Editorial: Indianapolis did right thing by increasing funding for arts
But the financial commitment by other cities of similar size shows that Indy still has a long way to go in providing adequate support.
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Editorial: Lilly’s latest investment in Lebanon boosts research work in Indiana
We believe the new facility—and Lilly’s broader investments in Lebanon—help maintain Indiana as a leader of advanced manufacturing while also making it known as a state where important health care innovation is happening.
Editorial: Salary increases for Indy mayor, countywide offices long overdue
The ordinance increases the mayor’s pay 58%, which sounds like a huge increase until you consider the salary hasn’t gone up since 2002. That’s 22 years.
Editorial: High-court ruling offers tool to consider for homelessness
The ruling is significant because, for some time, public officials across the United States have said they have few choices in dealing with people who set up homeless camps, sleep in parks or set up tents in public places. The court has now made it clear that local governments can directly address that problem with tickets, arrests and relocations.
Editorial: Inquiry into how Hogsett handled allegations must be thorough
Now we just hope the council keeps the heat on to get to the bottom of this very messy and unacceptable situation.
Editorial: Lugar statue a timely reminder of the merits of civil discourse
Lugar, a Republican, led with civility and grace that were well-recognized in his time but are even more revered today.
Editorial: Hogsett should have done more sooner to protect city workers
We are pleased to see that the City-County Council plans to investigate the Hogsett administration’s actions in these cases
Editorial: City’s reputation as great host scores 2025 WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA’s decision comes just six months after the Pacers and Indianapolis hosted the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, with events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.
Editorial: Focus for downtown tax should be ensuring money is well spent
Now that the battle to impose a new fee on some downtown property owners appears to have finally succeeded, it is time to give more attention to precisely how the revenue should be spent.
Editorial: Medicaid funding hole provides incentive for cigarette tax hike
The additional money would give lawmakers a lot more wiggle room as they prepare to craft the next two-year state budget and look for ways to provide additional funding for K-12 education, roads and more.
Editorial: Gubernatorial debate comes late, but event still important
We look forward to learning more about Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick and Donald Rainwater in the coming weeks—particularly about where they stand on issues important to Hoosiers.
Editorial: Morris offered an inspiring example of community service, compassion
Morris left behind an army of people who have been influenced by his life and his work.
Editorial: Federal tech hub funding is big win
The bottom line is that the CHIPS Act is not just revving up semiconductor manufacturing in the United States; as we’ve noted previously, it’s also helping to build the technological infrastructure required to create the innovations needed for the future.
Editorial: Indianapolis deserves to host the 2028 Olympic swimming trials
Athletes, organizers and fans gushed about the setup inside Lucas Oil for the 2024 trials, the crowds that cheered their favorite swimmers and the activities outside the stadium.
Editorial: Balancing industry, academics key for next Ivy Tech leader
Retiring President Sue Ellspermann, who intends to serve through June 30, 2025, has helped refocus Ivy Tech to better align its programs and its degrees with the needs of the Indiana workforce and the state’s employers.
Editorial: College must remain important amid a work-based education
Some critics worry that students will graduate without the classes they need to be competitive in college.
Editorial: Let’s rally around Olympic trials and cheer on swimmers to Paris
Go because it’s an opportunity to see world-class athletes competing at the highest level. Go because it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than trying to get to Paris. Go because the swimming trials will be on prime time television for nine straight days—and that’s nine days of amazing advertising for the city of Indianapolis.
Editorial: Indiana should invest more to make sure manufacturers have latest tech
Indiana’s strategic advantage as a manufacturing powerhouse is dependent not just on companies that are building new plants with the latest technology but also in ensuring that existing manufacturers—many of which are suppliers for the big guys—implement the latest technology. If they don’t, they could lose the ability to compete.
Editorial: Business leaders need to recognize workforce development takes time
Fully implementing an apprenticeship model won’t take just a few years, said an expert who spoke at IBJ’s inaugural Education Power Breakfast. It could take a decade. And reaping strong results will take much longer.
Editorial: Midterm legislative retirements cheat voters out of ability to pick
Resigning right after a primary or general election cheats voters of the ability to pick the people who represent them. And it’s more common than you might think.