Stories tagged with "Mitch Daniels"

Remember Commerce Connector? Let's try it again by indystar

The Oct. 22 propane truck accident on the Northeastside, bottling up traffic on both I-465 and I-69 for many hours, makes a strong case for renewing consideration of a Commerce... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indiana partners with Japanese trading firm by Tom Spalding

ITOCHU Corp., a Japanese trading firm already partnering with Indianapolis-based electric vehicle battery maker EnerDel, may be developing a more significant presence in the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:22 PM in Business

In sickness and in health by indystar

Believe it or not, the news isn’t all bad all the time when the health of Hoosiers is compared to the nation’s. America’s Health Rankings, the 20th annual survey... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

For healthy state of being, make Indiana smoke-free by indystar

The time is long overdue for Indiana to become free of tobacco smoke in all public areas and workplaces. It is no longer a matter of opinion whether smoking is harmful, not just to... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Back so soon: ethics, taxes, lobbying by indystar

It seems like they just left. In fact, they weren’t gone long enough for most of us to even miss them. Nonetheless, lawmakers returned Tuesday to the Statehouse and announced... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Indiana death row inmate waives clemency review by indystar

Condemned killer Matthew Eric Wrinkles has made up his mind to die and refused to seek clemency from Gov. Mitch Daniels before his Dec. 11 execution, his lawyers said today.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Crime & Courts

Institute: Indiana may need to face tax hike by Marybeth Schneider

Legislators need to hold the line on spending and even potentially consider ways to increase state revenues, perhaps through a tax increase, the leader of the Indiana Fiscal Policy... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers' to-do list is full of dicey issues by Mary Beth

On the 2010 agenda: tax caps, gambling, lobby reform and more More ceremony than substance will fill the agenda today when the state’s 150 lawmakers return to the Statehouse... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Politics & Government

Budget cutbacks force 33 of Indiana's state workers from their jobs by Mary Beth

Department of Administration trimmed posts as part of order to slash its budget by 10% Indiana’s revenue crunch became personal Friday for 33 state employees who were laid... – Nov 14, 2009 at 1:12 AM in Politics & Government

Ombudsman to shed light on child welfare by Tim Evans

Appointee says she has no agenda other than to improve the system An Indianapolis woman with 25 years of experience in the field of child welfare — from the front lines to... – Nov 14, 2009 at 1:11 AM in Communities

Some state workers are jobless, but others will go to Vegas by indystar

As the state Department of Administration laid off 33 employees Friday, some wondered why other options weren’t chosen Gov. Mitch Daniels has told state agencies they can ask... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Briefly Around the State + Nation by indystar

Daniels to speak at business seminar Indianapolis Gov. Mitch Daniels will talk about what companies are doing to expand during the Growing Your Business in Indiana summit on... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Indiana state workers get layoff notices by Mary Beth

State government began laying off employees today in order to cut costs. The Department of Administration this morning began telling 33 employees that they no longer will have... – Nov 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM in Politics & Government

Court dismisses suit challenging Obama by indystar

The Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday affirmed a Marion County judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit by two Hoosiers challenging President Barack Obama’s eligibility to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Indiana appeals court upholds axing of Obama suit most recent comment by KatyinIndy

I’m not a judge or even an attorney, but I... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:05 PM

State may have to shift gears by indystar

State government has been forced into the same tough spot that many private businesses have languished in for a year or more. It hurts without question, but it’s also... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Pain of budget cuts is hitting home by Mary Beth

Some predict drop in hospital care; prison guards lose automatic OT State budget cuts will begin to take a tangible toll on Hoosiers, from the pay in prison guards’ pockets... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:40 AM in Politics & Government

Old National execs to ring closing bell at NYSE by Tom Spalding

Old National Bancorp will celebrate its 175th Anniversary today as executives get to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. President and CEO Bob Jones, Old National... – Nov 11, 2009 at 7:26 AM in Business

Convicted Ind. killer apologizes on 'Oprah' by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — A man sentenced to death for killing his estranged wife and two of her relatives apologized to family members on Oprah Winfrey’s television show. Matthew Eric... – Nov 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM in Communities

Indiana trims Medicaid payments to hospitals by Mary Beth

Hospitals would get 5 percent less money from the state for caring for Medicaid patients under cuts announced today by the state. Gov. Mitch Daniels last week called for emergency... – Nov 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Politics & Government