Stories tagged with "Mitch Daniels"

Edna Parker, world's oldest person, dies at 115 by indystar

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Edna Parker was in her 80s the day she and her teenage granddaughter found themselves stuck at home with no way to get to Parker's son a few miles away."I... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:23 AM in Communities

Daniels keeps his focus on his job by matthew.tully@indystar.com

Gov. Mitch Daniels has just completed what he insists will be his final campaign. He's not just saying that; he even made the point in his final TV commercial before Election... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:15 AM in News

Record for ages: Parker, third-oldest person met in Indiana by indystar

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — The staff at the Heritage House Convalescent Center rubs shoulders with celebrity every day. Two women noted by Guinness World Records live there.Sandy... – Nov 27, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Communities

Daniels plans to scale back inauguration by indystar

The state Republican chairman says Gov. Mitch Daniels will have a scaled-down second inauguration in January partly because the economic downturn is hurting so many Hoosiers.GOP... – Nov 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM in News

Loan to fund jobless claims pool by indystar

The state of Indiana will take out a federal loan of up to $330 million over the next three months to keep its unemployment insurance fund solvent.With more than 75,000 Hoosiers... – Nov 26, 2008 at 2:21 AM in Business

Daniels will attend meeting with Obama by indystar

President-elect Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with the nation's governors, including Gov. Mitch Daniels, next week in Philadelphia.Daniels will take part in Tuesday... – Nov 26, 2008 at 2:15 AM in News

Daniels, governors' group to meet Obama by indystar

President-elect Barack Obama will hold a meeting with the nation's governors next week in Philadelphia, and Gov. Mitch Daniels plans to attend.Daniels will take part in the... – Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM in News

State to borrow for unemployment fund benefits by indystar

The State of Indiana has asked the federal government for a loan of up to $330 million during the next three months to keep its unemployment insurance fund in the black.Gov.... – Nov 25, 2008 at 3:30 PM in Business

'No money, no problems,' says Kenley by indystar

As newly appointed chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Luke Kenley will get his first crack at crafting a state budget during the 2009... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:02 AM in News

Indiana schools could face budget cuts by indystar

Fewer teachers. Larger classes. The elimination of special programs.Those are some of the grim consequences Indiana's schools could face as lawmakers crafting the next state... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:01 AM in News

Daniels shuts door, others speculate by indystar

He's already shut the door on a presidential run.Yet some Republicans still look at Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as a possible presidential candidate in 2012.The speculation has... – Nov 22, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Opinion

For the GOP, a page from Daniels' playbook by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels won't be spending a lot of time advising the flailing national Republican Party, but what he is saying is worth heeding.Many in the GOP, and in the national... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:06 AM in News

New tax bills likely coming soon by indystar

The Marion County treasurer’s office has received state approval to send out the first of two property tax bills for 2008.Treasurer Michael Rodman said he tentatively planned to... – Nov 20, 2008 at 6:30 PM in Communities

General Assembly: Thorny issues are looming by indystar

For state lawmakers, Tuesday was as easy as it’s going to get.Members of the Indiana House and Senate gathered at the Statehouse for their largely ceremonial Organization... – Nov 19, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Honda production under way by indystar

Hundreds of Honda workers joined executives of the Japanese automaker, Gov. Mitch Daniels and other dignitaries for a celebratory plant dedication ceremony.The production lines... – Nov 17, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Business

A checklist to help Daniels get mission accomplished by indystar

Mitch Daniels didn't just win re-election on Nov. 4. With an 18-point margin of victory, Daniels earned a ringing affirmation for the many changes in state government that he... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Opinion

President? No thanks, Daniels says by indystar

Post-election chatter that Gov. Mitch Daniels could lead the national party back to the White House in 2012 hasn't changed Daniels' stance that governor is the only position... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:08 AM in News

Chinese and Indians seek to join the mainstream by indystar

When Namrita Claire moved to Fishers from Chandigarh, India, two years ago, she was one of a few Indians at Hamilton Southeastern High School.Surrounded by peers who didn’t... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Daniels not seeking auto industry bailout by indystar

WASHINGTON — Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that he’s skeptical that Congress can help the struggling U.S. auto industry.“Let’s give Congress a chance, but there’s nothing in... – Nov 12, 2008 at 7:01 PM in Communities

Indy-based debt collector to grow, add 300 jobs by Tom Spalding

National debt recovery agency Premiere Credit of North America announced today that it will expand its national headquarters in Indianapolis, with plans to add 300 new... – Nov 12, 2008 at 11:31 AM in Business