- Home
- NEWS
- REGIONAL
- THIS WEEK'S PAPER
- BLOGS
- Multimedia
- OPINION
- A&E
- LISTS
- PEOPLE
- EVENTS
- Classifieds
- Subscribe
Eye on the Pie
MARCUS: Radical government budgeting proposed
February 13, 2010
Morton MarcusThe essential issue is to get out of the cycle where governments plan to spend money they don’t know they
will receive.
MoreMARCUS: Governor's ship of a state losing sailors?
February 6, 2010
Morton MarcusA State of the State address is supposed to make us feel better about who we are, where we are and where we are going.
MoreMARCUS: A heavenly suggestion for economic recovery
January 30, 2010
Morton MarcusThe federal stimulus programs are based largely on borrowing, not on taxation.
MoreMARCUS: Is health care reform socialism?
January 23, 2010
Morton MarcusThe time is coming when everyone will recognize that, as every structure in a city is entitled fire department services, so,
too, each individual should receive appropriate health care, whether or not he or she can pay for it.
MoreMARCUS: Opportunity to Think in Elkhart County
January 16, 2010
Morton MarcusMaybe Elkhart County needs to ask itself if there is long-term economic value
in being the RV or even the electric-vehicle capital of the nation.
MoreMARCUS: Indiana third-worst in pay growth
January 9, 2010
Morton MarcusOur legislators are reconvening in Indianapolis to “do the people’s business.” What they do actually
is send tremors though the fiscal foundations of our state. Households and businesses cannot figure out our tax structure
or our spending priorities.
MoreMARCUS: Don't learn economics from announcers
January 2, 2010
Morton MarcusWe don’t support the library or most government services with adequate taxes.
MoreMARCUS: 'Tis the season for getting for giving
December 26, 2009
Morton MarcusNot-for-profits know we want something more than good deeds for our contributions.
MoreMARCUS: Kindle depresses elf in Santa's workshop
December 19, 2009
Morton MarcusElvin has been one of Santa’s elves for decades. Normally a jolly fellow, he called me last week with desperation
in his voice.
MoreMARCUS: Where are 108,000 missing Hoosiers?
December 12, 2009
Morton MarcusIn my fantasy world, the country singer asks, “Are you ready for some data, some labor market data, for the nation,
for the states, and for Indiana counties?” Now those are words that stir the blood and stimulate the imagination.
MoreMARCUS: Grandson learns facts of Hoosier life
December 5, 2009
Morton MarcusMy grandson, Nathaniel, recently had his first birthday. Soon thereafter, I took him to a doughnut shop to teach
him the facts of life. If he is to become an adult Hoosier, there are things he must learn.
MoreMARCUS: 'Tis the season to spend responsibly
November 28, 2009
Morton MarcusInitially, I was going to write this week about the innumerable foolish purchases we could make this holiday season. As
I looked through the Sunday newspaper, I felt overwhelmed by the advertisements that offered such deliciously dumb items as
a singing toothbrush holder.
MoreMARCUS: Citizens unite to halt progress
November 21, 2009
Morton MarcusHerbert Hubert is an attorney with Hem Haw Hack and Hew. We met at the local Hot Java. He wanted to solicit my participation
in a variety of causes with a common theme.
MoreMARCUS: Diversity reigns among state's economies
November 14, 2009
Morton MarcusNot every county in Indiana is like every other county. This is important to understand (particularly if you are a state
legislator) because we cannot assume one remedy is appropriate for all ills statewide.
MoreMARCUS: The economic exorcism was successful
November 7, 2009
Morton MarcusThe damage done by the recession is still with us, even if the recession itself has ended. But sufficient evidence is available
to suggest that the demon recession has left the nation’s economic body.
MoreMARCUS: The people speak - who is listening?
October 31, 2009
Morton MarcusOccasionally, I go to hear the voice of the people at the mall. Rainy days are good for this exercise. No one is in a hurry
to get drenched in the parking lot.
MoreMARCUS: Today's data tell yesterday's story
October 24, 2009
Morton MarcusMost economists are of the opinion that we have seen the bottom of the recession and are in recovery mode. However, the
evidence is scarce to support that position.
MoreMARCUS: Indiana loses a devoted and native son
October 17, 2009
Morton MarcusChris Linn drove the roads and noted the telltale signs of lifestyle unseen by most researchers.
His eyes told him what the demographic and economic numbers did not reveal.
MoreMARCUS: The recession will leave a residue
October 10, 2009
Morton MarcusWouldn’t
it be refreshing if we focused on a different way of looking at the recession? What if we talked in
real terms about how much we lost in work days or goods and services?
MoreMARCUS: Madison on the river, future on the line
October 3, 2009
Morton MarcusOne recurring pleasure for me is learning how different communities in our state are making progress in economic development.
This past week I learned how Madison (Jefferson County) is battling to sustain its heritage while improving opportunities
for its citizens.
MoreMARCUS: Let's help keep legislators in check
September 26, 2009
Morton MarcusAll last week, I felt good that Todd Rokita, Indiana’s secretary of state, is pushing
for less partisan redistricting of political offices after the 2010 census.
MoreMARCUS: Whose fault is poor health?
September 19, 2009
Morton MarcusWhere once we believed people were victims of disease, we now insist
that illness is a reflection of choices actively made.
MoreMARCUS: State's long-term job deficit tops 800,000
September 12, 2009
Morton MarcusRecently, I saw a newspaper story detailing the number and percentage of jobs lost over the past year for Indiana’s
metropolitan areas. This year-over-year story is appropriate, but it tends to hide the truth behind the numbers.
MoreMARCUS: Transportation tells us about economy
September 5, 2009
Morton MarcusOur many national concerns are manifest in the widespread transportation industry. The level of
economic activity determines the demand for transportation services and equipment.
MoreMARCUS: Some things must be repeated
August 29, 2009
Morton MarcusSome things need to be repeated over and over again. Repetition is required when a concept is hard to grasp or when narrow
interests are allowed to override the public interest.
More
Sponsored by
ADVERTISEMENT
on Facebook & Twitter
on Facebook & Twitter
 Follow IBJ's Tweets on these topics: |
||
| @IBJNews | @Propertylines | @IBJTheScore |
| @IBJArts | @IBJHealthcare | @IBJDining |
| @IBJLists | @IBJSmallbiz | |
ADVERTISEMENT
Back to TopCopyright © All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use.
Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing.
Additional Hosting & Delivery by
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.
David Copperfield!