Stories tagged with "national economy"

Indiana builders changing course by Erika Smith

Move to environmentally friendly practices expected to bring life, jobs to state’s economy The one bright spot in the economy over the next four years is likely to be... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Business

High schools considering licensing deals on logos to increase revenue by Patrick Dorsey

As the national economy struggles, nearly all high school athletic programs — even the largest, most successful and highest profile ones in the state — are making great... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Daniels pitches special session budget by Bill Ruthhart

Every school district in Indiana still would see an increase in K-12 funding over the next two years, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced tonight in a brief television address outlining... – Jun 01, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Legislature

Carmel Clay Superintendent Barb Underwood still has goals for district, even with retirement looming by Mark Ambrogi

Barb Underwood once thought she would never want to be a superintendent. She was quite happy with her position as Carmel Clay Schools’ assistant superintendent for curriculum... – May 23, 2009 at 2:44 AM in Carmel

Developer Lauth has 3 units file for bankruptcy reorganization by Tom Spalding

3 subsidiaries will reorganize as developer adjusts to market woes Credit woes are plaguing Lauth Property Group, one of the nation’s top developers. Three holding companies... – May 02, 2009 at 2:00 AM in Business

Raise ethanol limits to put more Americans to work by indystar

It is important that our state seriously support all upcoming biofuel initiatives. The best solution to the high unemployment rate is to use our local resources. We have good... – Apr 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Region's economy depends on Downtown's vitality by indystar

Years ago, our city’s political and business leadership embarked on a strategic plan to invigorate Downtown. Thanks to the leadership of mayors and City-County Council... – Apr 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Push ahead to position state for stronger recovery by indystar

It’s an old and painful story for Indiana. The nation plunges into recession. Hard-pressed manufacturers cut jobs. Indiana, the most manufacturing-dependent state in the... – Mar 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

HSE to make $6.6M in budget cuts over two years by Tania E. Lopez

FISHERS — Custodians, early childhood teachers, teaching assistants and bus attendants are in the next round of budget cuts at Hamilton Southeastern Schools, all a result of... – Mar 19, 2009 at 5:02 PM in Fishers

Ind. to extend jobless benefits by 13 weeks by Ted Evanoff

Indiana extended unemployment benefits today for laid off workers who will exhaust the 59 weeks of unemployment compensation. State officials said workers who reach that point on... – Mar 17, 2009 at 1:06 PM in Business

State's growth depends on prepared workers by indystar

When it comes to our economic doldrums, there’s no shortage of questions: What’s the best way to stimulate the economy? What industries deserve to get bailed out, and... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

State revenues $42M below Feb. forecast by Bill Ruthhart

Indiana’s revenues continued their sharp decline in February, according to a state report issued this morning. The state’s total revenue collections for February were $622 million,... – Mar 06, 2009 at 12:43 PM in Politics & Government

Brainard to attend mayors meeting at White House by Melanie Hayes

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard left today for Washington, D.C., to meet with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden during a gathering of The Conference of Mayors... – Feb 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM in Metro

GOP prepares for fight in Senate over auto bailout by indystar

WASHINGTON — A $14 billion rescue package for the nation’s imperiled auto industry sped to approval Wednesday night in the U.S. House, but the emergency bailout was... – Dec 11, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Communities

House passes $14B auto bailout by indystar

WASHINGTON — A $14 billion rescue package for the nation’s imperiled auto industry sped to approval in the U.S. House Wednesday night, but the emergency bailout was still in... – Dec 10, 2008 at 9:02 PM in News

Office workers next to go by Ted Evanoff

Layoffs are hitting white-collar workers at Clarian and Cummins, a sign that the recession is thinning salaried ranks after massive losses of factory jobs throughout... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:18 PM in Communities

Indiana’s economy still losing ground by indystar

After five years of concerted effort by government and business leaders, Indiana’s economy is still falling behind.About 40,000 high-paying industrial jobs have vanished... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Indiana finds shelter from economic storm by indystar

Let's start with the obvious: The weakening national economy is affecting every part of the United States. When you consider that the Midwest has a much greater concentration of... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Opinion

Third debate explores candidates' vision, values by indystar

Our position: A different style of debate gives voters new insights into candidates for governorA fresh set of questions posed Tuesday night during the final gubernatorial... – Oct 15, 2008 at 10:23 AM in Opinion