MARCUS: Rising prosperity still an elusive aspiration
Sometimes it seems our political leaders know only four-letter words like jobs. They often precede this with another four letter word: good.
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MACALLISTER: We change our laws to match our definitions of truth
I wrote a piece recently that suggested truth is not eternal but transient. It moves, changes, flexes.
Industry group says Indiana added 960 solar jobs
Tuesday's annual report by The Solar Foundation said Indiana saw a 178-percent increase in solar-industry jobs from 2012 to 2013.
KRULL: Marriage message boxes Pence into contradiction
So much for being governor of all the people of Indiana. Earlier this month, not long after the House of Representatives voted to strip the controversial second sentence out of House Joint Resolution 3—the proposed state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage—Gov. Mike Pence told WISH-TV Channel 8 that he supported the HJR 3 in its original form.
SIDDIQUI: When religious and civic values collide
The recent decision by the Plainfield-based Islamic Society of North America to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act has created concern among some Muslim Hoosiers.
BECK: Get to know those the amendment would affect
Since the General Assembly convened in January, it seems that nearly everyone I’ve talked to has an opinion on House Joint Resolution 3, the divisive constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a woman and a man.
MAHERN: The substantial life of a Democratic pillar
I first met Mary Berry in the fall of 1960, but I’m getting ahead of myself.
YODER: Funds are better allocated to existing school districts
As the General Assembly works through the 2014 session, a familiar issue has risen to the forefront of discussion and debate. It’s the idea of providing funding for children to attend pre-kindergarten programs.
ROGERS: Pence’s plan should be extended universally
I commend the governor for recognizing the state’s long overdue need to expand access to quality early-childhood education. In my years as a teacher, I found the difference between students arriving with a preschool education and those without to be profound.
VAUGHN: Fixing a rigged game requires neutral referees
Allowing legislators to draw their own districts is like the NBA allowing the home team to hire its own officials; it would be an obvious conflict of interest that would discredit the process and lead to unfair play. That’s why redistricting reform tops Common Cause Indiana’s legislative agenda and why I’m pleased that the House took action early this session by passing House Bill 1032.<
STYRING: Stereotypes aside, business taxes really do matter
Gov. Mike Pence has proposed eliminating property taxes on business machinery and equipment. How exactly that is to be done, and over what time frame, he has left to the wisdom of the General Assembly.
CARPENTER: The governor finesses controversial issues
To the Matador, we don’t matter. All he has heard so far when he bows ever so deep toward the grandstand is, “Olé!”•
Yellen to investors: Expect continuity at the Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sought Tuesday to reassure investors that she will support the approach to interest-rate policy that her predecessor, Ben Bernanke, pursued before he stepped down as chairman last month.
Smith shuns retirement for stint as Chase Indiana chair
Local banking veteran and community leader Albert J. Smith Jr. is eight years older than his predecessor, who retired in January.
HHGregg COO Throgmartin leaving company
Gregg W. Throgmartin is stepping down, a move that will leave the retailer without executive leadership from a member of its founding family for the first time since the first store opened in 1955.
Ivy Tech merges two more regions in cost-cutting move
Ivy Tech Community College has merged its Bloomington and Southwest regions in its fourth such consolidation in 10 months in an effort to close a $68 million deficit.
Update: Black Acre wins approval to expand brewing
The Irvington brewpub has received a zoning variance that allows the business to increase brewing capacity. Black Acre’s beer soon could become available in other bars and restaurants.
Twitter sued over James Dean-linked accounts
James Dean Inc., represented by Indianapolis-based CMG Worldwide, wants Twitter to shut down an unofficial account with more than 8,000 followers.
Construction
-Kort Builders has completed a 2,500-square-foot restaurant addition to the Ale Emporium at 8617 Allisonville Road.
-Kort Builders has completed a 13,000-square-foot build-out for Goody’s at 1818 State Road 44, Shelbyville.
Residential
The average rate for 30-year mortgages fell from 4.50 percent to 4.43 percent for the week ended Feb. 6, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell from 3.56 percent to 3.50 percent.