HALE: Indiana Humanities helps Hoosiers connect, engage
Here in Indianapolis, more people attend cultural events than they do sporting events, generating a stronger economic impact.
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SHABAZZ: Kudos to a merit system for picking judges
Under the old system, unless you were the ultimate insider, Marion County voters didn’t have much say in the process.
LEPPERT: Statehouse dramas fit for Netflix
“Intent” is often a funny thing in the Statehouse. It also is often meaningless.
WOLLEY: Trump’s first 100 days leave us wanting
No major legislative accomplishments. Plenty of fights with the judicial branch. Wild accusations and enough scandals to make me feel like I am watching the show “Scandal” rather than the real news.
SMITH: We need some eat-your-peas Republicans
For a burst of bipartisanship-budgeting to have any chance of occurring, let alone succeeding, we need a public with an appetite for change and greater financial frugality.
DANIELS: Ups and downs in a new DOJ administration
Occasionally, something has happened in the new Justice Department administration to give me pause.
RITZ: A common-sense way to college- and career-readiness
Moving away from the passing of high schools tests in English and math and toward demonstrating college- or career-readiness through a graduation pathway gives students many options to achieve an Indiana diploma tailored to their graduation goals.
SCHNEIDER: Time for independence in redistricting is now
Of the 50 senators, 17 had no opponent in their last election and 22 won with at least 60 percent of the vote. In the 100-member House, 27 lawmakers were unopposed in 2016 and 57 won with at least 60 percent of the vote.
LANOSGA: Providing public records is part of public duty
Taxpayers have already paid for the compilation and disclosure of public records.
WAGNER: Ensuring the darkness always gets some light
It was a relief last month when Gov. Eric Holcomb got out his veto pen for the very first time to strike down a proposed law that would have permitted units of government to charge up to $20 an hour to produce public records.
Fight against opioid crisis must be nuanced
Erin Moran died last month in southern Indiana. An early and erroneous report suggested the one-time Hollywood star’s death was the result of a heroin overdose. Her former co-star, Scott Baio, quickly condemned her behavior and that of anyone who takes drugs. He said in a radio interview, “You do drugs, you die.” It turns […]
DELANEY: The long view: Licensing makes sense
The law requiring a gun license is supported by logic. Weapons can be dangerous and attention needs to be paid to who has them and how they are used.
LUCAS: Short answer: Hell, yes
I view gun laws that inhibit lawful carry as extremely dangerous. They only make innocent people who follow gun laws easy victims for those who don’t follow gun laws.
SKARBECK: Annual proxy statements are worth scrutinizing
Just as with political elections, shareholders should take the time to vote their proxies.
BOHANON & STYRING: Gender pay gap is real–and there’s a reason for it
Women tend to choose lower-paying occupations, and are more likely to have career interruptions for childbearing/child care and for care of elderly relatives. This results in lower pay.
LETTER: Be fair to vape products
Vapor products are a new, potentially life-changing technology that provide many with a viable avenue to tobacco cessation.
LETTER: Tolls are bad idea
Interstate tolls increase supply chain shipping costs, making businesses less competitive and raising consumer prices.
COOK: Strong session for economic development
Addressing everything from more direct flights to increased funding for emerging technologies, legislators gave businesses plenty to be happy about in 2017.
LOPRESTI: For Indiana’s biggest sports brands, misery loves company
Colts, Pacers and IU’s basketball Hoosiers meet at an unhappy crossroads.
FLAMM & SCHLOSS: Abandon wall, expand green cards
The bottom line: Building a 2,000-mile wall on our southern border makes little sense and could have big repercussions—most of them negative. Some campaign promises are best left unfulfilled. This is one of them.