Stories tagged with "economy"

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

Ballard's position contradicts goal of a healthier city by indystar

I am quite surprised by Mayor Greg Ballard’s opposition to the proposed smoking ban, suggesting that removing hazards from Indianapolis workplaces would have a negative... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Palin talks kids, campaign on ‘Oprah’ by indystar

Following are highlights from today’s Oprah show, featuring former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Topics included her acceptance of Sen. John McCain’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Politics & Government

Housing tax credits: What you need to know by Jeff Swiatek

Nearly 2 million people have received a federal homebuyers’ tax credit since it was approved in 2008. Hoping to further stimulate the housing market and the economy, Congress... – Nov 15, 2009 at 8:54 PM in Retail/Real Estate

McCordsville completes $1.5M wastewater plant by Bill Mccleery

MCCORDSVILLE — Town crews have completed a $1.5 million wastewater treatment plant expansion. In addition, town officials are preparing to wrap up a $700,000 sewer project.... – Nov 13, 2009 at 2:10 PM in Hancock County

Mayor takes stand for Lilly but not for smoking ban by indystar

We all understand the importance of Eli Lilly to the Indianapolis economy. Mayor Greg Ballard in his Nov. 9 My View argued that companies such as Lilly should be given greater... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

It's not about people; it's about power by indystar

The health-care bill passed the House, and I suddenly feel quite ill. I shouldn’t be surprised that Congress is nearing its goal to take over nearly 18 percent of the U.S.... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Duke Realty chief operating officer resigns by indystar

CARMEL — Hamilton County-based Duke Realty Corp. announced today its chief operating officer is resigning. Robert Chapman will leave by year’s end, an announcement said. The... – Nov 10, 2009 at 8:38 AM in Business

Stubborn streak will keep Indiana in the black by indystar

I have to take issue with the front page of the Nov. 1 Star insinuating that Indiana is somehow slow and wrong ("Why Indy’s behind the pack’’). Before... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Time to clear the air of our unhealthful past by indystar

I have been encouraged the past few weeks by The Star’s support of smoke-free air in Indianapolis. I hope the well-though-out editorials and articles on Proposal 371 will... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Follow Warren Buffett on journey to our future by indystar

When will the nation wake up and build a national passenger rail system? The boost to the economy in planning, building and servicing a nationwide system would be tremendous. The... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bah, humbug! Increase in property tax brings no joy by indystar

Was it just me, or did anyone else receive at nasty little Christmas present from the Marion County treasurer? From 2008 to 2009: Assessed value is down 35.5 percent; the local tax... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Humana 3Q profit jumps on government programs by indystar

NEW YORK — Health insurer Humana Inc. said today its third-quarter profit rose 65 percent on a boost from government programs, mainly on higher enrollment and premiums from... – Nov 02, 2009 at 7:53 AM in Business

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

Oct. consumer confidence slips unexpectedly by indystar

CHICAGO — Consumers’ confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence... – Oct 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM in Business

Old National profits fall 76% by indystar

Evansville — Profits for Old National Bank dropped 76 percent in the third quarter as revenue from commercial and residential sources had double-digit declines, the company... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Little evidence that cap and trade would work by indystar

It is never a good time for a bad idea. Many put up the argument that expensive cap-and-trade taxation is not good now because of the weak economy. The economy should have nothing... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

National City branches to change to PNC next summer by Jeff Swiatek

The 136 National City bank branches in the Indianapolis area will be among the last converted under acquirer PNC Financial Services’ changeover plan. The Pittsburgh-based... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Fishing license sales boom in Indiana by indystar

Fishing is apparently becoming more popular in Indiana and nationally. A report issued this week showed that fishing license sales in Indiana so far this year are up 8.1 percent.... – Oct 23, 2009 at 7:14 AM in Sports

Skittish traders send stocks into steep dive by indystar

NEW YORK — Spooked traders unraveled a rally in stocks late Wednesday as a downbeat assessment of a bank touched off fears that the market is getting overheated. The Dow... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business