Letter: Remember congressional votes at next election
The improvements to our infrastructure, our water quality, access to the internet and many other aspects of life are impressive.
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Letter: We are becoming too disconnected
Social engagement (the kind that doesn’t require a camera or screen) is a fundamental aspect of our development as a species.
Latoya Botteron: Be part of the ‘Book of History’ at the Harrison site
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is collecting the names and countries of people who were naturalized at the presidential site since 2003—more than 1,500 people—to list in what is officially being called the “Book of History.” But becuase privacy laws preclude the federal government from providing those names publicly, the site needs help tracking down the names.
Kathy Osborn: Office workers must reengage for the benefit of tomorrow’s leaders
It is time for our workforce to reengage—to embrace the gains and benefits the pandemic has brought to us despite the tragic losses, and to focus again on the professional development needs of up-and-coming leaders currently in our circles and those to follow.
Letter: Next year will be pivotal for Biden, U.S.
As the average working person realizes a lower standard of living due to the greatest rate of inflation in decades, the American economy will be on the edge of falling off the cliff. And printing trillions more dollars will only accelerate the fall.
Letter: IBJ is wrong about vaccine mandates
If you don’t like government mandates, where is your editorial opposing those pesky speed limits that local, state and federal governments mandate for our safety and health? The examples of government mandates are legion.
Lesley Weidenbener: Shop local when you’re looking for something special
It has been especially important over the past two years to shop in local stores, but of course, it’s always good to support the places that give personality to our neighborhoods and communities.
Editorial: Lawmakers shouldn’t act yet on employer vaccine mandates
We urge thoughtful consideration of an Indiana legislative proposal to restrict how companies, schools and universities can impose vaccine and testing requirements.
Editorial: Infrastructure bill is a win for Indiana and the nation
The money, distributed over the next five years, will gin up Indiana’s construction economy, help the state preserve its standing as a transportation and logistics hub, and give more rural communities greater access to broadband commerce and remote job opportunities.
Lesley Weidenbener: Deciphering labels in IBJ
We label some things in IBJ, including ads that wrap the paper, “sponsored content,” a phrase that is used in many ways but always means the content was paid for by a customer.
J.R. Tolbert: Duke Energy should be ambitious in effort to help customers save
Indiana’s largest utility is re-examining how much energy efficiency to support right now. Duke Energy is making changes to its resource plan, which is like a road map of the investments Duke plans to make in its electricity system over the next 20 years. This is an opportunity to be more ambitious to save consumers money.
Carey Hamilton: Indiana positioned to benefit economically from new climate policies
Consider just one example: Indiana is a leader in vehicle and parts manufacturing. We have a workforce over 100,000 strong with decades of experience, and we invest heavily in advanced manufacturing. We are very well positioned to become a leader in the production of electric vehicles if we do it right.
Letter: Firms have differing needs for an actual office
Maintaining office space, which can be quite a large overhead expense, just isn’t always justified by the type of business or profit margin.
Editorial: AG Rokita is right to sue Biden administration over vaccine rules
We believe vaccinations are our community’s best defense against an overwhelmed health care system—and a wrecked economy.
But we don’t favor government mandates.
Lesley Weidenbener: We’re always mentoring, even unintentionally
Thinking back about my own career illuminates how often people became my mentors without any formal effort—or, in some cases, without my even knowing it was happening.
Jeff Mittman & Ann Murtlow: Companies that hire people with disabilities thrive
We encourage all those with an authentic interest in inclusion to consider the disabled in their DEI discussions and initiatives.
Jill Long Thompson: Congress must pass Build Back Better plan to fulfill Biden agenda
Indiana has 1,111 bridges that need major repair; we have 5,478 miles of roads in poor condition; and we need to replace every lead pipe in the state.
Letter: Widening 38th Street caused community disconnect
I have clear memories of sitting on the mini-hill in front of the Oxford Gables Apartments, watching the construction of 38th Street as it is now—or should I say, the destruction of Maple Road.
Letter: Vaccinations, masking help protect children
The facts are simple and irrefutable. Vaccinations are safe and effective. Almost all of the patients being treated for COVID-19 across Indiana hospitals are unvaccinated.
Pete the Planner: If you’re dependable, you’ll be better with money
We all know certain people who, at their deepest core, are dependable. We trust these people, and we typically give them opportunities to help us accomplish what we need to accomplish.