Stories tagged with "Mitch Daniels"

Fleetwood RV plans 300 jobs in Decatur by Tom Spalding

Recreational vehicle manufacturer Fleetwood RV, Inc. intends to hire 300 workers as part of its relocation to Decatur. Last month, following the breakup of the old company,... – Aug 19, 2009 at 3:14 PM in Business

Daniels extends program to hire young adults by indystar

The Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps, a program that has employed nearly 1,900 young adults to improve Indiana’s parks, trails and natural habitats, is being extended further into... – Aug 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM in Business

Wear a helmet, but don't expect law in free country by indystar

As I expected when I saw it, a misstatement in The Star on Aug. 16 has caused confusion. When asked about a law to force people to wear motorcycle helmets, I said (tape available)... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Daniels plans job announcements by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels has a pair of jobs announcements planned for today. He will join executives from an undisclosed company in Rushville at 10:30 a.m. And he... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

WWII vet gets top honor from French government by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels this afternoon formally presented World War II veteran Charles Kemp with the French Legion of Honor, the highest honor bestowed by the country. Daniels presented... – Jul 20, 2009 at 6:54 PM in News

French to honor World War II vet by indystar

An Indianapolis man is receiving France’s highest honor. The office of Gov. Mitch Daniels says he will present the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal to Charles Kemp of... – Jul 20, 2009 at 8:05 AM in News

World War II veteran receives top honor given by French government by Jason Thomas

WWII veteran receives top honor given by French government He keeps it framed above his workbench in the basement of his neatly kept home, far removed from the dozen or so shiny... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:45 AM in Communities

Privatizing welfare means more fall through cracks, critics say by Will Higgins

Mishandling of cases has risen since contractor took over EVANSVILLE — Omega Young lay in her hospital bed, her body wracked with disease. The cancer that started in her... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:42 AM in Politics & Government

Privatize, socialize: It depends by indystar

It’s an interesting time to teach public policy. As I tell my students, I am much less concerned about their eventual policy preferences than I am with the analytical... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Tobacco settlement money goes up in smoke by indystar

Although I felt good about reading in The Star that teen smoking had dropped by 42 percent during this decade, I also read in Matthew Tully’s column that more than $5 million... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Politicians' arrested development by indystar

I was sitting in Cafe Patachou one morning last week, drinking a cup of coffee and reading about the latest in local politics. Funny thing is, I was reading the paper’s crime... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

State's surplus of $1.3B intact by Mary Beth

Governor lauds careful spending; new budget will cut into reserves A combination of spending cuts and a big dose of federal stimulus cash left Indiana with something few other... – Jul 18, 2009 at 3:09 AM in Politics & Government

State government keeps $1.3B surplus intact by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana state government relied on spending cuts and federal stimulus money to make financial ends meet over the past year. State Auditor Tim Berry announced Friday... – Jul 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Politics & Government

We're tired of waiting for reform by indystar

Nearly two years ago a team of some of the state’s most respected leaders, supported by Indiana University researchers, offered proposals that promised to dramatically reduce... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Connersville is on company's short list by indystar

Maker of high-tech police cars could hire as many as 10,000 Connersville is among three sites deemed finalists for a police-car factory that could employ thousands and bring... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:13 AM in Business

Beware our latest gold rush: wind by indystar

Developers and speculators want to lock up land in rural Indiana for wind farms — the Next Big Thing in the energy business. Does anyone else hear an echo of the ethanol boom... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Ind., Ky. governors join on transportation pact by indystar

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels plans to join Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear when Beshear signs a bill that creates a two-state authority for transportation projects with Indiana. Beshear... – Jul 15, 2009 at 8:14 AM in Politics & Government

Governor hands out Indiana Black Expo awards by Deantae Prince

Looking upon a still-standing crowd, Charlotte Westerhaus thanked the many leaders who blazed a trail for her. “All trailblazers need a compass,” Westerhaus said... – Jul 15, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Marion County

Smoking prevention takes big hit in new budget by indystar

By definition, bottom-line budget decisions are usually regrettable. That’s because they’re often made with short-term goals in mind, regardless of long-term... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Governor to honor black leaders by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels is scheduled to present awards to education, business and community leaders at a Statehouse reception. Daniels plans to honor the award winners today as part of... – Jul 14, 2009 at 8:29 AM in Politics & Government