LADWIG: Local property rights, Zimbabwe style
Is it hyperbolic to relate anti-colonialism in the African Corn Belt to the machinations of the Capital Improvement Board, the Metropolitan Development Commission or the Indianapolis mayor’s office?
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HOWEY: Daniels still thinking outside the rut
With just two years left in his second term—and beginning only his third year with Republican legislative majorities—Gov. Mitch Daniels presides over a state that has been trapped in a jobless rate hovering around 10 percent for two years.
MUTZ: Improve our existing utility regulations
The actions by utility representatives, the regulatory commission chairman and one of his employees created the appearance of impropriety.
KRULL: School choice not as simple as it seems
The fight over public education has become a way for entrenched interests—the business community and teachers’ unions—to lob shells at each other.
KENNEDY: Public safety, economic development demand attention
Above all, I will continue to listen to the needs, hopes and ideas of residents across the city. That diversity of ideas, opinion and people will help define my campaign.
GIBSON: A multi-part plan to address wide swathe of issues
My vision and passion for Indianapolis and all of its citizens will clearly separate me from my opponents.
ALTOM: How to measure seemingly ‘incalculable’ risks
My goal in life isn’t pushing technology, but applying appropriate technology to workplaces. Every decision about replacing or updating equipment or software has both a cost and risk component.
BENNER: It’s time for Colts to make game plan for future
Maybe the reason the Colts insist on keeping the roof closed at Lucas Oil Stadium is to keep anyone from noticing that the sky is falling.
STYLE: Business isn’t ugly thanks to Xmas sweater designs
Judging by photos I’ve seen on Facebook, ugly-Christmas-sweater parties ’re all the rage, not to mention pretty hilarious. But to Jared Ingold of Varagen T-shirts, they’re all business.
LOU’S VIEWS: A trio of world premieres at ISO, DK and the Phoenix
In a single weekend, three Indy professional arts groups offered first looks in dance, music and drama
FEIGENBAUM: Right-to-work debate could create sparks in Legislature
The bulk of legislative Democrats, allied with organized labor, are vehemently opposed to having Indiana join almost two dozen other states with right-to-work laws, labeling them as discriminatory against minorities and women, and contending that such laws will do little more than reduce wages and lower the living standards of many Hoosiers.
Some new ideas on education reform
We spend too much on brick and mortar and administration and too little on the classroom experience.
GUY: Let’s motivate – not threaten – teachers
Evaluating teachers cannot improve results. Human nature does not allow it.
HAUKE: After decade-long run, gold continues to glitter
Obviously, I am not the only human to have an interest in gold, as it has been the obsession of entire cultures during certain historical periods.
MARCUS: Daniels ignores deficit of neglect
In the long run, a city or state will attract households and businesses through the services it offers, not the taxes it does not collect. Our political leadership knows this, but ignores it.
HICKS: Civility matters, but don’t blame murder on words
In the wake of the shooting, the loudest debate centers on the heated level of political discourse and its presumed effect on a shooter.
MORRIS: Mentor a child … you’ll be glad you did
Research shows mentors can play a powerful role in a young person’s life. A mentoring relationship helps reduce the potential for bad behavior and gives a boost to academic achievement.
EDITORIAL: Daniels on target on township reform
Government reform is an important topic, especially at a time tax caps have forced many units of local government to cut back on essential services.
EDITORIAL: Praise for Don Welsh
Don Welsh, the departing leader of the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, is the embodiment of the risk and reward associated with bringing in outside talent to do important work on the city’s behalf.
EDITORIAL: City’s IT sector finding a groove
Indianapolis has spent more than a decade craving a robust information technology sector. Now there are signs that craving is being satisfied.