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March 10, 2014
February Revenues Significantly Below Targets As Lawmakers Ponder Spending
With just days left in the 2014 legislative session, lawmakers have learned that the state has less money than expected after tax receipts fell well below expectations during February.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2014
Ballard Pushes For RebuildIndy 2
Indianapolis residents are hearing what a $350 million plan to fix the city's roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure needs would look like. Mayor Greg Ballard held the first of about a dozen public meetings on the proposal called RebuildIndy 2.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2014
Community Action Teams Launch
A new effort is underway on the city's southside. The Department of Public Safety kicked off its Community Action Team, Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2014
Claims And Counterclaims Fly As CIA And Senate Exchange Fire
Did the agency spy on Senate staffers? Did those Senate aides take classified documents from the CIA's headquarters? Investigators are sorting through the accusations.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2014
Council Committee Backs Super Bowl Bid
A City County Council Committee is putting its support behind Indianapolis bidding on the 2018 Super Bowl. Members of the Administration and Finance Committee passed a special resolution.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2014
Finalist Named for Justice Center Complex
Three groups are competing to build the proposed new Marion County Consolidated Justice Facility.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2014
Committee Clears Way For MSA Project
The City County Council is scheduled to vote later this month on plans to build a 28-story mixed used development on the old Market Square Arena site. It would include 300 luxury apartments, retail and 550 parking spaces. Monday, a council committee agreed to provide $23 million for the $81 million project.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2014
National Experts Weigh In On IMPD Shortage
The commission looking at police staffing levels will meet three more times before making recommendations to the Indianapolis City County Council. Wednesday, it heard from three national experts including Denver Police Chief Robert White who says IMPD needs to better articulate its needs through stats.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2014
Overhaul Of A FEMA Program Has Homeowners Calling Congress
In 2012, Congress approved changes to the federal flood insurance program to help get it out of debt. But lawmakers might undo that now, since one result has been dramatically increasing premiums.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2014
Amended Bill Would Allow Guns On School Property
A bill allowing Hoosiers to bring guns on school property is heading to the House of Representatives. A legislative committee approved an amendment that permits firearms at schools as long as they are locked in a vehicle and out of sight.
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