Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Politicians face paradox on trade deficit and federal debt
Channeling physicist Enrico Fermi’s approach of breaking down complex problems with simple numbers, Horowitz asked, “What does the U.S. spend on defense?”
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Editorial: It’s time for Mayor Hogsett to let someone else lead Indianapolis
Indianapolis needs a mayor who is putting all of his or her focus on the serious challenges and opportunities that come with running the state’s biggest cities and one of the Midwest’s economic drivers.
Lesley Weidenbener: IBJ covers sports? Yep, as a business story.
Sports is big business. Our stories are about sports as tourism and entertainment and economic drivers. They’re about development and advertising, about how sports can help attract a company’s headquarters or create opportunities for business leaders to connect.
Emily Williams: Indiana knows the economic power of energy readiness
The growth of data centers, advanced manufacturing and defense-critical industries means the need for energy isn’t just coming—it’s already here. That power must come from somewhere.
Mary McConnell: Philanthropy must step up for arts and humanities
A great deal of funding for the arts and humanities has suddenly evaporated, and unless donors fill the void, a lot of meaningful experiences will evaporate, as well.
Letters: Pre-K cuts will harm our kids, Hoosier families
This is more than bad policy. It’s a betrayal of our values. Early education isn’t a handout; it’s a proven investment in lifelong success.
Justin Phillips: Next step in saving lives is training on naloxone use
Naloxone training is about more than just emergency response. It’s a tool for changing culture, teaching compassion and reducing stigma and building bridges to recovery.
Nate Kaufman: Let’s fix what’s broken—not break what still works
Hospitals are not driving the cost crisis—they’re holding the line in a system where other parts of the infrastructure have been allowed to fail.
Derek Schultz: Pacers’ personnel and current league landscape set up team for prolonged success
One fact that will forever remain the same in basketball: You need to have a true star to contend for a championship.
Letters: Tariffs threaten rural economies
Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities by creating jobs, generating new tax revenues and providing lease payments to landowners.
Samantha Julka: We need referees at work to know what’s out of bounds
Employees don’t understand the rules of the game and how they are expected to play.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: As universities shift, they hinder freedom of inquiry
They saw this shift in purpose as the cause of the turmoil at the time.
Pete the planner: Mo money, mo problems: It’s time to redefine ‘success’
But on the journey from dollars to peace, I considered and toiled over several other ideas.
Editorial: Let’s craft a long-term strategy for future of downtown Indy
The opportunities are tremendous—and we don’t want to let our competitors get too far ahead of us before we act.
Nate Feltman: Indianapolis is the ‘land of opportunity’
No matter your political beliefs or walk of life, a winning team can initiate conversations or a high-five among complete strangers.
Jeff Smulyan: Supporting paid leave is a smart business investment
We can’t claim to be a business-friendly state if we don’t run through a few more walls to support the hardworking families who make our businesses succeed.
Rick Van Kooten and Joe Lovejoy: How higher ed can ensure our state’s economic prosperity
Notably, among 25- to 34-year-olds, the average net worth of those with a bachelor’s degree is about $120,000, compared with just $31,000 for those with only a high school diploma.
Letters: Senators should vote no on Trump budget
If the bill is passed, the result will be permanent tax cuts for billionaires and corporations while America’s long-standing safety-net protections remain under attack.
Barb Cutillo: On-the-job training needs to begin before graduation
Critical thinking, communication, professionalism and teamwork are the areas they “practice” as they solve real problems and analyze real issues.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Is the US footing the bill for pharmaceutical innovation?
Price discrimination often enables greater access to essential products and services, especially for low-income buyers, while providing companies with the revenue needed for future innovation.