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Editorial: State, federal authorities must push for answers to prison medical woes

August 7, 2026

Leaders must hold private and public officials accountable for inhumane conditions and inadequate care — not only for the inmates who suffered those problems but also for the taxpayers who funded the contracts.

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Lesley Weidenbener: New hires, beat shifts and The Indiana Lawyer today

August 7, 2026
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We’d love to know how you think we’re doing — and with a new editor focused on The Indiana Lawyer, this is the perfect time to tell us.

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Chris Henderson: Next in education: Connecting learning to opportunity

August 7, 2026 | Chris Henderson

Indiana’s progress shows that when leaders focus on strong academics, real-world pathways and clear outcomes, meaningful change is possible.

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George Philhower: Swiss lessons: How to rethink education with an HR lens

August 7, 2026 | George Philhower

People grow best when their experience is intentional, their work is meaningful and their development is continuous.

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Garrett Mintz: Close the gap between what leaders say, what teams hear

August 7, 2026 | Garrett Mintz

It is easy to blame employees when communication breaks down. But if every new hire struggles in the same ways, the problem usually isn’t the people — it’s the system they’re entering.

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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Taxers, take heed: Economic profits play vital role in market

August 7, 2026 | Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz

Accounting profit is the amount left after a business pays its explicit costs, such as wages, materials, utilities and taxes.

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Jalene Hahn: Pass it on: How to preserve family wealth over generations

August 7, 2026 | Jalene Hahn

Research shows that recipients of larger inheritances are likely to completely spend or lose the entire sum more quickly than those receiving smaller amounts.

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Tiffany Sauder: If your work/life wall is failing, rely on flexibility

July 31, 2026 | Tiffany Sauder

The line between work and family isn’t blurry only for entrepreneurs. It’s blurry for almost everyone who works full time.

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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Prices shape where people, businesses locate and who benefits

July 31, 2026 | Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz

When skilled workers and businesses cluster together, they tend to make each other more productive; economists call this agglomeration.

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Pete the Planner: Don’t let your rich friends redefine what’s affordable

July 31, 2026 | Peter Dunn

The pressure rarely comes from the wealthier friend. It comes from inside us.

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Editorial: Braun should rethink moves that curb government transparency

July 31, 2026

We think there are ways to serve the public interest while keeping security in mind.

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Mitch Frazier: Let’s define growth, then make it happen

July 31, 2026 | Mitch Frazier

Respectful opposition creates the conversations that enable all sides of an issue to contribute to a shared vision for the future. However, these benefits and a project’s potential economic growth are stymied when opposing positions refuse to engage and help craft a compromise.

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Emily D. Tisdale: Work rules put caregivers at risk — and could hurt all of us

July 31, 2026 | Emily D. Tisdale

But starting in January — and in a few states, even earlier — the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act will require an estimated 18 million adults on Medicaid to work or participate in approved community activities to maintain their coverage.

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Kristin Jones: Young helps lead the way on protecting U.S. innovations

July 31, 2026 | Kristin Jones

Life sciences innovators across the Hoosier state are changing the world every day. Their determination, ingenuity and willingness to explore the unconventional are the keys to so many new therapies and treatments that improve daily life.

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Samantha Julka: Best allies will say when you need a doctor, not a barber

July 24, 2026 | Samantha Julka

We can see organizations walking around with missing arms, but all their leadership team wants to focus on is getting a haircut.

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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Local people should address local issues within Constitution

July 24, 2026 | Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz

In a similar vein, most recognize the benefits of living in a society where basic literacy and numeracy are universal.

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Mickey Kim: Invest it like Messi: Patience, not exertion, wins game

July 24, 2026 | Mickey Kim

Sports analytics uses data, technology and predictive modeling to improve decisions.

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Editorial: State, IEDC should have suite at IndyCar’s showcase race in D.C.

July 24, 2026

Indiana’s motorsports industry generates more than $2.75 billion in annual economic impact and supports roughly 11,300 full-time jobs. And auto racing is an Indiana calling card.

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Nate Feltman: Celebrating Indiana’s most influential leaders

July 24, 2026 | Nate Feltman

One of the most interesting aspects of the Indiana 250 is how it evolves each year.

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Daniel Elliott: Credit opens doors. Congress shouldn’t close them.

July 24, 2026 | Daniel Elliott

Families are often forced to navigate expenses that weren’t part of the monthly budget. Access to credit can help bridge those gaps.

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Matt Mindrum: Don’t put a moratorium on Indianapolis’ growth

July 24, 2026 | Matt Mindrum

Marion County’s data center moratorium sends a message that Indianapolis is becoming less open to business. It risks turning away billions in investment from some of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

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Ivan Barratt: Indiana is America’s most important state for capital now

July 24, 2026 | Ivan Barratt

Re-industrialization is the defining capital trend of the decade, and Indiana keeps showing up at the center of its most consequential announcements.

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