Stories tagged with "budgets"

Lawrence Township gives blessing to fire merger by Kevin Oneal

Lawrence-IFD consolidation could come by 2011 The consolidation of the Lawrence Township and Indianapolis fire departments could come at the start of 2011. At a Tuesday meeting of... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:29 AM in North Marion County

Proposals would give council more fiscal control by Francesca Jarosz

Two resolutions designed to give the City-County Council more authority over financial matters will be introduced tonight. Republican Barbara Malone says she will propose that... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:40 PM in Politics & Government

Budget cuts best option for now, Daniels says by Bill Ruthhart

Governor sees trims as way to avoid pay cuts or layoffs By calling Friday for emergency budget cuts that include a pay freeze for the state’s 30,487 employees, Gov. Mitch... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

State's reserves look more tempting by indystar

It appears hard times are here to stay, at least for now. On a day when national unemployment figures topped 10 percent for the first time in 26 years, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

NCAA: 21% of athletic depts profitable by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Fewer than 25 percent of all major collegiate athletic departments made money in 2007-08. That finding was released today by the NCAA, which surveyed all 119... – Oct 20, 2009 at 4:50 PM in Sports

IMA furloughs staff, cuts budget by David Lindquist

Leaner finances shouldn’t affect visitors Employees at the Indianapolis Museum of Art will take a week of unpaid leave to help the museum trim costs and maintain free... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Entertainment

IMA workers to take 1-week furloughs by David Lindquist

Employees at the Indianapolis Museum of Art will take a week of unpaid leave to help the museum trim costs and maintain free admission for visitors. For a fiscal year that began... – Oct 15, 2009 at 5:39 PM in Entertainment

Budget woes may cut Lawrence Twp. FD pay by Kevin Oneal

A budget shortfall in the Lawrence Township Fire Department will probably lead to cuts in pay and benefits. Those changes depend on action from the township’s advisory board... – Oct 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM in North Marion County

New rate estimated for Greenwood taxes by indystar

GREENWOOD The financial picture of a reorganization between Greenwood and White River Township is coming into focus. Officials last week revealed estimated tax rates and budgets... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Johnson County

Brownsburg to discuss budgets, sign rules tonight by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Residents can speak to the Town Council tonight about budgets proposed for the local government’s operation next year. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m.... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Hendricks County

Symphony musicians agree to pay cut by indystar

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians will take a 12 percent reduction in salary this season, followed by incremental increases in the second and third years of a newly... – Oct 07, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Entertainment

Clay Twp. 2010 budget proposed at $14.7M by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Clay Township’s proposed 2010 budget — which is reduced from this year’s — will be on the table tonight. Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan will present the... – Sep 15, 2009 at 2:54 PM in Carmel

To do list: budget, teachers pact by Mark Ambrogi

Carmel Schools Superintendent Barbara Underwood never expected to cruise to her retirement date on Dec. 31. “I told people I’ll work until the last minute,” she... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Ballard to defend 2010 city budget plan tonight by Francesca Jarosz

Mayor Greg Ballard and City Controller David Reynolds will meet with the public tonight to discuss the 2010 city budget and funding for Community Corrections. The leaders meet with... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Communities

Indianapolis Art Center CEO/president wants to promote and enjoy facility by Konrad.Marshall

The Indianapolis Art Center turned 75 this year, and its new CEO and president, Carter Wolf, said he hopes to still be there when it turns 100. Wolf took over this summer for... – Aug 20, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Entertainment

Americans tackling more jobs and repairs by Dana Hunsinger

Service providers and even consumers suffer as people attempt fixes beyond their grasp. Do-it-yourself is the way to go in this economy — at least many consumers think so.... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:40 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Growing Zionsville faces '10 budget cuts by indystar

Zionsville Although Zionsville’s size will increase fivefold in January when two townships become part of the town, Zionsville leaders say they’ll hold the line on... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Communities

Hancock County stops doing business with consulting firm by Bill Mccleery

Decision related to questions of need, not to recent arrest of county auditor on bribery, theft charges, official says Hancock County officials have stopped doing business with a... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in East Marion County

Congress out of touch, but voters don't seem to care by indystar

A story in the June 20 Star illustrates how out of touch the U.S. House of Representatives is to pass an 8-percent increase in office expenses as part of a $3.7 billion spending... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor grants charters to two schools by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard announced the approval of two new charter schools this morning, an aviation school and an elementary that would use projects as the route to learning. The... – Jun 03, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Marion County