Stories tagged with "petition"

Cityhood for Fishers likely to go to a vote by indystar

Fishers — A group that wants Fishers to become a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Fishers voters may decide city-or-town issue by Carrie Ritchie

City Yes group says it’s gathered enough signatures for a spring referendum A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Indiana employees work to save jobs at Sallie Mae by indystar

Fishers — Student loan guarantor Sallie Mae announced Wednesday its employees in Indiana have collected 81,000 of the more than 186,000 signatures on a petition to help save... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

City Yes finds support to bring issue to Fishers voters by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads... – Nov 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM in Fishers

Schools chief expects vote on reforms by year's end by Bill Ruthhart

The state’s top schools official said Tuesday he expects to have a final vote by the end of the year on his proposal to reform the way the state trains and licenses... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Schools chief expects vote on teacher training, licenses by end of year by Bill Ruthhart

The state’s chief schools official said today that he expected to have a final vote by the end of the year on his proposal to reform how teachers are trained and licensed. “I dare... – Nov 03, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Education

Voter ID law might land in state's top court by indystar

The question of whether Indiana can require voters to show government-issued ID could be headed to the state Supreme Court. State Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a petition... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Ind. officials renew Chrysler bankruptcy fight by indystar

Indiana officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider hearing their objections to the Chrysler bankruptcy proceedings that resulted in the sale of the bulk of the... – Sep 04, 2009 at 10:50 AM in Business

Va. court to rehear ex-Navy SEAL trainee case by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia appeals court plans to review the exoneration of a former Navy SEAL trainee in the abduction and murder of a Georgia college student. The full Virginia... – Aug 25, 2009 at 3:29 PM in Crime & Courts

Judge appoints financial guardian for octuplets by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW ORANGE, California (AP) — A judge has appointed a guardian to oversee the estate of... – Jul 27, 2009 at 3:20 PM in Entertainment

Council will decide on proposal to release $1M to arts groups by Konrad.Marshall

Arts organizations and patrons are set to come out in force for tonight’s City-County Council meeting, in which $1 million worth of city arts funding will be up for... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:45 AM in Politics & Government

County postpones vote on landfill expansion by indystar

Frankfort The Clinton County commissioners are waiting at least two more weeks before deciding whether to approve zoning for a 192-acre landfill expansion. Opponents of the... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Group pushes Sunday alcohol sales again by indystar

The special session of the Indiana General Assembly is over, but it’s not too early to think about next year. That’s the strategy of retailers who want to get rid of... – Jul 03, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Politics & Government

Casket maker gets court backing in suit by indystar

BATESVILLE — Batesville Casket Co. will be able to continue to sell its products only through licensed funeral homes, a practice that some alleged violated antitrust laws.... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Court won't delay Chris Brown case by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Supreme Court has refused to intervene or delay Chris... – Jun 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM in Entertainment

Ex-coach gets 60 days in sex misconduct case by indystar

South Bend A former Penn High School assistant softball and basketball coach must serve 60 days in jail for sexual misconduct with a minor. Brooke M. Biggs, 27, pleaded guilty last... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Sean Penn withdraws separation filing by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has withdrawn his petition to separate from his wife of 13... – May 22, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Entertainment

Hotel rally for one of its own by Jeff Swiatek

Hospitality workers protest Westin’s reassignment of union-friendly doorman Doorman William Selm, once recognized as one of the city’s top hospitality workers, has lost... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Business

Hearing scheduled in Roman Polanski sex case by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A hearing for Roman Polanski's bid to have a 31-year-old sex case dismissed has been rescheduled for Feb. 17.The date was announced Tuesday, a day... – Jan 12, 2009 at 9:15 PM in Entertainment

Meeting turnout heartens fans of Fishers as a city by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS, Ind. — A committee advocating switching the town to a city was so impressed with the turnout and discussion at its first public meeting that it has promised to have... – Jan 05, 2009 at 2:06 AM in Communities