LETTER: Legislative action hurts Indy’s Amazon chances
Perhaps most detrimental to our area’s bid for HQ2 is the backward image created for our state by the actions and lack of actions by our state government.
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LETTER: Column explains tax bill logic
Star Parker’s column clearly explained how the new tax laws will help all working Americans.
LETTER: We’re disappointed in smoking bill’s death
The longer we can delay tobacco initiation, the healthier our kids will be.
LETTER: Raise women’s pay
Rep. Linda Lawson and Sen. Jean Breaux filed legislation that strengthens an Indiana law that has not been updated since 1965.
LETTER: Raise women’s pay
House Bill 1390 and Senate Bill 93 hold employers accountable and give the Civil Rights Commission the jurisdiction to investigate and resolve complaints received by employees.
LETTER: Give us back our vote
Hoosier voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around.
LETTER: Poll shows Hoosiers have moved on redistricting issue
This issue is one in which Democrats and Republicans have starkly different preferences.
LETTER: An easy way to boost turnout
It is time for Hoosiers to be able to pick their legislators rather than politicians picking their voters.
LETTER: Bill protects high school reporters
High school and to a lesser degree collegiate journalists need legislation to protect a constitutional right because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1988 that a school principal could block publication of two articles in a student newspaper because he considered them inappropriate.
LETTER: Prioritize kids in budget
Indiana’s children are the victims here, and as a member of the State Budget Committee, I have called on DCS and the Budget Agency to explain what is going on.
LETTER: Reduce distracted driving
People who text are 23 times more likely to crash than others.
LETTER: McGinnis deserves praise
However, it is the right and duty of citizens of our country to respectfully protest injustices.
LETTER: Kudos on gun column
We need to listen to those with whom we disagree and try to form a common ground.
LETTER: End war on hemp oil
Unless the General Assembly acts soon, CBD oil will no longer be available to Hoosiers who suffer from epilepsy, PTSD and addiction to opioids.
LETTER: Downtown Indy tax needs more scrutiny
Commercial property owners, responsible for covering more than 95 percent of the proposed EID’s cost, must ask precisely what its tangible benefits will be.
LETTER: Tax credit means poor pay no income taxes
I think most people do not realize the difference between Social Security/Medicare, which everyone pays, and income taxes.
LETTER: Allow Sunday, cold beer sales
It’s time for Indiana to come into the 21st century and eliminate the ban on Sunday alcohol sales and include cold beer sales in convenience and grocery stores.
LETTER: City must take lead on Circle Centre
Circle Centre mall’s decline or failure would have a devastating effect on downtown Indianapolis, the convention center, the hospitality industry and the state of Indiana.
LETTER: Personalized learning helps students achieve
Many states have accountability standards that rate “schools” rather than academic progress achieved by virtual students.
LETTER: Eskenazi offers model for modern care
Eskenazi Health is committed to public health with a focus on preventive, cost-effective care for chronic disease and trauma care for the most underserved population in Indianapolis/Marion County.