Stories tagged with "census data"

Community colleges may be victims of their success by indystar

Arthur Call commutes three hours roundtrip to Ivy Tech Community College in Peru for his anatomy class because similar courses on campuses closer to his Indianapolis home are... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Voters should choose, not officials by indystar

When Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita launched his campaign to reform the redistricting process a few weeks ago, state legislative leaders told him in so many words to mind... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Power play for political purposes by indystar

Republicans on the City-County Council appear ready to waste $500,000 in taxpayers’ money for purely political purposes at the same time the city has been forced to cut... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Redistricting reform will be up to Indiana lawmakers by Mary Beth

A legislative committee examining potential changes to how Indiana draws legislative and congressional districts will not recommend any specific changes. But Sen. Sue Landske, the... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Rokita rolls out redistricting proposal by Mary Beth

Secretary of State Todd Rokita today urged lawmakers to change how Indiana draws legislative and congressional districts. But he backed off an earlier recommendation that they make... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:04 PM in Politics & Government

Hearing gives boost to redistricting reforms by Mary Beth

Legislative panel holds first meeting to discuss guidelines for process Advocates of reforming how Indiana draws legislative and congressional boundaries think that, after years of... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Advocates press for redistricting rules by Mary Beth

Advocates of reforming Indiana’s redistricting process say momentum is building to put in place changes they hope will give the public confidence that the legislative... – Sep 29, 2009 at 2:38 PM in Politics & Government

Drawing of districts to be topic of hearing by indystar

Lawmakers will hold a hearing today on whether Indiana should revamp the way it draws state legislative and congressional districts. Among those testifying before the Census Data... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers to meet on district mapping by Mary Beth

Whether Indiana should revamp how it draws state legislative and congressional districts will be considered Tuesday by a committee of lawmakers. The Census Data Advisory Committee,... – Sep 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM in Legislature

Life gets less comfy in Indiana by Bill Ruthhart

As recession took hold, it meant fewer hours and fewer cars for Hoosiers Hoosiers are working less, earning smaller pay raises and increasingly going without comforts such as a... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Temporary jobs available with U.S. Census Bureau by indystar

The U.S. Census Bureau is offering jobs in Hamilton County. Dallas Wilson, community specialist with the regional census center, told Hamilton County Commissioners this week that... – Jun 26, 2009 at 11:58 PM in Hamilton County

U.S. sees slowdown in growth of Hispanic, Asian populations by indystar

WASHINGTON — Immigration laws and the lackluster economy have unexpectedly slowed the population growth of Hispanics and Asians in the U.S., causing the government to push... – May 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Census wants to count you by Gretchen Becker

Workers will begin checking addresses this week to ensure people aren’t overlooked for 2010 tally Getting potholes filled quickly could depend on how promptly and accurately... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM in Communities

State near top for black male homicide deaths by Francesca Jarosz

Every year this decade, Indiana has ranked among the top five states in the nation for the percentage of black males who die in a homicide — a rate that’s ranged 15 to... – Mar 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Crime & Courts

Americans are moving on up to smaller, smarter homes by USA Today

When architect Sarah Susanka remodeled her kitchen, she didn't use pricey granite or edgy concrete for her countertops. She used laminate. Her cabinets: Ikea. "You can save... – Mar 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM in Entertainment

Study: Secondhand smoke costs Indiana $390 million a year by Bill Ruthhart

IU study tallies health, financial burden in Indiana Lung cancer, heart disease and other ailments caused by secondhand smoke cost Hoosiers $390 million a year, according to a... – Feb 03, 2009 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Groups press FSSA to let clients register to vote by Mary Beth

Critics say FSSA offices fail to offer voter registration forms When low-income Hoosiers turn to state social-services offices for help, they're supposed to get something more... – Feb 02, 2009 at 2:05 AM in Communities