Stories tagged with "vote"

Township reform bill withering by indystar

A key piece of the government reforms backed by Gov. Mitch Daniels was gutted in a Senate committee today, which voted to keep township government. Senate Bill 512 was reluctantly... – Feb 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM in News

Exemptions added to smoke ban by Shari Rudavsky

A bill that would ban smoking in many workplaces throughout the state but not bars and casinos edged out of a House committee today. By a vote of 7-5, the House Committee on Public... – Feb 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM in News

Senate OKs Obama’s economic bailout plan by indystar

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations. Just three Republicans helped pass the... – Feb 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM in News

HSE approves final redistricting map by Carrie Ritchie

Though Hamilton Southeastern’s redistricting process drew hundreds to public meetings and online forums, only two parents spoke before the school board passed a plan 5-1... – Feb 10, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Metro

HSE approves final redistricting map by Carrie Ritchie

Though Hamilton Southeastern’s redistricting process drew hundreds to public meetings and online forums, only two parents spoke before the school board passed a plan 5-1... – Feb 09, 2009 at 9:34 PM in Metro

Kroger to redo plans for traffic at station by indystar

Plainfield » Seconds from apparent defeat in the Plainfield Plan Commission, attorneys for Kroger asked for time to redraw plans for a fuel station in front of the company's... – Feb 04, 2009 at 2:09 AM in Communities

Bond vote may squash funding for Hague Road Park by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE -- The economy could claim another victim in Noblesville.The construction of Hague Road Park is in question after several councilmen voiced concerns about spending... – Jan 31, 2009 at 9:03 PM in Communities

Online blog shares quadruplets' stories by Josh Duke

'4tunate' journal captures national award Jen Murray admits that while pregnant with quadruplets two years ago, she didn't even know what a blog was.These days, in her Brownsburg... – Jan 24, 2009 at 2:05 AM in Communities

HSE board postpones redistricting vote by Carrie Ritchie

The Hamilton Southeastern School Board has postponed its vote on an intermediate and junior high school redistricting plan.The board was scheduled to vote on the map Monday, but... – Jan 22, 2009 at 2:47 PM in News

Blogging couple with quadruplets wins award by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG --A Brownsburg couple’s two-year journey with quadruplet boys has earned the family an Internet award.Brad and Jen Murray have used a blog or online journal to... – Jan 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Communities

Duffy, Coldplay dominate Brit Awards nominations by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Soul singer Duffy and Coldplay dominate the nominations for Britain's prestigious music awards.Coldplay's first album in three years, "Viva La Vida" and... – Jan 20, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Entertainment

Former Miss Softball takes conference honor by Nat Newell

Fresno State pitcher Morgan Melloh, a former Hamilton Southeastern High School star and Indiana Miss Softball, has been named pre-season Pitcher of the Year in the Western... – Jan 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM in Communities

Joe the Plumber to become war correspondent by The Associated Press

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking up a reporter's notebook.The Ohio man who became a household name during the presidential... – Jan 07, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Entertainment

FFA staff gathers food for Gleaners by indystar

The National FFA headquarters on the Northwestside responded to Mayor Greg Ballard’s request to help Gleaners Food Bank stock its shelves in the holiday season.FFA employees... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:24 AM in Communities

Dealers union to start talks with Aztar by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The union representing dealers at Evansville’s Casino Aztar says the company has dropped its appeal of a vote in which workers approved... – Dec 17, 2008 at 8:01 AM in News

'American Idol' Hopefuls shine in solos most recent comment by JohnScott

c’mon, what about dudes like William Hung?... – Dec 16, 2008 at 11:33 AM

Beech Grove to offer Wi-Fi service to all by indystar

Beech Grove residents might find it easier in 2009 to stay connected.Mayor Joe Wright unveiled plans Wednesday to provide citywide wireless Internet service beginning in... – Dec 04, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Hoosiers set record for early, absentee voting by indystar

More than 2.8 million Hoosiers cast ballots in the November election, including a record number who chose to do so early or by absentee, according to the Indiana secretary of... – Nov 25, 2008 at 11:31 AM in News

Lilly-developed drug fails to get backing of FDA panel by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS » An anti-infective drug developed by Eli Lilly and Co. failed to get the backing this week of a scientific advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration.... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Business

Liberal era coming, but you can't take back your vote by indystar

Now that the election is over, I see a lot of congratulating going on and "hoping that the next administration will govern from the middle." If you believe that you probably... – Nov 11, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion