Stories tagged with "taxpayers"

Not worth killing health reform by indystar

Let’s dispense with three fallacies swirling about the question of abortion coverage in health care reform. Two are being peddled by anti-abortion forces. One, perhaps the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Commentary

Former Noblesville Township assessor is running for county assessor by Chris Sikich

Robin L. Ward, a three-term Noblesville Township assessor, is running for Hamilton County assessor. Last year, Noblesville residents voted to eliminate the township assessor’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Noblesville

Forum to discuss Sheridan school building's future by Betsy Reason

SHERIDAN — Adams Township Trustee Linda Williams wants taxpayers’ input on how Adams Elementary School will be used in the future. She’s organizing a community... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Not worth killing health reform by indystar

Let’s dispense with three fallacies swirling about the question of abortion coverage in health care reform. Two are being peddled by anti-abortion forces. One, perhaps the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Commentary

Officials to explain referendum's purpose by indystar

Noblesville — School officials have scheduled several public forums this month to explain to Noblesville taxpayers where their dollars would go if voters support a second... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

It's great to be a Bayh: good health care, nice income by indystar

Don Young (Letters, Nov. 8) rightly calls attention to the largesse bestowed upon Evan and Susan Bayh by the insurance and pharmaceutical industries and calls into question the... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Let's protect kids, but don't forget families by indystar

James Payne, director of the Indiana Department of Child Services, makes some valid points regarding protecting our children from neglect and abuse (My View, Nov. 5). I applaud his... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Health bill review reveals surprises we need to know by indystar

I was shocked to read in The Star Nov. 4 that “a little-noticed provision in the health-care overhaul bill would require insurers to consider covering Christian Science... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

A growing health-care crisis is the loss of antibiotic effectiveness by indystar

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cost the health-care system — and taxpayers — an estimated $26 billion annually. Infections from these bacteria kill about 90,000 people a... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

The coming health-care rollout by indystar

The next health-care fight has already started. It’s the battle to define the bill that President Barack Obama will eventually sign as a victory for consumers, taxpayers and... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:15 PM in Commentary

Racino money went to lower property taxes by indystar

An Oct. 26 letter asserted that the state “grabbed” racino money at the expense of taxpayers. The writer missed the point and some key facts. First, the writer is upset... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Tax money supports him as girls live with nightmare by indystar

Imagine for one moment how two little girls huddled in a closet, hearing the murder of their mother, are going to feel when their father is released from prison. They will be adult... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

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

The rich get soaked by indystar

Your parents probably told you that you can’t get something for nothing. But your government is sending a very different message. For now, at least. The non-partisan Tax... – Oct 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM in Commentary

Replacement assumes role as Lawrence Township trustee by Kevin Oneal

Replacement likely to see changes in fire protection After a few days on the job as the Lawrence Township trustee, Russell Brown had his first challenge. An apartment complex... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Don't be hoodwinked into voting yes by indystar

Vote no on Nov. 3 on the misleading and ill-timed Wishard ballot measure. I don’t know which is worse: having a special one-purpose election at horrendous cost to taxpayers... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Students without insurance: Let parents, not public, pay by indystar

I have health insurance through my employer. I have two children who are 28 and 24, both students, but beyond the age my health insurance will carry them. Would I like to see... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Billionaire Irsay, overburdened taxpayers by indystar

No wonder Jim Irsay is one of the richest people in America (“Jim Irsay lands on Forbes 400,” Sept. 30). The taxpayers of Indiana are paying for his new football... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cypress Manor expenses at issue by Bruce Smith

Economy forces Commissioners to mull options Armed with compassion and concern, volunteers and supporters told the Hendricks County Commissioners recently that the historic county... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM in Danville

Racing official resigns in phone-use inquiry by indystar

Gary Wilfert, senior state steward of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, resigned today after The Indianapolis Star inquired about what appeared to be calls to a phone sex... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News