Derek Schultz: Marian University’s women’s team has been the state’s most reliable hoops powerhouse
Marian wasn’t a cellar-dweller when Gearlds took over the program, but it wasn’t exactly in the national conversation, either.
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Editorial: Open bidding, voter referendums were strong adds to casino bill
Given that lawmakers in northeast Indiana seem divided about whether their constituents want a casino, it seems logical to let voters make that choice.
Mitch Frazier: Indiana needs to bring high-potential candidates back home
Data from the Indiana Business Research Center reveals that only 61% of Indiana college students who earn a bachelor’s degree are still employed in the state one year later. That number drops to a staggering 55% after five years.
John Lechleiter: Provide internships and fuel Indiana’s future workforce
Creating opportunities for internships is an essential component of preparing Indiana students for the world of work as well as increasing the chances that we retain these individuals in our state post-graduation.
Mike Miller: Don’t balance waiver budgets on caregivers’ backs
The tragedy is that the waiver program’s stated purpose is to help people live in the community and avoid institutionalization. Policies that destabilize caregiving do the opposite.
Brandon Brown: Indianapolis schools move from crisis to opportunity
While hard decisions remain for IPS, HEA 1423 creates the opportunity for a restructured school system, acknowledging that the status quo was no longer acceptable.
Editorial: Stadium legislation is just a step in striking a fair Bears deal
The legislation we expect Braun to sign into law only authorizes financing for and construction of a stadium. It doesn’t mandate it. It gives states and local authorities what they need to negotiate with the Bears.
Brent Yeagy: Unfair trade: An Indiana manufacturer’s call to action
The historic rise in underpriced imports poses a significant risk to both U.S. economic and national security.
Lesley Weidenbener: One of the greats has made his way home
Mike Smith was everything a great reporter should be. Urgent, dogged, accurate and fair. His career included an 18-year stop at the Indiana Statehouse where he wrote about the state’s most important issues for the AP.
Amanda L. Bonilla: Workers lost to caregiving is drag on state economy
When experienced professionals leave mid-career, businesses lose institutional knowledge, client relationships and leadership continuity.
Tyler Warman: Thoughtful township reform will enhance accountability
The best path forward is pragmatic: preserve what works and improve what does not.
Mandy Haskett: Cignetti models coaching in the classic Hungarian sense
Somewhere along the way, we lost the meaning — and many leaders now use coach to describe behavior that does the opposite of development.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: America still wrestles with clashes between federal, local power
National rules often clash with regional preferences.
Pete the planner: The answer to ‘Why me?’ is ‘Because you chose it’
Welcome to the dad talk you didn’t ask for.
Brad Boswell: Building for families: How HB 1001 impacts Marion County schools
Frequent student movement has measurable consequences for schools. Midyear enrollment changes affect class sizes, staffing assignments, transportation routes and per-pupil funding calculations.
Derek Schultz: Former Carmel High School star does it all for Miami of Ohio, which has started 26-0
The mid-major darling has already become the story of the sport this year.
Nate Feltman: An Indiana conversation about America’s future
A starting point for regaining our ability to disagree civilly is a healthier legislative branch.
Scott B. Tittle: More hospital services at risk if state ignores the real data
Protecting access to care requires accurate data, sound policy and a willingness to confront the financial realities facing hospitals today.
Martin Pollio: Updating Ivy Tech’s statute matters for state’s workforce
Senate Bill 254 reflects extensive input from educators, employers and policymakers who understand Ivy Tech’s unique role in Indiana’s talent pipeline.
Dr. Anthony Bashall: Indiana should restore GLP-1 coverage for state employees
Despite GLP-1’s incredible impact on health, Indiana is choosing to penalize people with obesity and remove access to a very effective, evidence-based treatment that improves their health.