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Editorial
EDITORIAL: Consider tapping bank fund to ease budget woes
January 1, 2011
IBJ StaffAs reported in a front-page story in last week’s IBJ, the $250 million public deposit insurance fund has not
been tapped in nearly 20 years.
MoreEDITORIAL: Our wish list for next year
December 25, 2010
IBJ StaffWe don’t expect all our holiday wishes for the New Year to come true. We’re not that naïve. But in this season
of hope, we’d like to offer these familiar refrains—and end with some proof that dreams do, sometimes, come true.
MoreEDITORIAL: Have faith in fantasy despite real-life woes
December 18, 2010
IBJ StaffSome days, it’s hard to believe in Santa Claus. It’s altogether too easy to be “affected by the skepticism
of a skeptical age,” as the New York Sun’s Francis Pharcellus Church wrote in his famous response to
an 8-year-old girl’s inquiry about the existence of the Jolly Old Elf.
MoreEDITORIAL: Airport victory just a warm-up
December 11, 2010
Not all success stories are flashy. Witness the quiet resurrection of the former United Airlines maintenance facility at Indianapolis
International Airport.
MoreEDITORIAL: Online retailers should pay sales tax
December 4, 2010
Retailers and shopping center owners are right in crusading for a level playing field in taxation. It isn’t fair that
most online retailers don’t charge sales taxes, while traditional retailers in Indiana must tack on 7 percent.
MoreEDITORIAL: Statewide smoking ban is overdue
November 27, 2010
IBJ StaffThe scientific evidence has been there for years. The financial argument is easy to make. Yet the idea of protecting the public
from the potentially deadly effects of secondhand smoke hasn’t caught fire in the halls of power—at least that’s
been the case in Indiana.
MoreEDITORIAL: A call to stop the debt spiral
November 20, 2010
IBJ StaffPresident Obama’s fiscal commission is doing its job by recommending tough taxing and expense-slashing measures meant
to attack our nation’s debt crisis. Indiana’s congressional delegation should keep the momentum going.
MoreEDITORIAL: Legislators should let public decide on transit plan
November 13, 2010
A more robust public transportation system might be just what the region needs to connect people with jobs, spark development
near transit stops, elevate the city’s stature, and reduce the need to regularly pour millions into widening our roads.
Or it might be a big, unnecessary waste of money.
MoreEDITORIAL: Building safety requires oversight
November 6, 2010
IBJ StaffThe saga of the Di Rimini apartments is a cautionary tale, and one Indianapolis officials would do well to heed.
MoreEDITORIAL: A last chance for City Market
October 30, 2010
IBJ StaffWe like the changes afoot at City Market. But if the latest attempt to reposition it doesn’t work, the city should consider
mothballing the beloved old building until its surroundings become a benefit rather than a liability.
MoreEDITORIAL: State can't afford to keep townships
October 23, 2010
IBJ StaffIndiana lawmakers are gearing up for another legislative session, and township government reform will return to the agenda.
We hope proponents can finally hit a home run.
MoreEDITORIAL: Judge North of South project on its merits
October 16, 2010
The city’s plan to provide an $86 million loan for the mixed-use North of South real estate development adjacent to
the Eli Lilly and Co. campus has drawn criticism from those who think the city should focus first on other needs, such as
IndyGo and public libraries.
MoreEDITORIAL: Time to change utility regulation
October 9, 2010
Conflicts of interest shouldn’t happen, but one that made news this month should inspire legislation to slow the revolving
door between the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the utilities it is supposed to watch.
MoreEDITORIAL: East 10th Street project can be repeated
October 2, 2010
When people see what’s happening on and near East 10th Street—and they will, thanks to the Super Bowl connection—they’ll
see what’s possible and, we hope, join similar efforts.
MoreEDITORIAL: Tough economy exacerbates charities' needs
September 25, 2010
IBJ StaffRecent economic times have been tough on many Americans. But those who already were suffering most often have taken the hardest
blows.
MoreEDITORIAL: City's parking plan needs work
September 18, 2010
IBJ StaffMayor Greg Ballard strikes us as someone who puts pragmatism over politics. That’s why we’re hopeful he’ll
reconsider details of the controversial plan to turn over the city’s metered parking to a private vendor.
MoreEDITORIAL: Revive 21st Century Fund, boost entrepreneurship
September 11, 2010
IBJ StaffOne damper on Indiana's entrepreneurial growth has been the shrinking of the 21st Century Research and Technology Fund, which
has lost half its support because of state budget woes. As soon as state revenue permits, the state should bring this key
program back to its funding level of $37 million a year, or boost it even higher.
MoreEDITORIAL: University research funding is on right path
September 4, 2010
IBJ StaffIndiana’s public universities aren’t garnering enough research funding, and the research they’re conducting
isn’t churning out high-paying jobs in quantities everyone would like, but Hoosiers shouldn’t be wringing their
hands in despair.
MoreEDITORIAL: State education chief's agenda gets good grades
August 28, 2010
IBJ StaffTony Bennett, the state’s superintendent of public instruction for nearly two years, deserves accolades for shoving
education reform toward the top of Indiana’s agenda.
MoreEDITORIAL: GM dispute deserves vote
August 21, 2010
It’s puzzling to us that leaders of the United
Auto Workers Local 23 are against members even casting a vote on the proposed takeover of GM's Indianapolis metal-stamping
plant by Illinois-based J.D.
Norman Industries.
MoreEDITORIAL: Raising parking fees is wise step
August 14, 2010
It isn’t difficult to grasp the reasoning behind Mayor Greg Ballard’s proposal to privatize the city’s
parking operations.
MoreEDITORIAL: In Indianapolis, sports venues aren't built to last
August 7, 2010
Indianapolis has made strides toward becoming a “greener” city in the last few years. Reusing what we discard
makes sense, but not everything should be disposable.
That includes the sports landmarks we’ve made a habit of turning into rubble.
MoreEDITORIAL: City needs to keep momentum from utilities deal
July 31, 2010
We’re happy to see that partisanship didn’t sink Mayor Greg Ballard’s plan to sell Indianapolis’
water and sewer utilities to Citizens Energy Group. Now city leaders need to make sure they spend the money wisely.
MoreEDITORIAL: Timid talk won't stop violence during Indiana Black Expo
July 24, 2010
The violence that sometimes erupts on the streets of downtown during Summer Celebration’s final weekend can no
longer be tolerated.
MoreEDITORIAL: Deal for Pacers is worth making
July 17, 2010
IBJ StaffConseco Fieldhouse does not belong to the Pacers, but to the city. And we need the Indiana Pacers.
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Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.