MORRIS: Another call for an appointed schools chief
The governor, no matter his or her politics, should name the state’s top education official.
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LOPRESTI: Colts camp at Anderson U. comes with charm, access
It’s not glamorous, but there’s much to be said for Colts’ home away from home.
PENNY: Collegiate reform could hurt Olympic teams
Changes in governance might risk pipeline of athletes in sports that generate little income.
BOHLER SMITH: Forsaken vacation hits business two ways
There is truth in the old adage that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but it also makes Jack unhappier, less healthy and not as effective of an employee.
DINING: Newcomer Union 50’s creativity marries cuisines
Mass Ave around the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and East Street has been bursting lately with new dining options. Here’s the latest.
Kim: Midterm election years challenging for stocks
A persistent seasonal anomaly for stocks is the “presidential cycle,” a pattern of performance coinciding with various years of a presidency.
Hicks: Falling state income tax revenue is bad omen
Nationally, from July through September 2013, growth in state income tax collections slowed appreciably. Only a few states were spared, and here in Indiana they actually shrank slightly, as they did in five other states.
Q&A: Ron Spencer
After more than 250 productions, Theatre on the Square’s executive artistic director exits with a look back.
WFYI isn’t unbiased
Anthony Schoettle’s [June 23] article “Less news, more talk” bemoans the loss of Steve Simpson and states, “With Simpson’s departure, the only local station that still employs non-opinion-oriented news hosts is WFYI.”
More taxes to fund cops
The idea of more police is a great idea. However, the idea to take away the homestead exemption to fund it shows how out of touch the politicians are. Removing the exemption only places the onus on homeowners.
BROWNING: How to fix Broad Ripple
It is a tragedy that the senseless shootings in Broad Ripple earlier this month might define one of the most important destination districts in Indianapolis.
RUSTHOVEN: Lawsuit could rein in Obama overreach
Speaker John Boehner’s plans to have the House file a lawsuit challenging President Obama’s refusals to enforce federal laws has elicited predictable derision in liberal and media circles (which overlap on a Venn diagram).
MAURER: Bob Lauth persevered and won
Developer comes out on top after recession, legal battle with investor.
EDITORIAL: Hogsett could spark debate
Joe Hogsett’s July 14 announcement that he’ll step down as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana at the end of the month renewed speculation that he will run for mayor of Indianapolis next year. And to that prospect we can only say, bring it on
LOPRESTI: With a few quick pen strokes, Pacers fans have new enemies
In a league where rivalries come and go, Cleveland has target on its back. So does Stephenson.
LOPRESTI: Minor leagues are a home run across state
Five ballparks, from South Bend to Evansville, pack ’em in with baseball, promotions.
Skarbeck: Lots of reasons to avoid ‘liquid-alt’ mutual funds
Considering that annual fees can run 3 percent or more, and investment performance for the vast majority of these funds has been subpar, if offered a liquid-alt mutual fund, our decision would be to pass.
Hicks: Indiana good, but not optimal, for small firms
a recen studied of states’ friendliness to small businesses gave Indiana poor grades for ease in finding workers, leveling blame on networking and training programs. This is interesting, but almost certainly not the actual problem.
Kim: Investors fleeing market as stocks hit record highs
It’s amazing how the 24/7 media bombardment of random noise and sound bites on the economy and markets has investors continually on tenterhooks. It seems Armageddon is always lurking around the corner.
Hicks: Rulings limit state power, embrace freedom
This past couple of weeks has offered a rare series of court rulings that have implications for both households and businesses.