To boost Indiana’s economic vitality, reform high schools and retrain biz leaders
Beyond a sincere effort to improve high school education, we require massive retraining of our
business leaders and managers.
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Linking specialties is key to life sciences
The Indiana Innovation Alliance will bring together researchers from both IU and Purdue and keep much intellectual property innovation in Indiana.
DINING: In Irvington, an eatery that lives up to its ‘Legend’ name
With a name like The Legend, expectations run high. Luckily for us, The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe (5614 E. Washington
St., 536-2028) met them.
LOU’S VIEWS: Block party at the Children’s Museum
At the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, I spent quality time at "Lego Castle Adventure," which features impressively
massive Lego sculptures, a dress-up area, some instructional sessions on castle construction and lots of tables and lego pieces
for building.
Simons and Irsays have received enough
Taxpayers are in no mood to hand over additional subsidies to our two for-profit sports teams.
Mass transit crucial to region’s success
To support quality of life initiatives and boost economic development, Indiana government and its citizens must develop quality mass transit systems.
Low graduation rates bode poorly for state
With high school graduation rates as low as they are in Indiana, I find it amazing that Indiana isn’t at the very bottom of
the statistical ladder described in Morton Marcus’ March 16 column.
Let’s finally pass no-smoking bill
Thanks for having the courage to take the flak from the smokers who think it is their right to kill us by allowing smoking in bars and casinos.
Avoid temptation to delay property tax payments
If you are late in making property tax payments, begin to chip away at your bill by making weekly payments.
Our newest smoke-filled workplace: Sadly, it stinks
Hoosiers workers—including those who work at casinos—deserve a healthy, smoke-free workplace.
Banking system’s history should help ease fears
Since people must have confidence in the financial system for it to function properly, it is incumbent upon our leaders to
take action and assure the people their money is safe.
A love letter (and plea) about supporting local arts
When was the last time you took your child or teen-ager to hear classical music, or see a contemporary dance performance a
la Dance Kaleidoscope? When was the last time you went to see a play?
Horse trading key to solving unemployment deficit
In the past, lawmakers ignored the need to fix financing for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, and now they must come
up with solutions that will be difficult for both Democrats and Republicans to accept.
Bonus outrage poor excuse for good public policy
The wages paid by a company to its employees are a distinctly private matter.
Excitement, perspective in Tanzania
Janie and I recently returned from a photographic safari in Tanzania with our children and their spouses.
‘Pirates’ anchored by strong performances
This week, pirates take over Indianapolis Opera, and a trio of plays isn’t the half of it at the Humana Festival of New American
Plays.
Indiana’s wage gap is growing
Indiana leaders need to focus on the increasing gap between the average wage in Indiana and in the nation.
Township officials offer valuable service
Township officials provide many services for the community, molded by back-yard input, which enhances quality of life.
Pacers’ owners deserve accolades, not scorn
Indiana residents should be thanking Herb and Mel Simon for their multitude of contributions to the state, instead of bashing
them.
These stories might cheer you up
This week I’m going to be
your own, personal Pollyanna and try to cheer you up with some good news.