Stories tagged with "federal grants"

Anderson startup boosts output of plug-in hybrid by Ted Evanoff

Anderson start-up Bright Automotive said it has tweaked its proposed work van to travel 40 miles on battery power, up from 30 miles in an earlier experimental version. Bright has... – Oct 20, 2009 at 10:26 AM in Business

Obama's right on this reform by indystar

He has made a mess of health-care reform, but President Barack Obama also has opened a wide door to real educational reform, in a manner that is startling for a Democrat. Secretary... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Purdue to offer tuition rebates, more financial aid by Dan Mcfeely

Purdue University’s decision to dedicate $6 million toward financial aid for Hoosier undergrads is a “step in the right direction,” according to the state... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Kenley on colleges: Just beginning of scrutiny by Dan Mcfeely

Purdue University’s decision to dedicate $6 million toward new financial aid for Hoosier undergrads is a “step in the right direction” according to the state... – Sep 09, 2009 at 5:11 PM in Communities

Indiana's stake in greener vehicles by indystar

President Barack Obama last month announced that several Indiana companies will receive more than $400 million in subsidies to design and build greener vehicles. This came as... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Sites around Indy offer free summer meals for kids by Lindsay Machak

While school is out, federal grants help churches and community centers provide nutrition for children After his recent divorce, Todd Lawrence was left to care for five children.... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Marion County

Airport extending runway by indystar

SELLERSBURG Commercial airline flights by regional carriers could be in Clark Regional Airport’s future after a runway extension is completed, officials say. A $7 million,... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Clark Co. envisions expanded airline service by indystar

Commercial airline flights by regional carriers could be in Clark Regional Airport’s future after a runway-extension project is completed and a way is worked out to cooperate... – Jun 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM in Business

E-ticket software issues 1M Indiana citations by indystar

LAPORTE, Ind. — An electronic ticketing system that allows police officers to issue citations to drivers in just minutes — and help protect them from deadly highway collisions —... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:27 PM in Communities

Plainfield ready to rebuild Main Street by Bruce Smith

Boosted with millions in federal funding, Plainfield is poised to start a year-long reconstruction of Main Street. Town officials agree that the work will disrupt traffic, but say... – Apr 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM in Hendricks County

23 businesses sought to join Speedway redevelopment by Bruce Smith

Developers helping Speedway to rebuild Main Street are working on a short list of businesses considered strong prospects to join in the town’s project to remake the areas around... – Apr 21, 2009 at 11:32 AM in West Marion County

Central Indiana alliance joining forces to build a better hybrid by Ted Evanoff

Allison, Cummins and Delphi for years have been key Indiana companies with little in common except a shared heritage in the auto industry. Now the trio are linking in a loose... – Apr 05, 2009 at 2:40 AM in Business

Indianapolis neighborhoods to get financial boost by Kevin Oneal

City officials say $29 million in federal funds will be invested in areas hit by foreclosures After 40 years of running a barbershop on the Near Eastside, Harold Glaspell has... – Feb 06, 2009 at 1:50 AM in News

Tax seminars to aid victims of June flood by indystar

Franklin -- A long-term disaster recovery program in Johnson County will hold free tax seminars this week for those affected by the June flooding.The seminars will be offered on... – Feb 02, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Communities

City's bold goal: Stem the killing by Vic Ryckaert

Strategy includes more efficient use of police officers to prevent violence Marion County recorded 123 homicides in 2008, one fewer than the previous year but not nearly enough... – Jan 12, 2009 at 7:46 AM in Communities

Mayor's Action Center will stay in house, for now by Brendan Oshaughnessy

The Mayor’s Action Center complaint hot line is off the hot seat.Performance of the operation has improved to the point that tentative plans to dismantle it in favor of an... – Jan 05, 2009 at 2:06 AM in News

IMPD will hire civilians to free up police officers by Heather Gillers

Police officials are counting on their big push for 2009 — hiring civilians to handle nonemergency incidents — to allow police to spend more time fighting crime.The... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:13 AM in News

More layoffs are expected at Indiana plants by Ted Evanoff

Pushed by factory layoffs and a slowing economy, Indiana’s unemployment rate jumped to 7.1 percent in November, exceeding the nation’s 6.7 percent rate.Indiana’s... – Dec 20, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Business

Court overturns Terre Haute mayoral election by indystar

The Indiana Court of Appeals has thrown out the 2007 mayoral election in Terre Haute, ruling that winner Duke Bennett was ineligible to take the office and declaring it... – Nov 13, 2008 at 2:31 PM in News

City's plan: Rehab apartments by indystar

The Indianapolis Housing Agency is planning a $29 million rehabilitation of two subsidized high-rise apartment buildings in Downtown set aside for senior citizens and people... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities