EDITORIAL: Arts groups deserve support
New research from national advocacy group Americans for the Arts aims to prove that local arts organizations enrich us all, literally as well as figuratively.
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EDITORIAL: Mayor must sign road, benefits measures
One measure provides health care benefits to the domestic partners of city employees. The other, known as Complete Streets, requires that projects be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation, not just cars.
EDITORIAL: Time to break TIF logjam in Indianapolis
Republican Mayor Greg Ballard’s aides says delayed action on funding proposals could jeopardize pending economic development proposals.
EDITORIAL: Schoolteachers need more upside
Education reform in Indiana has come to a point where lawmakers need to find ways to attract more of the best and brightest into one of the most important of occupations, particularly as baby boomers retire.
EDITORIAL: City needs to raise bar for project design
It’s puzzling that Indianapolis doesn’t demand more of those who shape its built environment.
EDITORIAL: Indy Rezone initiative off to good start
The city unveiled the Indy Rezone plan July 5, and it’s clear from the top of the project flow chart that fresh perspectives are welcome.
EDITORIAL: Road construction carries high costs
Hamilton County motorists may be forgiven the occasional bout of road rage this summer.
EDITORIAL: BrightPoint sale opens new chapter for Laikin
It remains to be seen what will happen to BrightPoint’s 1,300 employees in the Indianapolis area.
EDITORIAL: Bird’s leadership provides lessons
For a guy with a legendary competitive streak, Bird was remarkably willing to suffer losses in the short term as part of his larger strategy of rebuilding the franchise.
EDITORIAL: Purdue launches grand experiment with Daniels pick
Purdue University, known for its outstanding academic programs, has long sought a higher national profile. Choosing Mitch Daniels as its president should go a long way toward achieving that goal.
EDITORIAL: Start over to fix Indianapolis schools
A school district where fewer than half the students pass state-standardized tests isn’t getting the job done.
EDITORIAL: City benefits bill signals progress
Extending coverage sends message about inclusion.
EDITORIAL: City sends message that design counts
Indianapolis’ urban design guidelines are intended to create an environment that is appealing to those who live, work and shop here. That, in turn, creates demand, providing an opportunity for future investment while protecting investments already in place.
EDITORIAL: Pacers recovery well-timed
The Indiana Pacers have returned to relevance in the NBA and in the eyes of local fans.
EDITORIAL: Speedway poised for more change
It’s great to see such an impressive team of corporate and civic heavy-hitters working together to ensure a bright future for one of central Indiana’s most iconic businesses.
EDITORIAL: Richard Lugar leaves a legacy
We were never of the opinion that Sen. Richard Lugar was out of touch with Hoosiers, or that his ability to reach across the aisle to solve a problem was a strike against him.
EDITORIAL: Region’s fate tied to urban core
A conversation is starting about the health of this city’s urban core that everyone in the region should join.
EDITORIAL: Pence has chance to lead, not hide behind money
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence should take the high road and lay out his full agenda … because Hoosiers deserve to know how he would lead the state following eight years of sweeping reform under Gov. Mitch Daniels.
EDITORIAL: White’s plan for IPS lacks vision, innovation
Indianapolis Public Schools chief Eugene White projected a defiant tilt toward the status quo.
EDITORIAL: Silver linings to April’s slow start
The Indianapolis jobs picture is brighter than previous reports indicated. Revised data provided by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics last month revealed the metro area had about 15,000 more jobs than previously reported and ended the year on a roll.