Stories tagged with "state lawmakers"

Environmental group plans green forum by indystar

Indiana’s largest environmental group is hosting a forum this weekend focusing on what the state’s upcoming legislative session could mean for renewable energy, mass... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM in Politics & Government

High stakes for Indiana casinos by Bill Ruthhart

The state’s gaming industry must adapt quickly to a new reality: competition from Ohio Ohio voters’ decision Tuesday to legalize casinos will hit Indiana where it... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Communities

Tully: Wishard rewarded for solid, sensible campaign by indystar

A few thoughts about an Election Day many Indianapolis residents chose to skip. It’s hard to imagine how supporters of the Wishard Memorial Hospital project —... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:33 AM in Matthew Tully

Anderson and track face a tough future by Bill Ruthhart

As Hoosier Park’s parent misses debt payments, fears grow in Anderson ANDERSON, Ind. — From behind the counter at his tire shop, Jon Walker has watched this city... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Communities

Tax hike for jobless funds could be delayed by Bill Ruthhart

Republican state lawmakers this afternoon said they plan to file legislation that will delay tax increases aimed at making the state’s unemployment insurance fund solvent.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Politics & Government

Official wants better reporting of casino donations by indystar

Indiana’s attorney general is urging state lawmakers to take action to shed more light on the finances of groups that share in the profits of the state’s casinos.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM in Politics & Government

Zoeller: Gaming profits need further disclosure by indystar

Indiana’s attorney general is urging state lawmakers to take action to shed more light on the finances of groups that share in the profits of the state’s casinos.... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Post-IBM welfare process cloudy by Mary Beth

Bloomington, Ind. — Secretary of State Anne Murphy had few answers for lawmakers today about how the state will transition to a new welfare delivery system now that the $1.34... – Oct 23, 2009 at 2:16 PM in Politics & Government

Sunday alcohol sales? Not so fast, panel says by Bill Ruthhart

A committee of state lawmakers Tuesday recommended against expanding cold beer and Sunday alcohol sales, a move that could foreshadow action in the upcoming legislative session.... – Oct 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Politics & Government

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

Too long a wait for crime victims by indystar

It’s wholly unacceptable that crime victims and their families in Indiana have to wait years for the state to address their appeals for compensation. It’s money that... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Trustee moves office to fire station by Betsy Reason

White River Township Trustee Phyllis Jacobs moves today to her new office in the township’s fire station after 15 years of using her rural home on 296th Street. “I... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Lawmakers to review school start dates by indystar

State lawmakers are preparing to tackle the question of when the school year should begin in Indiana. The Interim Study Commission on Education will take up the issue at its... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Politics & Government

15-year trustee will move office from her home by Betsy Reason

ATLANTA, Ind. — White River Township Trustee Phyllis Jacobs will move her office to the township’s fire station after 15 years of using her rural home on 296th... – Sep 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM in Hamilton County

Report: Indiana casinos take big tax hit by indystar

State’s rate is highest among Midwestern states, newspaper reports Indiana casinos on average pay the highest effective tax rate in the Midwest, according to a newspaper... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

State's social services suffering, panel learns by Mary Beth

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Too many errors and delays and too little face-to-face contact with clients are hampering Indiana’s privatized welfare delivery service, the... – Sep 25, 2009 at 10:23 PM in Communities

Westfield OKs $20.6 million budget by Chris Sikich

The Westfield City Council approved the 2010 budget Monday. The city’s $16 million general and fire funds — the part of the $20.6 million budget that the City Council... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Groceries, liquor stores duke it out over Sunday sales by Bill Ruthhart

Broader sales would kill them, alcohol shops say Two of Indiana’s largest lobby interests squared off Tuesday as a panel of state lawmakers began studying the possibility of... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Politics & Government

Westfield approves 2010 budget by Chris Sikich

The Westfield City Council approved the 2010 budget Monday. The city’s $16 million general and fire funds — the part of the $20.6 million 2010 budget the City Council... – Sep 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM in Westfield

Westfield approves smoking ban by Chris Sikich

City Council votes unanimously to adopt changes Westfield has snuffed out smoking in workplaces and some restaurants. The City Council on Monday unanimously approved a smoking ban... – Sep 14, 2009 at 11:52 PM in Westfield