Ed Feigenbaum: So far, lawmakers are ignoring privacy, data issues
It seems as though the courts have been more involved in privacy and tech issues than lawmakers have been.
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Letter: Judge each virtual school on its merits
Indiana virtual school follows the same regulations as any other public school in Indiana.
Mike Wells: Orcutt’s vision led to airport we enjoy today
As the Indianapolis International Airport continues to receive accolades as one of the best airports in North America, it is important to remember the person who was the visionary force behind the planning of our airport. Dan Orcutt, executive director of the airport for 25 years, passed away in January.
Mary Titsworth Chandler & Elyssa Campodonico-Barr: Promoting gender equity is good for all of us
Advancing women and girls is a smart investment, leading to more talent, productivity and customers, and better financial results. Every extra year a girl stays in school, her income can increase 15 percent to 25 percent.
PETE THE PLANNER: The more money you make, the more you can delude yourself
There are only two successful retirement strategies. Just two. And the sooner you choose which one you’d like to employ, the better chance you have of securing a desirable outcome.
Liz Malatestinic: Your brain, wired for shortcuts, may lead to biased hiring
Implicit bias is a hot-button topic today. People often conflate it with outright bigotry, but the two are not the same. The truth is that our brains are wired to make generalizations.
Sheri Fella: Trusting yourself provides your truest compass
Trusting in yourself means you can trust your inner voice. So when you hear it say, “I need help” or “I don’t know” or “What am I missing?”, trust it and look around your room of learning.
MIKE LOPRESTI: 18 Hoosier hoops standouts you might not have heard of
Former Indiana high school players are making a difference at schools large and small.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Higher minimum wage hurts those it’s meant to help
full-service restaurants in New York City employed 3,000 fewer workers in December 2018 than in December 2017; the city increased the minimum wage from $11 an hour to $13 in 2018.
KIM: Buffett says to focus on the ‘forest,’ appreciate ‘The American Tailwind’
Rational people don’t risk what they have and need for what they don’t have and don’t need.”
Ed Feigenbaum: The 2019 legislative session is less partisan. Here’s why.
After several years of Republican supermajorities and control of the Governor’s Office, the GOP policy agenda has little remaining that might be as objectionable to Democrats as, for example, right-to-work legislation, which sparked the historic 34-day Democratic walkout in 2011, or the repeal of common construction wage laws in 2015.
Letter: Restore bias bill
In today’s economy, the best way to build a broader tax base and a more dynamic business community is to embrace a diverse workforce.
Brad Klopfenstein: It’s time for video gambling terminals in Indiana
The legalization of VGTs would generate millions in new revenue from gambling taxes and fees, money that could be used to fund local roads, schools, and other essential local and state needs without raising taxes.
Francesca Jarosz Brady: What happened to Indiana’s business Republicans?
The GOP’s dogmatic approach will fail. In the short term, it will chip away at lawmakers’ credibility among voters until elected leaders’ lack of responsiveness drives citizens to demand change.
NATE FELTMAN: Indiana: Flyover state or freedom state?
Our way of life, and government, breeds success, contrary to what the elites would have you think.
Editorial: A more forceful governor is only hope for hate crimes bill
When the governor returns from a nine-day trade mission to France, Belgium and Germany, we hope he’ll not just testify in favor of a stronger bill but meet with legislative leaders one on one to emphasize the importance of passing the hate crimes bill that the business community wants.
Christina Hale: Caring for our elderly Hoosiers must become priority
Society can be accurately judged by how it treats its most vulnerable populations, including its children, disabled and elderly.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Lawmakers can do much more to stem infant mortality
This program enables more confident, capable mothers who can better assure a more successful and healthy future for their children.
Michael Leppert: Halftime speeches can sometimes be game changers
Don’t forget to do the super-popular things that don’t cost anything and that everyone supports.
Tom LoBianco: Determining the ‘best obtainable version’ of truth
Maybe it’s time for reporters and journalists to let the public know more about how we do what we do.