HEFNER: Fed funding cuts hurt homeless programs
HUD’s goal should be to support people so they can become clean and sober and manage their mental illness.
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KENNEDY: Roddenberry, Trump and the Enterprise
There could hardly be a more dramatic contrast between Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s “kumbaya” vision and values than the fear and anger exhibited by Republicans in Cleveland.
MAURER: Fair time finds me in Janie’s kitchen
Share your pie or pictures with other Hoosiers at the great Indiana State Fair.
EDITORIAL: Good planning paved way for graceful handoff at Eli Lilly
Lilly tends to pull off these transitions with a minimum of drama, which is to its credit, thanks to its meticulous CEO succession planning and the board’s preference in recent decades for internal candidates who already know the Lilly way.
DINING: Open Society Public House is creative, slick newcomer
Initially touted as a coffee and wine bar, Open Society’s food stands out.
KIM: Free online course unlocks ‘secrets’ to financial success
Gaining control of your financial life is one of the most important and difficult things you need to accomplish.
BOHANON & STYRING: Structure of public education reflects bygone era
The current system of K-12 public education traces its roots to the one-room schoolhouse.
LOU’S VIEWS: Strange and rewarding trip at Phoenix
An unconventional play about an unconventional scientist, “Acid Dolphin Experiment” ventures into the mind of Dr. John C. Lilly.
DINING: Hybrid spot mixes beer, books and basic foods
Books & Brews opens new spot in Zionsville.
LOPRESTI: As Colts camp begins, a too-early look at upcoming season
A week-by-week look at opponents and the dynamic that could accompany each game.
EDITORIAL: New guv candidate needs broad agenda
The Republican’s pick to replace Mike Pence on the ballot should take a page from Mitch Daniels’ playbook.
EDITORIAL: New candidate for governor needs broad agenda
The Republicans should pick a candidate for governor who is open to new ideas about transportation funding, the environment and a host of other key issues.
Sewer increases inevitable
As with nearly all issues pertaining to building and maintaining a civilized society, the question is one of “pay now” or “pay later.” We don’t get to “not pay.”
Anti-transit column ignored fiscal realities
All transportation relies on public money, and it’s the preferences of our grandkids—not our grandparents—that should drive our decisions.
Mayors can help improve talent pipeline
The problem is that too few students who enroll in postsecondary programs complete them, and too many graduate with skills that don’t mesh with the needs of employers. The result is high unemployment and underemployment among recent college graduates.
DRAGOO: Entrepreneurs need to foster collaboration
It is entrepreneurs that change the world. Ideas create disruption. This disruption inspires, empowers, and fosters economic growth.
MORRIS: Indy Legal Aid to roast Jim Voyles
September benefit could provide needed financial boost for an important organization.
SKARBECK: Investing wisely in market doesn’t have to be complex
The complexity that is being brought to bear in the realm of alternative investing these days is mind-boggling.
BOHANON & STYRING: Brexit mind-set could spark dangerous policies
Such an economically closed welfare state on steroids is a recipe for stagnation, massive underemployment and unemployment and a prescription for expanding the rolls of the welfare state.
BASILE: Seasoned traveler finds Fountain Square is far from square
I hope you’ll indulge me with a travel column to Indy’s own back yard.