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Pete the planner: We might need to reinstate hurdles for spending money

July 3, 2026
Peter Dunn

I spent $14 (clearly the break was the manufacturer’s fault, not mine) in 26 seconds, and the replacement arrived at my home 36 hours later. I loved it.

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Jay Height: Potholes are a tax on the poor. Indy needs to fix its streets.

July 3, 2026
Jay Height

The cost of doing nothing and losing out on $50 million a year in new money from the state would be even worse than increasing the wheel tax.

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Mandy Haskett: In giving feedback, stick to the facts and stress impact

July 3, 2026 | Mandy Haskett

For centuries, humans have considered how to tell each other the truth.

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Mark Montieth: Can Braden Smith’s moxie, hoops IQ make him an NBA player?

July 3, 2026 | Mark Montieth

So, what are we to think of the odds of Braden Smith, the highly accomplished and very local kid, making good with the Pacers?

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Editorial: Hoosier voters are now assured of strong secretary of state race

July 3, 2026

Republicans were smart to nominate someone other than Diego Morales.

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Ephraim S. Palmero III: Indy must view civic engagement as economic tool

July 3, 2026 | Ephraim S. Palmero III

Attracting talent is only half the challenge. Retaining it is where many cities, including Indianapolis, still struggle.

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Billie Dragoo: Indiana is focused on entrepreneurial ecosystem

July 3, 2026 | Billie Dragoo

Like me, the governor is a founder who grew into a business leader, and now he’s paying it forward on a statewide scale.

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Craig Von Deylen: Businesses need support while worthy project is completed

July 3, 2026 | Craig Von Deylen

The businesses caught in the middle of construction work are hurting right now, and we can’t wait until the road is repaved to help them.

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Claudia Cummings: Indiana’s tradition of philanthropy lands it fifth in nation

July 3, 2026 | Claudia Cummings

Indiana performs particularly well because it combines a strong overall policy environment with relatively light regulatory burdens on charitable organizations and meaningful protections for donors.

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Nate Feltman: Perspective on America at 250

July 2, 2026 | Nate Feltman

As America turns 250, we should be filled with gratitude and the determination to preserve what has made this nation exceptional for future generations.

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Angie Stocklin: Employees leave because they feel disconnected, unsure

June 26, 2026 | Angie Stocklin

One of the most common mistakes companies make is promoting strong individual contributors into leadership roles without giving them the tools, support or guidance to lead effectively.

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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Seeking permission for innovation can stall benefits

June 26, 2026 | Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz

For most of history, adopting an innovation without the ruling class’s permission was unthinkable.

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Mickey Kim: Is today’s AI frenzy a replay of late ’90s dot-com bubble?

June 26, 2026 | Mickey Kim

According to Bloomberg Intelligence, companies tied to AI now account for more than half of the S&P 500’s weighting.

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Derek Schultz: Sportscaster spent nearly a quarter-century covering Indianapolis

June 26, 2026 | Derek Schultz

Chris Widlic is retiring after 23 years with multiple television stations in Indianapolis.

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Editorial: Wheel tax increase is necessary evil to generate money for road upgrades

June 26, 2026

We urge the full council to approve the $100 rate — a vote we hope will be bipartisan. After all, this is a plan created by Republicans in the Legislature largely to provide additional revenue to Marion County.

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Lesley Weidenbener: Viewing a city as a tourist is an eye-opening experience

June 26, 2026 | Lesley WeidenbenerLesley Weidenbener

I find it impossible to visit another city without thinking about how the best parts of it could be transported to where I live.

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Rep. Gregory Porter: Republicans made a taxes promise they can’t keep

June 26, 2026 | Rep. Gregory Porter

Homeowners deserve lasting, real relief from their leaders, not unachievable campaign promises that don’t lower their bottom line.

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Jonathan Munro: Urban wetlands key to water management

June 26, 2026 | Jonathan Munro

We can’t change the past, but we can refuse to repeat our mistakes. We should undertake now to buy remaining urban forests and suitable natural lands from willing sellers to reduce the scope of the next DigIndy.

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Ahmed Young: As U.S. marks 250 years, Indy has hard work ahead

June 26, 2026 | Ahmed Young

We cannot rest on progress. We must instead build momentum in tackling some of our city’s toughest challenges.

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Letters: Deportations do not help U.S.-born workers

June 25, 2026

We might expect deportations of immigrants to lead to higher employment for U.S.-born workers. But the data show no positive effect on total employment, on total hours worked or on wages of U.S.-born workers.

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Mark Mayer: Marketers are embracing AI while retreating to safety

June 19, 2026 | Mark Mayer

Following the disruptions of the pandemic, marketers regained confidence.

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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Society can’t function well when we lean into contempt

June 19, 2026 | Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz

Once you believe the other side is motivated by hatred rather than just different values, compromise becomes nearly impossible.

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