Letters: SMRs are unproven, costs will spiral
The state is already speculating with ratepayer and taxpayer dollars. Excessive ratepayer costs are unavoidable.
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Derek Schultz: Mike Chappell holds forth on his unmatched tenure as a Colts beat writer
Mike Chappell has seen the highs and the lows,from the press box as the one constant in the local media.
Maggie Phelps: Helping Gen Z grow into leadership, not retreat from it
This generation, deeply committed to mental health, autonomy and authenticity, is drawing criticism for everything from their “therapy-speak” to their hesitancy to do the grunt work.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Economics doesn’t care about the content of American Eagle’s ads
Consumers value products not just for utility but for attributes like style, comfort and symbolism.
Mickey Kim: Could 315-year-old British law sink U.S. sports betting?
This distinction isn’t just marketing. It’s a legal lifeline.
Lesley Weidenbener: Congrats to nonprofits; now it’s time to nominate C-suite leaders
IBJ is accepting nominations now for our CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards. We are looking for the region’s most impactful corporate leaders, regardless of their titles.
Neelay Bhatt and Patrick Talty: Big ideas, small crowd, huge impact for Indianapolis
The ideas generated at TEDSports Indianapolis, which will be held Sept. 9-11, will impact the global sports industry and simultaneously put a worldwide spotlight on Indy.
Deana Haworth: ‘Small business’ definition is complicated but matters
These classifications aren’t just distinctions without a difference. Meeting SBA’s criteria for a small business determines a firm’s eligibility for many government contracts and loan programs.
Derek Schultz: Indy native Brents flew out of the gate as a Colt but lost ground due to injuries
He’s just 25 years old, and the Colts are being patient with their homegrown defensive back.
Editorial: Business leaders who excel raise up more than just their company
The Indiana 250—the latest iteration of which was released in last week’s IBJ and at Indiana250.com—is packed full of leaders who aren’t just succeeding in business or at the organizations that pay them salaries.
Mitch Frazier: USDA changes boost Indiana
Indiana is home to more than 53,000 farming operations, and 48 of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered rural.
Rep. Danny Lopez: Let’s reset the tone as we reform immigration policy
Ninety-eight percent of foreign-born Hoosiers are here legally, paying taxes and contributing immensely to the success of our state.
David Kelleher: A turning point in health care for employers and patients
These tools have helped shine a light on pricing and performance at the hospital level, something employers never had before.
Angie Carr Klitzsch: Why Indiana can’t afford to ignore child care policy
The average cost of child care in Indiana hovers around $8,000 per year, outpacing the average price of in-state tuition.
Mandy Haskett: Get ahead of the curve by relying on wisdom, not effort
The resulting paradox is this: The same relentless drive that’s making us successful here in the first half of life makes us miserable in the second.
Mark Montieth: Sportswriter Bob Hammel wasn’t a paragon of objectivity, but he remained true to his kind nature
Bob Hammel might qualify as the biggest homer of all sportswriters in Indiana, if not beyond, during his 30 years as sports editor of the Bloomington Herald-Times (which was named the Daily Herald-Telephone the year his tenure started).
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Generic drug shortages can be remedied with the right approach
However, 92% of prescriptions in the United States are filled with generics, which account for less than 13% of total drug spending.
Peter Dunn: Know your real expenses before making retirement plan
Which is exactly why my goal is to have less income in retirement than I require as a working person in the prime of my career (or past my prime—whatever).
Jeremy Brilliant: Why traditional media still matters to business
That’s why understanding how the media works in 2025 isn’t a luxury for business leaders; it’s a strategic imperative.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Fed chair should be allowed to finish his term
Criticism of the Fed is fair game.