Stories tagged with "july 1"

Budget cuts best option for now, Daniels says by Bill Ruthhart

Governor sees trims as way to avoid pay cuts or layoffs By calling Friday for emergency budget cuts that include a pay freeze for the state’s 30,487 employees, Gov. Mitch... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Politics & Government

Daniels cutting state spending, no pay raises by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels this morning announced an additional $300 million to $400 million in state spending cuts, including no pay raises for state employee and a moratorium on most... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Politics & Government

Stimulus money funds 18,000-plus jobs in Indiana by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package has steered about $848 million to Indiana so far and created or retained nearly 18,900 jobs, the White... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Labor complaint tied to review of material by indystar

Carmel — Carmel Clay Education Association President Brian Lyday said the unfair-labor-practice complaint filed against the School Board resulted from curriculum material... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Carmel teachers complain about gifted, talented program by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — Carmel Clay Education Association president Brian Lyday said the unfair labor practice complaint filed against the school board was because curriculum material was... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Carmel

Carmel teachers file labor complaint; hearing Friday by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — The Carmel Clay Education Association has filed a complaint against the Carmel Clay Schools’ Board of Education. The complaint alleged the board committed an... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Legislators offer 2 ways to save home for children by Bill Ruthhart

Guardian Home could have 68 beds for abused kids or 24 beds as an emergency shelter, 3 Dems say A trio of state lawmakers Friday suggested two ideas to keep the Marion County... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue considering campus smoking ban by indystar

West Lafayette — Purdue University is considering banning smoking on campus and in university vehicles. Purdue will gather feedback through Nov. 1 from those who would be... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue eyes smoke-free campus policy by indystar

The burning question right now at Purdue University is this: Should the campus go smoke-free? University officials today said they wanted feedback regarding a smoke-free campus... – Oct 01, 2009 at 5:27 PM in Education

CG to study health benefits for leaders by Cindy Marshall

Review to include current $1-a-year plan that most administrators now enjoy Center Grove school officials are looking into the district’s health benefit plans and how much... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Washington Twp. Schools leader gets raise by Gretchen Becker

The Washington Township School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent James Mervilde. Mervilde’s salary will increase 2.1 percent from $171,600 to $175,204. In... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM in North Marion County

New 'Silver Alert' system used 5 times by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The state’s new Silver Alert system has been used five times since the law authorizing them went into effect July 1, and officials expect the alerts will be issued... – Aug 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM in Communities

State's top records watchdog leaving for education department by Robert Annis

Indiana’s top public records watchdog is leaving her post to take a job with the state Department of Education. Public Access Counselor Heather Willis Neal, who Gov. Mitch Daniels... – Aug 20, 2009 at 5:13 PM in Politics & Government

Chitwood out as Speedway president by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s management structure received another jolt Monday when Joie Chitwood resigned as president to become vice president of business operations for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Indy Racing League

Carmel arts center's repair progress? No one knows by Melanie Hayes

Carmel officials are too busy planning next year’s spending and “various other projects” to provide information on the progress of repairs to steel roof beams on... – Jul 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM in Carmel

Alzheimer's patient drowned in ditch by indystar

Boonville — Authorities say an Alzheimer’s disease patient found dead in a ditch near her home accidentally drowned. Search teams found the body of Mary Elaine Heidorn,... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Pacers sign free agent Dahntay Jones by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers announced the signing of free agent guard Dahntay Jones at a press conference at Conseco Fieldhouse today. “I’m happy to be here, happy to be part of this... – Jul 14, 2009 at 4:26 PM in Pacers

Reminder of higher penalties for animal neglect by indystar

House Bill 1468 went into effect July 1. This bill was known as the puppy mill bill. However, it’s much more than putting restrictions on puppy mills. It also defines neglect... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Westfield delays hiring architect for downtown project by Carrie Ritchie

WESTFIELD — Westfield likely will wait until August to hire an architect for Grand Junction, its downtown redevelopment project. The Grand Junction Task Group planned to... – Jul 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Westfield

George explains why he left IRL job by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Tony George declined to remain chief executive officer of the Indy Racing League in part because it would create an unnecessary layer of management, he wrote today... – Jul 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM in Indy Racing League