Stories tagged with "action coalition"

Indiana regulators OK heating assistance by indystar

Consumer advocates said they were encouraged by state regulators’ decision Thursday to allow Indiana utilities to reinstate heating assistance programs. But the next step is... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Walk to raise funds for bariatric surgery group by Kevin Oneal

A fund-raising event to benefit an organization that works against obesity will be this weekend at Lawrence North High School. The Walk from Obesity is scheduled from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Consumer groups plead for heating aid by indystar

Consumer groups and others who want heating assistance programs to continue are going before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to make their case. Representatives of United... – Sep 15, 2009 at 7:48 AM in Politics & Government

Home & garden calendar by indystar

TODAY Knowledge: A GCA Flower Show Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St. Photo exhibit, presented by the Indianapolis Garden... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

U.S. system doesn't stack up, but what will we pay for? by indystar

The majority of Americans want some health system reform. Most like the care they receive but not the cost. Some have little or no health coverage. But we are fearful of what the... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Should nation provide Medicare for all, or promote free market? by indystar

As the congressional recess begins to wind down, Americans continue to debate what reforms, if any, are needed in the nation’s health care system. Julia Vaughn, a health... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

'Smart meters' headed our way by 2010 by Tom Spalding

Settlement with Duke Energy sets parameters for electrical upgrades Duke Energy Indiana is moving closer to its goal of installing a $445 million high-tech metering system for... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Don't let insurance industry control your health care by indystar

During the 19th century, Southern plantation owners argued that without slavery, their way of life would cease. The freedom of African-Americans would be their death knell. In the... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Obama helps inspire new era of community organizing by Francesca Jarosz

Zac Elliot decided to become a lawyer during his senior year at Indiana University, lured by the prospect of financial security and professional success. Instead, the 24-year-old... – Apr 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Let's clean up environment; we'll all be better off by indystar

Last October, Forbes magazine ranked Indiana next-to-last among the 50 states in environmental quality. Only West Virginia fared worse, and at least it can use its low average... – Nov 18, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion

Natural gas firms warning of high bills by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Natural gas utility companies are stepping up efforts to warn customers about higher heating bills this winter and help them find ways to cut costs.Vectren Corp.... – Oct 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Communities

Coal plant foes seek Daniels' e-mails by indystar

Opponents of Duke Energy Corp.’s $2.35 billion coal gasification plant want Gov. Mitch Daniels to turn over e-mails, letters and other communications from his office to state... – Oct 29, 2008 at 8:31 AM in News

Court backs coal gasification plant by indystar

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld regulators' approval of Duke Energy's proposed $2.35 billion coal gasification power plant Thursday, handing a defeat to environmental groups... – Oct 17, 2008 at 8:00 AM in Business