Letter: Bravo to Indiana’s vaccination system
I have asked folks I encounter about their experience with Indiana’s vaccination sites. Everyone praised the sign-up system and the excellent organization at the places where they got their shots.
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Three community leaders explain how they would spend $3B in federal stimulus dollars
IBJ is exploring how the state should spend $3 billion it will receive from the federal government as part of a pandemic-related stimulus bill. We asked three community leaders—Indiana Economic Development Corp. board member John Thompson, entrepreneur Bill Oesterle and state Rep. Greg Porter, D-Indianapolis, what they think the state should prioritize.
John Gregg: Holcomb must veto emergency powers bill—and lawmakers should sustain that veto
Because Gov. Eric Holcomb followed the advice of public health experts and instituted a statewide mask mandate in the middle of a global pandemic, a group of his fellow Republicans are now out for revenge.
Chris Gahl: Indy was made for this moment—and everything that will follow
Many point to the 1987 Pan American Games, and more recently the 2012 Super Bowl, as pivotal moments in Indy’s now 200-yearlong history. Without question, March 2021 is forever cemented on the timeline.
Rafael Sanchez: Continuing the rebound the NCAA has started
We all know that adversity is part of the game. And unfortunately, that is where we find ourselves as a community today—dealing with some pandemic-related economic adversity, but also with a golden opportunity to rebound and showcase our teamwork, resiliency and dedication.
John Feinstein: Indianapolis has long history with Final Four, but this chapter is one to forget
This is the 41st time I have attended the Final Four. I have never seen anything like this version. And I hope never to see anything like it again.
Letter: Don’t hinder mass transit
We are at a “red flag” moment in the evolution of transportation in greater Indianapolis. Either we give our young professionals the transportation options that they expect before they move away or we have an official ceremony and declare ourselves officially married, for better or for worse, to the automobile and massive highway construction expense.
Brian Schutt: Indiana should be best place in U.S. to start a business
As Gov. Eric Holcomb looks to fill the shoes of departing Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, he can forge a path for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. that focuses on fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that makes Indiana the best place to start a business in America.
Editorial: Emmert, NCAA must embed a culture of equity immediately
The organization seems to be taking gender equity issues seriously. But there appears to be a long way to go toward building a culture of equity, toward making sure it is part of the NCAA’s DNA in all matters.
Nate Feltman: Consider becoming an organ donor
I recently experienced the loss of my best friend and business partner, David A. Hartley Jr., and through his experience, learned the importance of being an organ donor.
Sheila Kennedy: Here’s how the Senate makes us an undemocratic Republic
Democratic senators represent about 40 million more voters than do Republican senators—a disproportion not reflected in the Senate’s 50/50 split, a split that depends upon Vice President Kamala Harris to wield a tie-breaking vote. And it is likely to get worse.
Lisa Sirkin Vielee: Learn from small firms who turned 2020’s adversity into opportunity
Not everyone had the luxury of working from home during the time known to most of us as “quarantine” or “lockdown.” It was heartwarming to see how many businesses continued to find ways to pay and support their hourly employees despite mandatory closures.
Letter: Minimum wage should increase, too
There’s real irony in comments made by Republican Rep. Ben Smaltz about his bill increasing pull-tab gambling limits.
Dale Neuburger: A peak behind the sports event curtain
Revelation: Not all sports events are problem-free, irrespective of the athlete or spectator perspective.
Lesley Weidenbener: Here’s why Michigan is my NCAA pick now
At a time when Indianapolis could use every single dollar a visitor wants to spend, I’m happy to have teams whose fans are within a few hours’ drive of the city.
Dennis Buckley & Peter Mills: How lawmakers can help the economy by doing nothing
Railroads of all sizes play a huge role in our economy and will continue to be essential to a robust recovery—as long as legislators can avoid interfering.
Andre Carson: NCAA Tournament could jump-start economic revival
However, we cannot forget what put our city, and the entire world, into these dire straits in the first place—a deadly pandemic that is not over yet.
Luke Zhang: It’s Hoosier show time
it only took Indy 84 days to plan for the biggest college basketball show in the nation. Now it’s time for us to show off.
Letter: Rokita should shift his monetary thinking
Hoosiers should explore modern monetary theory’s explanations of how our monetary system actually works and how we can be free of self-imposed myths about what we can “afford” to do.
Malina Jeffers: Sports and culture are never breaking up
Arts and culture feel like an easy pathway to support people of color and contribute to our city’s newfound commitment to racial equity.