Editorial: Ozdemir’s vision for Eleven Park deserves ongoing support
These developments are exactly the kind of thing city leaders say is needed to prevent the Indianapolis from losing population and slowing economic growth.
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Editorial: Investigators must research, root out COVID-relief fraud
But we should consider all of the information we learn within the context of the chaotic time we are living in—and when appropriate, we should give people, policymakers and administrators the benefit of the doubt.
Editorial: Court ruling rightfully ends unnecessary GOP legal fight
A sad and blatantly unconstitutional chapter in the history of the Indiana General Assembly has thankfully come to a close, but not without wasting precious legislative and judicial time and hard-earned taxpayer dollars.
Editorial: Focus on international business will be important to economy
It took two years longer than expected, but state officials pulled off an impressive Indiana Global Economic Summit in late May.
Editorial: New federal grant program could ease Indy traffic deaths
The need is tragically apparent, especially in Indianapolis. As The Indianapolis Star reported in a recent series, pedestrian deaths alone have accounted for 148 traffic fatalities in the city over the past five years, nearly double the number reported from 2006 to 2010.
Editorial: Kudos to two excellent leaders moving on to new adventures
Ryan Vaughn is leaving the Indiana Sports Corp. for a job in the private sector, while DePaul University in Chicago has hired away University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel.
Editorial: It’s time to allow a pay hike for city-county councilors
Critics of the proposed pay hike, which would be the council’s first in two decades, seem to be overlooking the fact that sometimes you get the government you pay for.
Editorial: Being tax-friendly just isn’t enough for Indiana to compete
We suggest a more comprehensive approach to making Indiana the best place in the U.S. to do business. That means more intense focus on why workers would want to be here, how we can keep more college grads in the state, and how to encourage greener energy sources.
Editorial: Let’s embrace Elanco’s vision for ‘epicenter’ of animal health
The aim is for Elanco’s new headquarters to serve as a catalyst for research, development and the creation of new businesses focused on animal health.
Editorial: City-County Council is wise to explore carbon credit options
Using carbon credits to help fund Indy Parks or land acquisition is not a slam dunk. But it’s an idea worth learning more about.
Editorial: Indiana needs a visionary plan to support electric vehicle boom
Input from all stakeholders will be needed to devise a forward-looking plan that isn’t outdated before it’s implemented and is flexible enough to be adjusted as technology advances.
Editorial: State’s interest in Boone County is sign it wants to be competitive
We would encourage state and local officials to be as open as possible with residents about what they have in mind. It might ease some fear and generate some excitement. And that would be a great step forward.
Editorial: Direct trans-Atlantic flights are key to economic development
Direct flights to commercial hubs around the world would create better opportunities for Indiana businesses to land clients and establish business connections in those cities.
Editorial: Hoosiers for Good could be positive example for NIL athletes
Hoosiers for Good is raising money with the goal of paying Indiana University athletes to represent charitable organizations. But there’s no plan to offer blanket contracts to athletes in key positions on IU teams.
Editorial: Biden’s ban on Russian oil is unquestionably worth a salute
While we’ll all likely be grumbling about high gasoline prices for some time to come, President Joe Biden’s decision this week to ban Russian oil imports was unquestionably the right move.
Editorial: Innovation districts need input from local and state officials
We endorse changes to Senate Bill 361 made this week in the House that give local officials a greater voice in how money is generated in proposed innovation districts is used.
Editorial: Esports is a tourism strategy worth exploring, pursuing
The esports events that have landed in Indianapolis aren’t equal in scale to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four or a Super Bowl. But many of them can be equivalent to the hundreds of smaller events hosted in central Indiana throughout the year.
Editorial: As public university, IU board must follow Open Door Law
After months of ever-changing explanations from IU as to how its under-the-radar approval of a contract extension could have complied with the law, Indiana’s public access counselor appropriately and firmly concluded that it didn’t.
Editorial: Circle Centre owners should be bold in reimagining mall
While the design groups chosen by Circle Centre Development are preparing their ideas, we want you to give us yours. Go to ibj.com/circle-centre-ideas to share your thoughts.
Editorial: Holcomb team has right vision to keep Indiana competitive
Incentives are particularly important as Indiana focuses more on attracting higher-paying jobs from industries with strong growth opportunities: electric vehicles and batteries, green energy and computer chips.