Stories tagged with "proposal"

Carmel tightens parking restrictions near roundabouts, crossings by Melanie Hayes

The Carmel City Council has imposed stricter parking restrictions to better protect drivers and pedestrians. The council voted unanimously Monday to prohibit parking on... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Carmel

Public forums set on proposed merger by indystar

Greenwood — Residents of Greenwood and White River Township can begin studying a plan for a merger of the two beginning today when the proposal is posted on the city’s... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Avon High to discuss schedule proposal by indystar

Avon — Parents are invited to a public forum next week to learn about a proposed change to Avon High School’s class schedule beginning next fall. The meeting will be at... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM in Avon

Stronger smoking ban gets new life by Francesca Jarosz

City-County Council votes to revisit proposal that had been in limbo After a setback last month that put its future in question, a proposal to ban smoking in most Indianapolis... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Marion County

Time to clear the air of our unhealthful past by indystar

I have been encouraged the past few weeks by The Star’s support of smoke-free air in Indianapolis. I hope the well-though-out editorials and articles on Proposal 371 will... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bloomington mayor: Limit chain stores downtown by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington business group is opposing the mayor’s push to ban new chain stores and restaurants from parts of the city’s downtown. The Greater Bloomington... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:01 PM in News

Noblesville's council OKs $2.4 million budget cut by Chris Sikich

State’s procedures will boost property tax bills slightly Noblesville has cut proposed spending in 2010, but officials say property taxes still will increase slightly due to... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

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

Educators criticize Ind. licensing changes by Dan Mcfeely

More than 300 people gave the state’s Professional Standards Board an earful today on a proposed overhaul of the way teachers and administrators are trained and licensed in... – Nov 02, 2009 at 2:31 PM in Education

Lowering teacher standards all comes back to pay by indystar

The debate about teacher training (“How do you want teachers trained?” Oct. 24) comes down to one basic factor: money. Because potential teachers are not attracted to... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Noblesville's council OKs $2.4 million budget cut by Chris Sikich

State’s procedures to add slight property tax hike Noblesville has cut proposed spending in 2010, but officials say property taxes still will increase slightly due to a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM in Noblesville

Study starts on moving Greenwood airport by indystar

GREENWOOD — Talks have started about possibly moving Greenwood’s small airport from the growing suburban area south of Indianapolis. The Greenwood Municipal Airport... – Oct 27, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

Some property owners protest Westfield annexation by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield’s plan to annex unincorporated land within its boundaries is facing opposition from residents and business owners who prefer to stay out of the city. “I don’t want an... – Oct 26, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Westfield

Everyone wins with Sunday liquor sales compromise by indystar

It is apparent that the money opposing Sunday alcohol sales is primarily coming from independent liquor storeowners. They argue it would cost them too much money to be open one... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

A call to arms for tobacco store owners by indystar

Let us consider the case of a cigar store owner. No food is served. No alcohol is available. The only products are cigars, tobacco products and accessories. Because no alcohol is... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Proposed referendum would expand schools by indystar

The Noblesville School Board is considering another referendum for the May ballot. The Hamilton County district’s first attempt at a referendum — also the state’s... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hamilton County

Some property owners protest Westfield annexation by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield’s plan to annex unincorporated land within its boundaries is facing opposition from residents and business owners who prefer to stay out of the city. “I... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

New Wishard is fine, but taxpayers still foot the bill by indystar

In response to The Star’s Oct. 18 editorial in support of the proposed Wishard Hospital building project, let me begin by saying I support the proposal and intend to vote... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Panel rejects proposed alcohol sales changes by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana legislative committee recommends carryout sales of alcohol remain banned on Sundays, and liquor stores stay the only place to buy cold beer. A coalition... – Oct 20, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Communities