U.S. prison populations down 8% amid coronavirus outbreak
A nationwide analysis by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press says Indiana’s prison population dropped 4% from March to June, to 25,876.
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Governor’s mask order carries no penalties for non-compliance, reveals end date
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order, signed Friday, does not include penalties for violations. The state attorney general said this week that the governor does not have legal authority to enforce a mask mandate.
Downtown restaurants, conventions could be stuck in downward spiral
The loss in convention business due to COVID-19 is starving downtown restaurants of customers. And without great restaurants, Indy isn’t as attractive as a convention destination.
WALLIN: Government should loosen restrictions on hemp-derived CBD sales
Rather than a bailout from the federal government, what Indiana hemp farmers and small-business owners need is for the federal government to classify cannabidiol as a food additive or supplement.
BELL: Equal access to broadband needed to shrink equity gaps for Hoosiers
Our society already relies on the internet for education, jobs and personal needs, yet 666,000 people in Indiana live without access to high-speed internet.
LETTER: Thank you for good care
My son Adam is my world and, like for most parents, his well-being and safety is my number one priority. That’s why when he tested positive for COVID-19 my heart sank. Even though the virus hadn’t impacted adults around his age, 40, as severely as other groups, Adam is at higher risk because of underlying […]
LETTER: Hill is no role model
I am a frequent reader of Curt Smith’s columns and enjoy his perspectives on matters which are important to our community. With respect to his July 10 Forefront column, “Three voices worth hearing in fight to stop violence,” I respectfully disagree with his choice of Curtis Hill as one of those voices. The point about […]
LETTER: Positive news much appreciated
The alternating columns of Greg Morris and Nate Feltman are always thoughtful, informative and enjoyable, whether or not one agrees with the opinion expressed in each. I was motivated to write a long overdue letter of appreciation after reading Feltman’s column in the July 17 IBJ: “Are you ready for some positive news?” My answer […]
LETTER: You can’t delete the past
I was especially pleased to see Indiana University McKinney School of Law student Riley Parr’s valid reasoning in his recent Forefront column [Don’t consider history in the context of today, Forefront, July 17]. Don’t you wish that all the so-called Constitutional EXPERTS really knew what they were talking about? Deleting persons of veneration of the […]
LETTER: Closing of homeless resource worsens panhandling
Our city has an issue, but there is a way to start working on a solution. Regarding Greg Morris’ recent column [City must address panhandling to ensure downtown’s survival, July 10], the increase in panhandling downtown can be directly linked to the loss of a vital resource, The Reuben Engagement Center, a 30-bed facility at […]
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: How companies can ‘walk the walk’ on social issues
Corporate America can no longer get away with merely issuing token public statements on websites or social media supporting social justice issues.
EDITORIAL: Feds should stay out of local decisions about whether to reopen schools
Considerations about whether students should be in school are about far more than just whether it’s the best learning environment.
More twists, turns in CNO’s surreal hedge fund odyssey
The Carmel-based insurer for years has been managing the fallout of a deal it cut in 2013 that was supposed to reduce risk but instead blew up in spectacular fashion.
Firms that stage trade shows retool themselves for remote events
Firms that specialize in making conferences, fundraisers and other events memorable and financially successful must pivot on a dime to stay relevant in the coronavirus era.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Masks teach economic lesson of external benefits
Debating mask wearing as a matter of individual liberty largely misses the boat.
Q&A with Hotel Carmichael chef Joe Hsu
The immigrant from Taiwan is deep in research and development for his new role as executive chef at Vivante, a French restaurant opening in Carmel’s luxurious Hotel Carmichael on Aug. 4.
PETE THE PLANNER: Milestones are points on your financial journey, not destinations
Debt elimination is a beautiful thing. From paying off student loans to making your last mortgage payment, getting rid of monthly debt obligations is undoubtedly an accomplishment worth acknowledging and celebrating.
Hogsett says city resilient, downtown to rise again
The mayor, who is in the first year of his second term, acknowledged the challenges—and even some naivete when it came to the riots. But Hogsett, a Democrat, said he’s confident in the ability of residents, the business community and leaders to address them.
Roiled by pandemic, not-for-profits cut back, shift missions
Seventy percent of not-for-profits in Indiana have reduced programs or limited capacity since the coronavirus pandemic hit the state, according to a recent report.
Couple’s germ-fighting robot keeps humans safe
The skill sets of husband-and-wife duo Jason and Diana Brugh are as perfectly blended for the task they aim to accomplish as the abilities of the integrated robots they’re building to kill germs and fight coronavirus in the workplace. Diana Brugh is a microbiologist with experience in food science and working with bacteria- and virus-killing […]
