KENNEDY: Politics has put all these potholes in your path
Here in Indianapolis, we are seeing what happens when successive administrations—Republican and Democratic alike—substitute cosmetic approaches for substantive repairs.
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MORRIS: Stop tariffs on printers and news publishers
One U.S. paper supplier’s complaint is already causing hardship for an entire industry.
EDITORIAL: Let’s start regional conversation about taxes, the arts and more
Indianapolis must be a strong, stable city for the region to continue to thrive—and its suburbs must be vibrant as well. That won’t occur without in-depth regional conversations about taxation, transit, economic development and more.
KIM: For a viable retirement, age 70 is the new 65
The results under the current “do it yourself” retirement system with investment-based, worker-savings-funded accounts have been disastrous.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Socialism sounds cool—until you study results
The capitalist economy is facilitating a sharing revolution in transportation that would make Karl Marx blush.
LOPRESTI: Hoosier fingerprints all over Final Fours—but not this one
From the last unbeaten champs to most prolific shooter, Indiana teams and players fill record books.
JARAMILLO: Competing for skilled talent is top challenge
Not only do employees have more options for employment than ever, they also have higher expectations of what they want in a job.
BOHANON & CUROTT: It’s time to unleash power of small banks
The banking system might finally get some relief from the burdensome overregulation that has hamstrung the economy for almost a decade.
SKARBECK: Beware of companies using non-GAAP reporting
It has become common practice for U.S companies to thumb their nose at accounting standards in their earnings reports.
LETTER: Facts point to need for stricter gun laws
It’s well documented that among developed countries there is a positive relationship between gun ownership and gun deaths.
OHRVALL: Businesses that aren’t agile risk being left behind
A team’s agility will determine its level of preparedness for whatever challenge awaits. If adjustments can’t be made quickly, it’s only a matter of time until you’re on the outside looking in.
CROWTHER: Tax reform is opportunity for sustainable investment
Recently, the Indianapolis Prize announced six finalists for 2018. They represent the conservation world’s elite, and the unique aspect of the prize is that it recognizes and rewards their success, rather than mere effort and good intentions.
FELTMAN: Third and final letter to Amazon’s Bezos
Contrary to national perception, central Indiana has a history of risk-taking, innovation.
EDITORIAL: IPS must do a better job selling $725M tax-hike plan
Taxpayers are willing to pay more for better schools, but they aren’t pushovers. IPS must make a compelling case for the money.
LOPRESTI: Hey, Indy. It’s time to play Name That Stadium
Seems the Bankers Life folks have turned in their notice at the fieldhouse. But naming stadiums can be tricky business.
MALATESTINIC: Open work spaces: Does your company fit?
Distractions abound, and the good ideas the employer had hoped to engender through collaboration might never appear.
FEIGENBAUM: Retiring Rep. Charlie Brown paves way for next generation
Rep. Charlie Brown, D-Gary, first elected in 1982, is one of several lawmakers who will not run again. While he’s unfamiliar to most outside Lake County, he leaves a fascinating legacy and one of importance not just in Lake County and the Statehouse, but for people in Indianapolis.
LETTER: IEDC shouldn’t play favorites
Take the Indiana Economic Development Corp. out of the business of deciding who will get favorable financial treatment.
COOK and CULP: State moves needle (back and forth) on perception issues
The cost of doing business is supremely important to economic development. But so is promoting a social culture that appeals to the talent required to make these businesses operate.
WHITE: What the ‘New Urban Agenda’ means for Indianapolis
The New Urban Agenda outlines 17 key commitments, among them providing basic services to all citizens; fair and equal access to housing; support for cleaner cities; improved connectivity and support for innovative and green initiatives; and safe, accessible and green public spaces.