Dana Black: Sexy or not, municipal elections affect our lives
To control Indianapolis and its economy would mean increased control over the state’s economy.
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Baron Hill: Leaders must look long term when tackling problems
Quite frankly, both political parties and the president are at fault for this record-breaking closure.
Adrianne Slash: Millennials will remember government shutdown
It will be interesting to see how many of our generation will consider a federal government job to be a ‘good, secure job’ going forward.
Anne Hathaway: Our government leaders should be ‘a force for good’
Servant leadership is an acquired skill, but that is exactly what we demand from our local, state and federal government leaders.
Leah McGrath: A teen asks, ‘What have you been doing for 20 years?’
Those leading need to have ideas and a vision, an ability to inspire.
Deborah Hearn Smith: Indiana’s identity depends on addressing two key issues
I cannot imagine reasonable adults looking over a list and discussing whom it’s OK to hate.
John McDonald: Venture capital is key to Indiana’s future
If ideas are free, but capital here is scarce, Indiana’s ideas and entrepreneurs will be underdeveloped compared to other places.
Jennifer Hallowell: Governor is right to focus on workforce
Indiana is poised for record growth and success in the coming years, so long as we embrace opportunities to adapt and change.
Una Osili: New tax law could affect charitable giving
Tax incentives significantly affect how much people give, as well as the timing of their donations.
Gerry Lanosga: Check ‘facts’ on social media before sharing
Stop spreading the B.S. that comes across your feed.
Brad Rateike: U.S. has serious problem at southern border
More than once we heard stories about Mexican cartels issuing bounties on individual Border Patrol agents.
Brandt Hershman: Debate over border wall ignores key issues
In a time of near full employment and a strong U.S. economy, the addition of immigrants who share the work ethic and values of our country is a good thing.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Marijuana not the answer to solving opioid crisis
The factors that result in addiction are complex, and there is no silver bullet for addressing substance misuse.
Ed DeLaney: Why some Indiana schools can’t pay teachers fairly
There are school districts losing millions of dollars because of the tax caps.
Do we really need more billboards?
How frustrating is it to be driving down our Indiana highways only to have our view of farmland and trees interrupted by the visual clutter of billboards? Driving south on Interstate 65 from Indianapolis, for example, motorists encounter billboard clutter around Austin and Scottsburg. And of course let’s not forget the infamous billboards as one […]
Greg Ellis: Truckers right to be concerned but investments needed
In future considerations, the Indiana Chamber would encourage the governor (and lawmakers) to listen to the concerns of the trucking industry.
Todd Spencer: Highway system deserves gas tax revenue
Revenue diversion is wrong, whether it’s gasoline and diesel taxes or tolls.
Bohanon & CUROTT: ‘Soak the rich’ will not work for the economy
We don’t think the republic can work if high earners are the only ones paying for government.
HAHN: Tax season is prime time to discuss final wishes
I know from experience, it is much harder to make smart choices in an emergency or crisis.
Condescending left doesn’t get Hoosiers
A few thoughts after reading the Jan. 4 Q&A with Joe Donnelly’s campaign strategist, Peter Hanscom. His obvious arrogance and disdain for folks not in possession of a college degree and implication of them in his candidate’s loss sent me straight to my keyboard without even finishing the interview. He seems to be saying, “Yes, […]