Stories tagged with "citizens"

Tell legislators to just stay home this session by indystar

Why not skip a legislative session for next year? The money saved, likely in the millions, would go along with other cost-saving items mandated by the state revenue shortfall. A... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

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

For healthy state of being, make Indiana smoke-free most recent comment by Kandlelight

Hear! Hear! Hear! I agree with you Dr. Lehman! I... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Carmel tightens parking restrictions near roundabouts, crossings by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council has imposed stricter parking restrictions to better protect drivers and pedestrians. The council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit parking on... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Carmel

Bayh worried about debt? What about war and health? by indystar

About Sen. Evan Bayh’s call to focus on the national debt: Perhaps Bayh should have focused on that before he stood in the trumpet section of Congress’ press conference... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Condemn violence done in name of their religion by indystar

Once again we hear that Muslims in general should not be condemned for the atrocities committed by a radical American Muslim bent on inflicting violence in the name of Allah... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1872, fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston. In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

It's about our health and it's the mature thing to do by indystar

As the smoking-ban debate has raged on, I’ve heard everything from patriotism (City-County Council member Ginny Cain) to treating our citizens as responsible adults (Letters,... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Carmel City Council may consider parking bans in roundabouts, crosswalks by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council may consider increasing parking restrictions in the city at tonight’s council meeting. Councilman Rick Sharp is hoping to get enough votes to add on an... – Nov 02, 2009 at 3:46 PM in Carmel

Council fails to protect workers from smoke by indystar

We have experienced a disgraceful failure of the City-County Council to pass the ordinance strengthening the smoking ban in Indianapolis. Since the initial smoking ban was passed,... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

City's help line makes 25,000 follow-up calls by indystar

The Mayor’s Action Center celebrated a milestone Monday: 25,000 follow-up calls to citizens who had requested city services. The center has been pushing to make outbound... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Increase number so more can enjoy nature's benefits by indystar

Parks should be a priority, because we have very little green space compared to many cities. The large and beautiful parks such as Eagle Creek and Fort Harrison State Park involve... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Voter ID law might land in state's top court by indystar

The question of whether Indiana can require voters to show government-issued ID could be headed to the state Supreme Court. State Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a petition... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Workshop at UIndy Saturday will focus on city by indystar

More than 300 community leaders will attend a special workshop Saturday at the University of Indianapolis for citizens to talk about ways to make Indianapolis a better place to... – Oct 16, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Communities

Rural Fishers plan goes up for vote tonight by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — A zoning plan Fishers hopes will appease rural Fall Creek Township residents will go to the Advisory Plan Commission for a vote tonight. The Plan Commission... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Fishers

Think of single-payer plan as big discount for Americans by indystar

We hear that the nation cannot afford the cost of health-care reform, but that argument ignores a comparison of the total cost of universal coverage under competing private and... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Depriving 24 percent of freedom to smoke by indystar

The Star and Matthew Tully are at it again trying to deprive 24 percent of the citizens their freedoms of choice with an extended smoking ban in Marion County (“Passing a... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Monon Center's cash flow creates confusion by indystar

The Indianapolis Star has recently printed two stories on the Monon Center and its continuing financial woes. The last dated Sept. 10, 2009. In each of these articles, Dr. James... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

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

Elderly would suffer from proposed Medicare cuts by indystar

I am concerned by some health-care reform proposals that would cut Medicare funding for seniors’ skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. As the administrator at the Good... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor