Rep. J.D. Prescott: Here’s a responsible path for abolishing property taxes
The proposal would use a 7% sales tax on services as the primary replacement revenue source.
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This month, state lawmakers and economic development officials discuss the potential benefits and downsides of eliminating Indiana’s property tax. Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discusses tax referenda ahead of this fall’s general election. Amar Patel offers different approaches to economic growth amid the AI boom. And Lindsay Haake weighs in on the state’s Medicaid “fix.”
Featured issue
David A. Bottorff: With property taxes, Hoosiers see where money is going
The more important question is whether taxpayers should continue to clearly see what they pay for local government services.
Krista Ricci: Shift to sales tax on services would have consequences
Taxing services would create an undesirable imbalance and overdependence on sales tax as a revenue source
Forefront
George Hornedo: Data center fight isn’t really about moratorium
The pause doesn’t touch projects already in the pipeline, and that’s where things get complicated.
Amar Patel: How to find a better bargain for economic growth
The next model should ask: What capacity does this growth leave behind?
Dr. Richard Feldman: Foodborne outbreak shows importance of public health
The cost of neglecting public health is measured in greater preventable disease, lost public trust and lives lost.
Pierre M. Atlas: Look to social democracy, not democratic socialism
Progressive Democratic candidates, if they are to win in November and beyond, must appeal to moderate Democrats and independents.
Deborah Daniels: Democratic swing to far left endangers election chances
Just as Republicans did [in 2010-2012], the Democrats are nominating extremists who have little chance of winning a general election.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Tax referenda are like college kids asking for money
Nobody’s doing your homework for you. Read the ballot language, all 90 words of it.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: The new politics: Meeting voters where they are
It’s starting to feel like this election might just be one where ideas and connection matter more than party affiliation.
Claire Fiddian-Green: AI employment strategy should start in high school
AI adoption was associated with a 14% increase in new apprenticeship hires.
Curt Smith: Leading the mission toward improved social services
The conversation could well lead to better services for those in need at less cost to Hoosier taxpayers.
George Gemelas: Three crazy eco, energy laws on the books in Indiana
Our code deserves continuous review, updating and reform, especially these days, with energy and environment in the limelight.
Lindsay Shipps Haake: Vulnerable Hoosiers lose as state ‘fixes’ Medicaid
[The] new assessment tool called InterRAI is behind some of the drama causing loss of coverage for Hoosiers.
Jim Shella: Wheel tax to improve streets sounds like a good deal
Fix the potholes. Bill me now.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: I miss the true Indiana Republicans of old
They believed that we had to build up and preserve our institutions.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Temperatures match red-hot emotions of our times
The heat will likely become more intense as we draw closer to the midterm elections. These chaotic times will just become crazier.
Brad Rateike: Hey, interns: Listen to the pearls of wisdom
The thing you most want to say often lands better coming from someone else.
Bill Taft: Indy Parks should team up for more programming
Indianapolis can step up the draw of its parks by unleashing the creativity of its nonprofits.