Saturday, July 17, 2010

Indiana Pacers Receive 1st $10,000,000 for Operating Expenses


Link to July 17 Indianapolis Star article, "Pacers get first bite of $33.5M pie".

Excerpt:   The deal has been greeted with scathing criticism from some Indianapolis residents, who argue the city should not provide money to the team, particularly when government entities -- such as the libraries and the bus system -- are grappling with hard-hit budgets.

No one from the public showed up Friday to protest the vote or plan
.  [Emphasis added.]

Related articles:
Library board sez no branch closings in 2011.  (7/15/2010)
Library supporters question Pacers deal.  (7/15/2010)
High performance government team report.  (7/11/2010)
Library board delays decision on libraries.  (6/5/2010)
Another big turnout for libraries.  (5/13/2010)
Mayor vows to keep library branches open.  (5/12/2010)
Residents speak up for their libraries.  (5/11/2010)
The neighborhood library as refuge.  (5/2/2010)
Indianapolis Star editorial board keeps library funding issue front and center.  (4/25/2010)
Efficiency experts look for ways to keep branch libraries open.  (4/23/2010)
More than 1400 sign petition to keep Glendale branch open.  (4/20/2010)
Editorial:  Find resources for library.  (4/19/2010)
What's in store for Indianapolis-area libraries?  (4/17/2010)
Indiana Pacers bailout talks continue.  (4/16/2010)
Postscript.  (4/15/2010)
Look what's at the top of Indianapolis's to-do list.  (4/14/2010)
A Challenge to Indianapolis-Marion County:  Stand Up for Libraries.  (4/13/2010)
Library rally caps?  Get real, sez IndyStar editorial.  (4/12/2010)
Will Indianapolis rally for its libraries?  (4/12/2010)
Library considers branch closings.  (4/9/2010)

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