LaPIERRE: HIP 2.0 needs more time to show results
The current debate about health care programs will result in consequential health outcomes for real people.
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KENNEDY: McConnell’s travesty
The Senate Republican health care bill rations care and massively increases everyone’s premiums in order to fund $300 billion in tax breaks to the top 2 percent of income earners. It robs the poor and gives to the rich.
OLYMPIDIS: All will lose if fuel standards change
A proposed change to a little-known regulation could actually increase federal overreach, potentially driving up gas prices and creating regulatory chaos for small businesses like Family Express.
EDITORIAL: School closings hurt neighborhoods
With the district projecting its high schools will be at only 37 percent capacity in the coming school year, it’s hard to argue IPS should keep all its schools open.
SKARBECK: ‘Fake news’ infects investing world, too
The SEC has announced enforcement actions against 27 individuals for collecting secret compensation on stock promotion schemes that were disguised as unbiased investment research.
DINING: Fountain Square restaurant scene adds a Sidekick
While nothing we tasted defined Sidekick’s as a destination pizza shop, we did find offerings that make it a welcome addition to the Fountain Square lineup.
BOHANON & STYRING: Making commodities free comes with a price
Sometimes paying for something is better than getting it for free. Enter private enterprise.
LOPRESTI: Draft picks that weren’t—and what the Pacers need now
Faced with life after Paul George, team could use another draft like 1987.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum ‘Dance!’ exhibit demonstrates the right moves
While not overloading visitors with facts, figures and history, “Dance!” does a nice job of introducing styles from around the world.
LETTER: Trump’s climate move frustrates architect
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings are responsible for 73 percent of all electricity consumption in the U.S., with about half of that coming from commercial buildings.
LETTER: Beware the gerrymander monster
Don’t let the scary monster get you down. Stand up and fight for the right to be heard.
MEREDITH: State can’t afford two school systems
There is a continued push for national privatization of our kids’ education through voucher expansion, which takes away already scarce resources from neighborhood public schools.
STUDY-CAMPBELL: Junior League seeks lasting impact
Ninety-five years ago, 10 civic-minded women came together to form the Junior League of Indianapolis.
MORRIS: Expand your knowledge at IBJ events
The second half of 2017 is packed with great opportunities for learning and networking.
KIM: Fiduciary rule or not, be on guard for conflicts
Now that the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is effective, does that mean you can relax your vetting process? Absolutely not, as it’s been proven time and again it’s impossible to legislate ethical behavior.
BOHANON & STYRING: Protectionism causes more harm than good
When there’s an international boundary involved, The principle of free exchange making everyone better off gets lost in a wave of “us” versus “them.”
LETTER: Indy neighborhoods need smart growth
Unfortunately, providing adequate parkland in the northern tier of Marion County townships, including Washington Township, has not been a high priority either for the city or for most community groups.
THOMAS: The water we all swim in
In small towns and disconnected communities, the humanities need the sort of “venture capital” or catalyzing boost that only the government can offer.
MARCUS: Catching up is hard to do
Multinational companies and foreign trade are not evil forces. Rather, states and cities need to recognize the economic perils any community can face almost anytime as private companies make changes.
MAURER: Gerrymandering leads to bad bills
Safe seats cause crazy legislation, but non-partisan advocacy for fair redistricting is mushrooming.