Stories tagged with "oversight"

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

Wins pile up as Eagles take 'em 1 at a time by Patrick Dorsey

When asked Monday about the sectional volleyball draw that morning, Zionsville coach Emily Hawthorne didn’t know who her team had been picked to play. Don’t call it an... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:33 PM in High school volleyball

Southport mayor proposes leaner budget by William Booher

Funding for public safety would see an increase because of police force restructuring Southport Mayor Robin Thoman says his proposed budget for 2010 would provide some property-tax... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Failure to visit doctor isn't reason for wholesale change by indystar

Fran Quigley’s Aug. 24 column (“Death of a mother: Just 1 story”) is the logical equivalent of the “death panel” argument against health-care... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cops saw buys of dubious metals by Vic Ryckaert

City says officers, who worked at OmniSource, took no action at the time Off-duty Indianapolis police officers allowed their part-time employer, OmniSource, to purchase suspicious... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

The keys to a GM turnaround by indystar

Fritz Henderson, the new CEO of the new General Motors, said all the right things Friday as the automaker emerged from a 40-day trek through the desert of bankruptcy. The... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

WMS's Ed Mendoza to spend sabbatical with international school program by Tania E. Lopez

Middle school principal to spend year as superintendent to group’s 5 schools Ed Mendoza will take a yearlong sabbatical from his duties as Westfield Middle School principal... – Jun 17, 2009 at 11:38 PM in Westfield

Mayor grants charters to two schools by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard announced the approval of two new charter schools this morning, an aviation school and an elementary that would use projects as the route to learning. The... – Jun 03, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Marion County

Senate inserts Ballard plan into bill to rescue CIB by Bill Ruthhart

Parking fees weren’t meant to be included, aide says; more oversight also proposed Alcohol taxes would double only in Marion County under a proposal adopted by state... – Apr 15, 2009 at 2:44 AM in Politics & Government

Ombudsman revived as part of proposed budget by indystar

A proposal to create an ombudsman for the state Department of Child Services was revived in the Indiana Senate today, as it was amended into the proposed state budget. The plan,... – Apr 13, 2009 at 7:21 PM in Politics & Government

Rewrite weakens DCS bill, critics say by Tim Evans

The state Senate will vote on a bill to create an ombudsman for the Department of Child Services, but family rights advocates assailed the legislation as a watered-down compromise... – Apr 02, 2009 at 2:43 AM in Legislature

We can't trust business to use funds to create jobs by indystar

Washington’s “free market” proponents who advocate for larger corporate tax cuts over government infrastructure investment are misguided. They hold inherently... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Opinion

Greg Roach to become Mount Vernon's assistant principal by Bill Mccleery

Bernie Campbell, who in July becomes principal of Mount Vernon High School, took a step this week toward assembling his leadership team.Campbell got the School Board's approval... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:38 AM in Communities

Legislator: Indiana Medicaid office ignoring law, costing state millions by Tim Evans

Legislator accuses Indiana agency of ignoring law ordering review of payments At a time when Indiana is struggling to fund essential services, the state might be missing out on... – Jan 25, 2009 at 2:16 AM in Communities

1st of 2 Carmel panels backs $28.5M more for roundabouts by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL -- A Carmel City Council transportation committee has given its support to a proposed $28.5 million bond for additional funds for the Keystone Avenue project, as long as... – Jan 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM in Communities

T.I. cuts $8,000 check for overdue lawyer fees by The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) -- Rapper T.I. went to court and promptly paid an $8,000 overdue lawyer bill for the mother of two of his sons, telling a judge the debt was an... – Jan 07, 2009 at 10:02 AM in Entertainment

Internet, community groups can keep eye on government by indystar

Recent events highlight the need for increased openness and transparency in government. These steps could be implemented to enhance transparency:Increased use of the Internet:... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Opinion

Gun owners should know if deadly weapon is missing by indystar

Gun ownership is certainly a right, but it must be practiced responsibly. In his Dec. 23 letter, David Shanks reasons that the reporting of lost or stolen guns isn't the answer... – Dec 24, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Opinion

Ex-Lugar aide earns VP spot at Purdue by indystar

The executive director of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority and former aide to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar has been named Purdue’s new associate vice president... – Dec 22, 2008 at 12:33 PM in Business

County approves appropriation for Child Services debt by Robert Annis

The Department of Child Services has paid much of the money owed to Hamilton County and the Juvenile Services Center, but at last week's County Council meeting, it was revealed... – Dec 11, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities