Bart Peterson: Thoughts on Jimmy Carter, 9/11 and Indianapolis
I cannot help wondering if the God in whom Jimmy Carter believed so strongly did not keep him alive and active so long precisely to regularly poke our consciences.
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Mark Montieth: Reflecting on the positive, negative decisions Indy’s general managers have made
There are some lessons to be taken from the best calls local decision-makers have made. And from the worst, too.
Balch, Bulkley, Morrone and VanFossen: Indiana’s schools need strong leaders. Here’s how we help.
To those considering a career in education leadership—or to those already on that path—we urge you to think about the profound difference you can make as a superintendent.
Tiffany Sauder: Unlock your best year yet: How to get unstuck in 2025
If we’re not careful, our “planning-self” can set our “has-to-live-in-the-real-world-self” up for failure because we make plans unattached to the context, resources and imperfection of actual life.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Taxing the rich won’t solve our deficit woes
Some claim that cutting tax rates will increase revenue collection.
Derek Schultz: Comfortable Colts—Jim Irsay says he’s frustrated, but his actions show otherwise
While the anger was understandable, I don’t know why anyone would be shocked by Irsay, who is in the business of granting chances, granting more chances.
Editorial: Lawmakers should keep fairness in mind in property tax changes
If lawmakers decide that property taxes should be reduced—which is an argument for another day—there are ways to do it without undermining a system that was meant to inject fairness among payers. Lawmakers should focus their energy on those solutions.
Greg Weaver: In 2025, let’s strive for open government
In my decades of reporting on or guiding coverage of the Indiana General Assembly, the reluctance by lawmakers to be more transparent or be subject to an outside ethics review board never changes, regardless of which party is in charge.
Alison Bell: As tech industry grows, so should diversity of workforce
While the products and systems developed across the IT industry serve people from all walks of life, all walks of life are inadequately represented in the IT workforce.
David Rosenberg: Thank you, Indiana, for the opportunity of a lifetime
I wish Gov.-elect Mike Braun and incoming Secretary of Commerce David Adams the absolute best of luck, and I know their team will work every day to further build the economy and communities for Hoosiers present and future.
Letters: Saving lives, cutting costs
With little more than $2 million, 2nd Chance Indiana can support 50 vans in counties across the state. This could change everything for reentrants, for their kids and for taxpayers.
Pete the Planner: Make a list of tasks to guide your financial decisions
If you’re going to take the time to set goals for this year, just make sure the goals matter.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: No easy solutions for deficit, just tough trade-offs
The bottom line is that while some combination of the approaches offered by both sides of the aisle likely have some merit, we should beware.
Christopher Day: A public service announcement—innovate or evaporate
To help get your mind around how to think about AI, focus on the four emerging themes: autonomous AI, boost developer productivity, empower with total experience, and deliver human-centric security and privacy.
Mark Montieth: Clark, Cignetti and Skenes mark great year in Indiana sports
Stars can dim, of course. Sometimes they even fall. But given good health, these appear likely to maintain their shine wherever they go.
Editorial: Carter showed us how to make an impact after our careers end
There are many lessons in Carter’s work, but two things stand out. One is that Carter lived his later life with intention, and the second is that the activities he chose were aimed at helping others.
Nate Feltman: A call to action for all of us to do better
As we look to the year ahead, may we each take the time to try to be better, do better, and as Jim Morris would often say, help those that “could use a boost.”
Faraz Abbasi: A case for private capital investments in health care
Indiana health care is flashing warning signs on nearly every metric.
Aaron Smith: A New Year’s resolution to root out isolation
Commit to fighting loneliness in your community. Start conversations with neighbors. Join a local organization that makes a difference. Organize a block party and challenge your own leaders to waive the fee.
Letters: Speed cameras punish the Black workforce
A moving violation in Indianapolis is $229, a burdensome amount for many low-income workers, even before court costs for unpaid fees or license reinstatement.