2:23 AM in Politics & Government

Basketball recruiting hits high gear in July by Kyle Neddenriep

Basketball recruiting season never officially ends in Indiana, but the stakes are raised considerably this week with more than four dozen certified tournaments scattered across the... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Purdue

Group pushes Sunday alcohol sales again by indystar

The special session of the Indiana General Assembly is over, but it’s not too early to think about next year. That’s the strategy of retailers who want to get rid of... – Jul 03, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Politics & Government

Bayh wants full tax break for more homeowners by Lindsay Machak

Those not itemizing returns could claim entire property tax John Davis has owned his home for six years, and this year was the first time he was able to file a property tax... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Bayh seeks extension of home tax break by indystar

When the federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was passed, it allowed homeowners who filed a short income tax form to receive a tax break through property tax... – Jul 02, 2009 at 2:22 PM in Politics & Government

Save home health care from Medicare budget cuts by indystar

I’m a home health professional concerned about the quality and access of home care in our state. With more than one in eight Hoosiers currently age 65 and older, and that... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IU, Butler to play games in Jimmy V Classic by David Woods

Indiana University and Butler will play Dec. 8 in New York’s Madison Square Garden, but not against each other. In college basketball’s 15th annual Jimmy V Classic, pairings... – Jul 01, 2009 at 6:24 PM in Communities

IU gets eighth commit by indystar

Indiana football coachBill Lynchpicked up his eighth oral commitment for the Class of 2010 Tuesday in offensive linemanMarlandez Harris. Harris, 6-4, 255 pounds, plays at Sacred... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indiana University

Let's hope this is the end of an excruciatingly bad session by indystar

After 175 days and enough child’s play to put a Chuck E. Cheese’s to shame, is the Indiana General Assembly finally ready to call it a year? The answer to that question... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

IU athletes of year: Campillo, Loukas by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Golfer Jorge Campillo and diver Christina Loukas have been named Indiana University athletes of the year. Loukas of Riverwoods, Ill., was the NCAA 3-meter... – Jun 29, 2009 at 3:56 PM in Sports

Indiana's food banks expecting onslaught by Lindsay Machak

Relief agencies foresee disaster if lack of budget halts state’s services The state’s food banks and other relief agencies are expecting a flood of Hoosiers to seek... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Johnson left Indiana for NY, but now is back home again by indystar

My first big break involved leaving Indiana. My second big break brought me back. Both decisions were strongly influenced by my family. While studying graphic design at Indiana... – Jun 27, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Business

No budget, few services, Daniels says by Mary Beth

Except for public safety, state could not operate, he warns All nonessential state government services — including license branches, state parks, casinos and the lottery... – Jun 27, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Politics & Government

$20,000 donation to purchase cardiac equipment by indystar

Two businesses have donated $20,000 for a new cardiac catheterization lab and a multislice CT scanner at the Riverview Heart and Vascular Center. Building materials supplier IMI... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Noblesville

36 adults earn diplomas by indystar

Nearly 40 adult education students participated in a graduation ceremony this week to celebrate passing the general educational development test. About 300 family members and... – Jun 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM in South Marion County

Police tow car, seek clues in Michael Jackson death by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Police investigating Michael Jackson’s death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king’s doctors and... – Jun 26, 2009 at 7:45 PM in Entertainment

Teachers, schools need lessons in current economics by indystar

House Speaker Pat Bauer wants to increase spending on education. We are all for public education. We want to see our young people succeed. But pouring more money into education is... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Daniels opens budget talk with a little levity by indystar

MADISON, Ind. The joke, of course, was far too easy to pass up. There was Gov. Mitch Daniels, standing at the front of a banquet hall here, clutching a microphone and preparing to... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully