Stories tagged with "indiana lawmakers"

HUD must hold Phoenix owners accountable by indystar

Of all the troubles at the Phoenix Apartments, the most perplexing has been the federal government’s lackadaisical attitude toward a problem it helped create. The Phoenix... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Proposals would give council more fiscal control by Francesca Jarosz

Two resolutions designed to give the City-County Council more authority over financial matters will be introduced tonight. Republican Barbara Malone says she will propose that... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:40 PM in Politics & Government

Statehouse panel to discuss redistricting by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An interim legislative committee plans to take up the issue of redistricting Tuesday at the Statehouse. Secretary of State Todd Rokita recently pitched a plan that... – Sep 28, 2009 at 7:35 AM in Politics & Government

Response to high college costs by indystar

State government and university officials must concentrate on providing world-class institutions while making certain that campuses are affordable for in-state students and... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Struggling racinos ask for tax break by Bill Ruthhart

High rates and payment of subsidies ensure failure, officials tell legislators Indiana’s two horse-track casinos told a panel of lawmakers Monday that they need a break on... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana youths light up less by Shari Rudavsky

Survey shows the number who smoke continues to decline Fewer Indiana youths are smoking than ever before, according to a survey by the state’s tobacco-control program. At the... – Jul 15, 2009 at 2:01 AM in Health & Fitness

Smoking prevention takes big hit in new budget by indystar

By definition, bottom-line budget decisions are usually regrettable. That’s because they’re often made with short-term goals in mind, regardless of long-term... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Committee to review casino, track issues by indystar

Indiana lawmakers worried about distractions during the special session successfully kept gambling issues from creeping into budget negotiations. But the push to give the... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Panel: State tuition hikes should be lower by Dan Mcfeely

Indiana’s colleges and universities should keep tuition increases from 0-to-5 percent, the state’s higher education commission said today — much lower than the... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:08 PM in Education

Ind. lawmakers pay tribute to Michael Jackson by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have honored Gary, Ind., native Michael Jackson, who died last week in Los Angeles. The state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly today... – Jun 30, 2009 at 7:30 PM in Politics & Government

Lawmaker withdraws Gary casino measure by indystar

A state lawmaker today withdrew his proposal to move a Gary casino, apparently ending any debate over gambling in the special legislative session that began last week. Rep. Charlie... – Jun 16, 2009 at 4:41 PM in Politics & Government

Bad news for schools in 'simple' budget plan by indystar

Indiana lawmakers spent January, February, March and April working on legislation including a new state budget. The budget failed in the final minutes of the regular session. The... – Jun 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Voices

Round 2 by indystar

The challenge to legislators: how to approve a balanced budget when expected revenues have dropped by $2 billion in six months Indiana lawmakers began a special session Thursday to... – Jun 13, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Voices

A home of your own, or not by indystar

How does government honor the American dream of homeownership while assuring those who aren’t ready for it that it’s fine to be a renter? That question was high on the... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Indiana lawmakers seek $1.8 billion in U.S. transportation funds by indystar

Hoosier lawmakers try to get U.S. funds for projects in their districts WASHINGTON — Indiana lawmakers are seeking $1.8 billion in projects for their districts from a... – Jun 07, 2009 at 2:33 AM in Communities

Hoosier lawmakers seek $1.8B for roads by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana lawmakers are seeking $1.8 billion in projects for their districts from a multi-year transportation bill that Congress hopes to pass this year — if lawmakers... – Jun 05, 2009 at 2:46 PM in Politics & Government

SPORTS' cost to use school sites will rise by indystar

Fishers Next year, Hamilton Southeastern Schools will require SPORTS, Fishers’ recreational youth sports organization, to pay additional fees for using its facilities, the... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Communities

Most Ind. lawmakers back credit card bill by indystar

WASHINGTON — Most of Indiana’s nine House members voted today for a bill aimed at curbing abuses by the credit card industry. Reps. Dan Burton, R-Indianapolis, and Mike Pence,... – May 20, 2009 at 5:11 PM in Communities

Statehouse deadlocked on abortion bill by indystar

Indiana lawmakers are deadlocked over an abortion bill, and chances seem slim that they’ll find common ground before the legislative session ends Wednesday. A standoff over women’s... – Apr 27, 2009 at 1:43 PM in Politics & Government

Our saving grace: no new taxes by indystar

As pitiful as the current session of the Indiana General Assembly has been, legislators here have, to their credit, avoided a pitfall that’s claimed lawmakers in several... – Apr 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial