Last month, hundreds of schools and thousands of K-12 students across Indiana participated in the annual “Hour of Code.” They joined an estimated 100 million of their peers around the globe in giving programming a try for at least one hour. An offshoot of Computer Science week (the second week in December), the Hour of Code […]
Eliminating information in print makes it too easy for governments to hide.
Every city needs a great daily newspaper. And so it has been frustrating to watch over the years as Gannett Co. has reduced the staff at The Indianapolis Star, which it purchased in 2000. Round after round of layoffs has decimated the newsroom. In 2007, The Star boasted some 230 employees. By 2011, that number […]
January is traditionally the time of year when we take stock of our lives, but it’s also a great time to re-evaluate your company’s culture. Even though the month is half over, it’s not too late for you to resolve to improve the workplace environment for your employees. Given the current low unemployment rate that […]
The annual legislative parlor game asks what issue will crop up this session and disrupt leadership efforts to efficiently manage the proceedings. Sometimes this is a partisan clash, but more recently—with super-minority Democrats unable to throw the proverbial monkey wrench into the process—this phenomenon has morphed from the partisan to the philosophical or fiscal realm. […]
Northern city’s headline-grabbing policy isn’t much different than what we’ve already accomplished.
Seven native sons will start when Ball State and Miami take to the hardwood.
A 50-year hardwood career at Bloomington South High School closes in on milestone.
Three of the four leaders are “legislative legacies” of sorts, raised with a respect for “the system” and a sense of public service and selflessness.
In early December the Indiana Manufacturers Association launched a regional manufacturing education initiative working with education partners so classes can be customized and available in the communities where jobs are waiting.
The movement to put ex-cons to work should start with those who’ve had the time to truly change course.
Comprehensive care that addresses mental health is essential to helping patients, families and employers.
The personal touch weighed heavily in the Indian tech giant’s decision to invest here.
More than just brick-and-mortar projects, Eastern Star’s good work depends on the dedication of parishioners who are committed to making a difference one person at a time. The emphasis on interpersonal relations is a quality usually missing from big government programs.
Every step is an opportunity to learn and to celebrate. It is an opportunity to fall and get back up again.
The claim that a recession is more likely in 2019 because there hasn’t been one in a while is an example of the gambler’s fallacy.
Not only is volatility normal, it is necessary for generating outstanding long-term returns.
The good news is that state tax revenue is on target to exceed expectations. The bad news is that mandated Medicaid expenditures are also on track to be above expectations.
behaviors gained to help live a healthier life can also be used to improve financial health.
From Butler’s Final Fours to other teams that hit bottom and seem headed back to the top.
