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October 16, 2013
Controversial Broad Ripple Mixed-Use Project Gets Green Light
A mixed-use development that will likely include a Whole Foods grocery store is on its way to going up in Broad Ripple. The Metropolitan Development Commission signed off on a rezoning request that allows the project to move forward.
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Cox Sworn In As State Rep. for HD 85
Casey Cox, a business and local government lawyer in Allen County, was sworn in Tuesday. He will fulfill the remaining term of the late Rep. Phyllis Pond, R-Fort Wayne, who passed away in September after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
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The Point On Fall Creek Opens
A new, nearly $17 million apartment complex is now open on the city's north side. The city cut the ribbon Wednesday at The Point on Fall Creek, which is on the former Keystone Towers site.
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Hours Ahead Of Debt Deadline, Senate Leaders Race To Reach Deal
Sens. Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell were poised to restart negotiations following a fractious and fruitless night in the House that did little more than run down the clock.
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One-Stop Shop Could Help Businesses With State Business
State leaders are looking for an outside vendor to operate an online, one-stop portal to make it easier for businesses to register, file paperwork and make payments across multiple state agencies.
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BMV Commissioner To Resign In December
R. Scott Waddell, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), will be stepping down effective the beginning of December.
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Medicare Begins Open Enrollment, With An Online Caveat
The government shutdown means some information on its website "may not be up to date," Medicare warns. Open enrollment for Medicare programs began Tuesday and will run into December.
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Veterans Call On Congress to End Shutdown
The American Legion is hosting its fall management meetings in Indianapolis this week and is using the time to draw attention to the impact of the federal government shutdown.
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FOP Upset Over Contract Reopening
Indianapolis police won't receive scheduled raises next year if a new contract isn't finalized by the end of the year. The city reopened the deal with the Fraternal Order of Police which previously negotiated a three percent raise that was to kick in January 1.
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Committee To Investigate ROC
The City County Council is putting together a group to look at the closing of the Regional Operations Center on the east side.
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