LEPPERT: Slowing the pace of marijuana’s legislative ‘creep’
The Indiana General Assembly wants to see things work, or not, in other states before it goes jumping into the deep end.
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SHABAZZ: Good governing isn’t always about being bold
People are complaining there is no significant initiative that costs a lot of money, takes years to accomplish and grabs a lot of headlines.
SHEPARD: What it means to be a state that works
Sometimes you can learn a lot about a community by virtue of the leaders it chooses.
SHELLA: Oprah exposes Democrats’ struggle to ID candidates
The search is on for the next Barack Obama.
IRELAND: Our first virtual reality president is coming soon
This emerging technology is likely to redefine what it means to be a candidate.
PARR: Ruling shows checks and balances are out of whack
It may well be that the Supreme Court rights the … ship when this issue finally makes its way to the nation’s highest court.
SMITH: For some, hating crime in general isn’t enough
The LGBTQ community seeks to politicize the criminal code to elevate its legal status.
ROBERTSON: Republican councilors lose souls in power grab
I am about as sympathetic a voter they have to their plight—and I am absolutely disgusted.
WOLLEY: New leadership needs to exceed Lewis’ achievements
The city’s leadership must reflect the best of us.
SCHNEIDER: Democratic dysfunction in the Circle City
There is another, more important loser: Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and his agenda.
FEIGENBAUM: Political veteran Gard keeps focus on public interest
Former state Sen. Beverly Gard has been deftly wrangling her former colleagues as she leads a commission considering changes in the state’s alcohol laws.
LOU’S VIEWS: Intimate ‘Hedwig’ rocks on
Is it too soon to start compiling a Best of 2018 list?
TRY THIS: Pub prioritizes pingpong
Smash Social features six tables, avocado toast, and curated drinks.
LOPRESTI: Two life-threatening illnesses don’t keep Butler’s McDermott family down
Son back on Hinkle Fieldhouse court, mom in the stands after coming back from brink.
LETTER: Prioritize kids in budget
Indiana’s children are the victims here, and as a member of the State Budget Committee, I have called on DCS and the Budget Agency to explain what is going on.
LETTER: Reduce distracted driving
People who text are 23 times more likely to crash than others.
SMITH: Demystifying university endowments
To ensure donor endowment gifts generate income that keeps up with inflation, we do not spend all the investment returns each year.
GUY: When scholarships are like ear muffs
In the context of annual higher education expenses of $15,000 to $60,000, these grants represent little more than lunch money and minor relief for parents.
MORRIS: Allow death with dignity in Indiana
We help our four-legged friends slip away peacefully. Why do we insist that humans suffer?
EDITORIAL: Governor should take lead on redistricting
A state that counts talent retention and attraction among its biggest challenges can’t afford to ignore the long-term consequences of a system that invites voter apathy.