Stories tagged with "hershman"

Tax hike for jobless funds could be delayed by Bill Ruthhart

Republican state lawmakers this afternoon said they plan to file legislation that will delay tax increases aimed at making the state’s unemployment insurance fund solvent.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Politics & Government

The economics, politics of climate change by indystar

State Sen. Brandt Hershman’s recent letter regarding climate and energy legislation misrepresents the economics and politics of climate change (“Cap-and-trade... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cap-and-trade disadvantages outweigh any potential good by indystar

As an elected official, I know the power of contact by constituents. Therefore, I encourage you to join me in writing, calling or e-mailing U.S. Sens. Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Purdue officials will meet with budget king state Sen. Kenley on Tuesday by Mwatling@Jconline Com

Talk with state Senate budget king to key on tuition and projects LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University leaders are expected to meet with state Sen. Luke Kenley on Tuesday in... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Politics & Government

Purdue officials to meet with Sen. Kenley by indystar

Talk with state Senate budget king to key on tuition and projects. LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University leaders are expected to meet with state Sen. Luke Kenley on Tuesday in... – Aug 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Politics & Government

Democrats open budget talks with testimony by indystar

The first negotiating session between lawmakers over the state budget got off to a rocky start Wednesday. Instead of talking about their differences, Democrats brought in witnesses... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Senate passes House unemployment fix by Mary Beth

The Senate voted 46-3 late Wednesday to pass the unemployment insurance fix in House Bill 1379. Voting no were Sens. Mike Delph, R-Carmel; Jean Leising, R-Oldenburg; and Jim Lewis,... – Apr 29, 2009 at 6:26 PM in Politics & Government

A balanced approach to future energy needs by indystar

I am writing in response to the March 30 editorial, “Two greens grow compatible,” regarding energy legislation pending in the Indiana General Assembly. The editorial... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Higher alcohol tax would aid many communities by indystar

A proposal to double Indiana’s alcohol taxes to bail out a struggling Indianapolis sports board would funnel money to cities and towns across the state, cash the plan’s... – Apr 03, 2009 at 10:11 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. Senate OKs business tax increase by Mary Beth

The state Senate late today passed a bill that raises taxes on business while cutting benefits for the jobless, setting the stage for a final version to be hammered out between... – Mar 24, 2009 at 8:10 PM in Politics & Government

Unemployment fund plan would mean less for job seekers by Mary Beth

State GOP proposal intended to boost unemployment fund, spur people to find work Businesses would pay more and most laid-off workers would get less under a Senate Republican plan... – Mar 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Book buzz: New on the list, in publishing by USA Today

Slumdog Millionaire the book hits USA TODAY's Top 150, romance is alive and well on our list, and there are two Great New Writers as chosen by Barnes & Noble.The winner is... – Mar 04, 2009 at 6:47 PM in Entertainment

State legislators unlikely to tackle same-sex marriage amendment in 2009 by indystar

Though the number of states adopting bans on same-sex marriage grows, the odds appear slim that Indiana lawmakers will give serious consideration to such a constitutional... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:02 AM in News