Letter: Federal funding isn’t the answer
Rep. Carson, please explain why your focus for our schools in this district is “federal funding” rather than improving status quo.
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Editorial: Congratulations to IBJ journalists who nabbed state honors for their efforts
Last week, journalists recognized World Press Freedom Day, a “holiday” designated by the United Nations in 1993 that celebrates the “freedom to seek, impart and receive information.”
Nate Feltman: Let’s lean into Indy’s heritage with ‘Speed City’ moniker
Doubling down on a brand that we are already known for makes sense. And Speed City can and should transcend motorsports.
Dan Boritt: Don’t sell our American heritage. Keep federal lands
Federal lands play a crucial role in conservation and biodiversity. They provide habitats for countless species.
Mandy Haskett: Capacity to change awaits despite high anxiety
Because in a year that feels like a corporate obstacle course, our executive coaches are reporting wild levels of change.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Commissions are good incentives, but they come with trade-offs
Economists recognize that various rules and institutions typically emerge that establish incentives to deal with the problem.
Peter Dunn: Your family’s pro bono CFO deserves back pay in love
That’s the thing about a mother’s love: It’s quiet, consistent and completely irrational in the most beautiful way.
Mark Montieth: When playoffs arrive, some players excel at rising above their regular-season selves
Why do some players perform best when the pressure is greatest and the competition the toughest while others succumb to the moment and go quietly into the night?
Letters: Tax credit is crucial for solar adoption
Solar isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about helping families make smart financial choices.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: To crush or not to crush: The case of the clueless negotiator
Now, you are stuck in a pickle: Do you go full gladiator and crush them? Or do you play nice?
F. Brooke Dunn: P3 agreements must be clear to be effective
By leveraging private capital and expertise, governments can accelerate the development of infrastructure and delivery of services without shouldering the full financial burden upfront.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Trump’s policy on international trade shares principles with DEI
The implicit assumption is that a trade deficit in goods with any country is evidence that foreign countries discriminate against American goods.
Jalene Hahn: Investing money is smart, but investing in yourself is crucial
Graduation is a great time to get a start on building a firm financial foundation.
Editorial: Cigarette tax hike a win for Hoosiers, regardless of why lawmakers did it
The budget approved last week increases the tax by $2 per pack and imposes similar increases on other tobacco products, including vaping products.
Lesley Weidenbener: IMS Museum is spectacular
What once was mostly a collection of race cars—albeit truly amazing race cars—is now an interactive celebration of the Indianapolis 500 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rep. Blake Johnson: State Legislature should let cities lead on housing policy
The state should not micromanage cities without a compelling, clearly articulated statewide interest.
Addie Angelov: Academics, health must be tied for children to succeed
Getting health and education to innovate and work together is tricky. While both fields inherently share mission and intent, they use vastly different approaches.
Abbey Chambers: Better engagement would lead to better developments
Neighborhood leaders from seven associations spanning East 46th to East 30th streets and Keystone to Shadeland avenues have become close collaborators, addressing their communities’ challenges and working toward their collective goals.
Chris Gahl: Support humanities as avidly as sports in tumultuous times
With a mission to encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk, Indiana Humanities delivers national-award-winning programs that inform and delight Hoosiers in big cities and small towns across the state.
Derek Schultz: Ball State University’s new football coach has a history of turnarounds and an aggressive goal for MAC dominance
A conference title is something Ball State has claimed just once since 1996—a COVID-shortened 2020 campaign that also included the program’s first bowl victory and top-25 ranking in the final national polls.