BOHANON & STYRING: Marsh liquor sell-off was an economist’s dream
Indiana’s byzantine liquor laws recently provided a clean textbook example—a natural experiment—of the Law of Demand.
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Health care column was too simplistic
The commentary titled “Being a smart health care consumer isn’t easy” was a big disappointment [May 1]. It was nothing more than a superficial, anecdotal complaint about a system whose flaws are well known to almost everyone. Who does not know about the cost and complexity of our current system? The particulars which Mr. Morris […]
McROBBIE: Meeting Indiana marketplace demands
For Indiana to remain viable in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, it is critical that we fill our talent pipeline with highly skilled, smart, flexible and experienced workers who will thrive in an ever-evolving economy.
KENLEY: Improve I-65, I-70 to six lanes and toll
The Legislature just finished a very successful session with a good, balanced budget and passed a needed road funding bill designed to secure Indiana’s road infrastructure needs for local and state government. In spite of this significant achievement, one more element regarding road infrastructure is needed to make Indiana a successful state with appropriate road […]
MORRIS: Lawyers who make a positive impact
This year’s Leadership in Law class honors those whose work touches the community.
EDITORIAL: Setback shouldn’t derail Anthem
we understand why Anthem’s board and management made an aggressive bid for increased scale—and we think their reasoning was well-founded. In fact, we welcome the company’s go-for-it mind-set.
URBAN DESIGN: Phoenix, other stakeholders can re-create a neighborhood
Theater can help jump-start transformation of an area marked by one-way streets, parking lots.
DINING: Butcher shop also cuts it as a sandwich maker
Without inside tables, a wait staff, or even plates, Joe’s Next Door is still worth visiting.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT calls on old-fashioned pleasures with “Dial ‘M’ for Murder”
One of the classics in the thriller genre still has some life in it.
LOPRESTI: Plenty of history—and history in the making—at Indy 500
The 101st doesn’t have the same ring to it, but there is no shortage of story lines this May.
LETTER: Trump budget hits rural areas hard
In President Trump’s proposal, the community development block grant budget would be completely eliminated. If approved, this decision could be devastating to many Indiana communities.
LETTER: Ricks should detail how to cut spending
The Lilly CEO’s commentary would gain strength and legitimacy if he told us how to make up the revenue lost to tax reform.
MERISOTIS: When looking back moves people ahead
The state can improve upon its 41 percent rate of residents age 25 to 64 with education beyond high school by encouraging much greater use of reverse transfer.
DRAGOO & STEPHENS: Men must help pave way for women
We need men to be real partners at work, not just at home. We need men to “lean in” alongside women not only to ensure that both women and men have opportunities to lead but also to enable their organizations to thrive, innovate and compete.
BEHIND THE NEWS: Reading the tea leaves after Angie’s List sale
No one knows how the $505 million sale of Angie’s List Inc. to New York media and internet company IAC will affect local employment, but the buyer doesn’t seem interested in slash and burn.
EILENBERG: Are we at a tipping point in health care disruption?
Will the health care sector be disrupted by one big change or through a series of smaller changes?
KIM: How new owners turned Twinkies into solid gold
The tale of Hostess’ demise and rise from the ashes is a fascinating case study of iconic brands, mismanagement and how private equity/buyout firms can make mind-boggling sums in the blink of an eye.
BOHANON & STYRING: Strong U.S. government is desirable, within limits
The Federalist Papers regarded federalism and its cousin, the separation of powers, as surer bulwarks of liberty than anything written into the Bill of Rights.
Lessons unlearned from the ’92 LA riots
We recently marked the completion of the first 100 days of the Trump administration. This milestone also coincides with a very important anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, on April 29, 1992, riots exploded in Los Angeles after four policemen were acquitted after being charged with the violent beating of Rodney King, caught on video for the […]
You’re too busy. You need a ‘Shultz Hour’
When George Shultz was secretary of state in the 1980s, he liked to carve out one hour each week for quiet reflection. He sat down in his office with a pad of paper and pen, closed the door and told his secretary to interrupt him only if one of two people called: “My wife or […]