Lilly’s growth explosion tests state’s workforce development

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One thought on “Lilly’s growth explosion tests state’s workforce development

  1. So will the Legislature and Governor listen to the head of Indiana’s largest corporation and give local government enough funding to provide “quality of life” through good schools and colleges, well-maintained roads, parks, and active main streets?

    Not once did Mr. Ricks mention “tax cuts”, which, of course, leads to the opposite of the things he says employees want.

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