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Nate Feltman: Public safety must remain mayor’s job
The irony of this effort is that Republicans typically are in favor of “home rule” policies and laws, which allow a community to tailor its local government to meet local needs.
Lesley Weidenbener: Legislative efforts to strip power from governor could mean headaches for lawmakers
Lawmakers seeking to curb gubernatorial power in emergencies might want to think twice about whether they are prepared for the aftermath.
Nate Feltman: Politicians should follow examples set by Hoosiers
Hoosiers fortunately have great examples of elected leaders who understood that, with great power comes great responsibility. The responsibility to tell the truth, inspire and implement reforms that bring about positive results.
Lesley Weidenbener: How we decide what is an IBJ story
IBJ defines “business coverage” more broadly than many business journals.
Lesley Weidenbener: How IBJ picked 40 influential people
Naming 40 influential people proved to be interesting, inspiring and incredibly difficult.
Nate Feltman: Forty years and still going strong
This year reminded me once again why locally owned businesses mean so much to a community.
Nate Feltman: Republicans have a big-city problem
Demonizing our largest metros isn’t a winning long-term strategy for the GOP.
Nate Feltman: Elanco win gives a shot in the arm to downtown
The same energy and collaboration involved in this victory should be harnessed to address some of downtown’s other challenges and opportunities.
Greg Morris: It’s time for my first retirement
Almost 30 years after joining IBJ, I look forward to what comes next and to continuing to support one of the finest regional business publications in the country.
Nate Feltman: Spartz’s historic victory sends a positive message
We embrace and support smart, hard-working people who want to engage civically no matter where they are from.
GREG MORRIS: Purdue gives boost to plan for Westfield observatory
Grand Universe would promote STEM education and give central Indiana the planetarium it lacks.
NATE FELTMAN: Don’t blame downtown businesses for boarding up
The Hogsett administration’s record on public safety creates fear that the destruction we saw earlier this year could be repeated.
GREG MORRIS: A country divided and the path forward
We are going to need to find a way to work together for the good of the country.
NATE FELTMAN: Not since Nixon was in the White House
The outcome is uncertain, but these two rivals haven’t both done this well on the gridiron since 1972.
GREG MORRIS: Health and hunger amid the pandemic
It will take money and a big helping of leadership to win Indy’s battle with food insecurity.
NATE FELTMAN: Revisiting my 2020 political predictions
Apparently headed for some misses on the national level, I’m taking solace in my picks closer to home—and offering a bold new prediction for Indianapolis.
Greg Morris: IBJ’s virtual events engage and inform, even in a pandemic year
You have several opportunities before the end of the year to view a live IBJ virtual event. They are free for individuals, and corporate virtual rooms can be reserved for $100. Register at ibj.com by clicking on the events tab.
NATE FELTMAN: State needs IU’s help to solve critical challenges
The university is uniquely positioned to contribute to Indiana’s public health and talent pool, making IU’s search for a new president more important than ever.
GREG MORRIS: Words matter, actions matter, civility matters
Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison, like all other presidents up until now, knew the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.