Matt Greller: Tax reform must complement, not undermine, fiscal health
When revenue growth is compressed and uncertainty grows, the result is predictable.
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This month, IBJ asks whether legislators should make any changes the law they passed this year that that cuts property taxes and has reduced revenue for cities, towns and counties. Also, Deborah Daniels argues that there’s no rational justification for the sudden push for redistricting. Bill Taft suggests that negativity about urban Indianapolis is hurting the entire region. And Karen Celestino-Horseman vouches for the Affordable Care Act.
Featured issue
Mayor Sue Finkam: Property tax reforms in SEA 1 are far from perfect
Hoosiers move to Carmel and other growing Indiana cities not despite our spending but because of it.
Terry Spradlin: Indiana tax reform threatens schools, communities
Undermining education undermines Indiana’s prosperity.
Rep. Todd Huston: Homeowners frustrated with rising property tax bills
We’re simply asking local units to do exactly what state government and families across Indiana have had to do–live within our means.
Stephanie Wells: Reform could improve state’s tax competitiveness
It’s important to consider our tax burden relative to that of other states that compete with us for talent and investment.
Mayor Scott Willis: SEA 1 cuts into city revenue for essential services
It becomes harder to guarantee that emergency help arrives when people need it most.
Sen. Travis Holdman: Reform is a balancing act that needs time to play out
An overhaul of SEA 1 should not be expected.
Forefront
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Will Indiana ignore duty to feed hungry Hoosiers?
We spent far more time in the most recent State Budget Committee meeting dealing with the possibility of creating yet another casino.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Blue wave doesn’t necessarily help Indiana Democrats
In order to win elections, you have to nominate electable candidates.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Even modest investments can spark meaningful change
The impact of hunger goes beyond empty stomachs.
Bill Taft: Negativity about urban Indy is hurting entire region
Community leaders are advancing important efforts we can get behind.
Curt Smith: Indy needs strong leaders to emerge from civic life
We need a grassroots revolution in meeting the needs of our neighbors.
Pierre M. Atlas: Rabin’s murder in 1995 altered course of peace process
Leaders matter, and the sudden death of a leader can alter the trajectory of history.
George Gemelas: Indiana just leveled up as leader in nuclear power
It’s now up to state leaders to keep up the momentum and do it right.
Brad Rateike: Tributes to Cheney paint more nuanced picture of VP
My friends would tell you he was a strategist, a statesman and a mentor.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Thanks, Obama: The Affordable Care Act saved my life
The ACA was enacted to provide affordable health care for all people needing it. I have no idea how we lost sight of that vision.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Trump’s claims linking Tylenol, autism lack rigor
Women should feel safe prudently using Tylenol during pregnancy.
Deborah Daniels: There is no rational justification for redistricting
The approach is devoid of reason or fair play: “They cheated, so we have to cheat.”
Nathan Gotsch: The dirty little secret about Indiana elections
As the size of the race increases, the rules unique to independent candidates become nearly impossible to overcome.
Jim Shella: We can find common ground for trees, power lines
For the first time in years, I get the feeling that AES is trying.
Dana Black: Political courage, authenticity can counter Trump
Republicans don’t need to become Democrats to stand up to Trump.