LOPRESTI: IU gets ahead of youth movement with Miller hire
College basketball is on the brink of big transition as elite coaches approach retirement.
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Bad choice of metaphor
We appreciate the observations in the editorial about the VA’s cemetery plan that Indianapolis’ deficiency in park land is well documented [“Park a good use for Crown Hill site,” March 20]. A minor quibble: “… come out of the woodwork” seems like a derogatory metaphor. At least you didn’t refer to environmentalists in that way. (In fact, you didn’t […]
BRADY: Time to tackle city’s most solvable problem
As we strive toward the goal of attracting talent and making the city more vibrant, we have to start with the most fundamental practice of keeping Indianapolis clean.
KENNEDY: Another reason single-payer makes sense
If health coverage were de-coupled from employment, the United States would become a much more attractive location for new businesses, and incentives to outsource production to overseas workers would be reduced.
MORRIS: Legislative session is in final stretch
Indiana road funding and public education are among issues that hang in the balance.
EDITORIAL: High bar set by scrapped 21c hotel project
We encourage the city to be picky in selecting a winning bidder for the Old City Hall, which has been without a permanent use since the Indiana State Museum moved out in 2001.
KIM: A cautionary tale we’ll call ‘Lefty and the Gambler’
PGA superstar Phil “Lefty” Mickelson may be called to testify in the insider trading trial of sports-bettor William “Billy” Walters.
BOHANON & STYRING: The economics of immigrating illegally are alluring
One doesn’t have to bless or even condone illegal immigration to understand the powerful incentives driving it.
DINING: Outsider becomes stakeholder in local steakburgers match
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers dares to tread in Steak n Shake territory.
LOPRESTI: Interested in IU coaching vacancy? Fill out our questionnaire
We require more information to complete your application, just to make sure you’re our kind of guy—maybe even have a chance to be another Bob Knight and one day win national championships.
LOU’S VIEWS: A battle royal brightens Bloomington
Long live “King Charles III,” the justly acclaimed play getting its local debut via Cardinal Stage Company.
FEIGENBAUM: State spending won’t increase much, even if revenue does
History suggests to expect only some tinkering at the margins—although some of those margins might be in the tens of millions of dollars, enough to fund some new initiatives, fully fund former pilot programs, or shore up existing line items.
LETTER: VA irresponsible in Crown Hill ‘debacle’
The Department of Veterans Affairs made the absolute minimum effort required by law, which was the purchase of legal ads in a local newspaper, and several notices in the Federal Register.
LETTER: IBJ falls for quality-of-life hype
Where do I find evidence to support the contention in the IBJ editorial from March 20 that “companies increasingly base decisions on where to invest and hire on quality-of-life issues”?
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: A leader’s apology in a tweet
The good news is, people don’t expect online perfection from even the savviest leaders. People understand that leaders are bound to make mistakes when using online platforms to connect with stakeholders, share knowledge and increase transparency.
WAGNER: Mentoring women to be Democratic leaders
Our focus should be on electing women, who are woefully underrepresented in office, as well as nurturing women who already are on a professional career track but who might be looking to give back in other ways—perhaps a year or two in public service or fundraising for a candidate or taking on a leadership role in the community.
MAURER: A belated stroll through the topics of 2016
I know it’s not January, but I have been taking a hiatus from this column in order to complete a book.
EDITORIAL: Research vouchers to assess value
Whether those students who attend private schools on a state-funded voucher are getting a better education remains a question. And whether those left behind at public schools are harmed by the changes is another.
SKARBECK: Online brokers chop fees in quest to amass assets
A commission war has broken out among the online brokerage firms.
BOHANON & STYRING: Border adjustment may be only path to tax cut
A revenue-neutral corporate-tax-rate cut, instead of border adjustment, could be financed by eliminating tax loopholes or raising other taxes. But these tax offsets fall on Americans.