Roy Ward: Indiana’s youth athletes need better warmup education
Our travel sports culture prioritizes game time over preparation.
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Dan Boritt: Don’t sell our American heritage. Keep federal lands
Federal lands play a crucial role in conservation and biodiversity. They provide habitats for countless species.
F. Brooke Dunn: P3 agreements must be clear to be effective
By leveraging private capital and expertise, governments can accelerate the development of infrastructure and delivery of services without shouldering the full financial burden upfront.
Rep. Blake Johnson: State Legislature should let cities lead on housing policy
The state should not micromanage cities without a compelling, clearly articulated statewide interest.
Addie Angelov: Academics, health must be tied for children to succeed
Getting health and education to innovate and work together is tricky. While both fields inherently share mission and intent, they use vastly different approaches.
Abbey Chambers: Better engagement would lead to better developments
Neighborhood leaders from seven associations spanning East 46th to East 30th streets and Keystone to Shadeland avenues have become close collaborators, addressing their communities’ challenges and working toward their collective goals.
Chris Gahl: Support humanities as avidly as sports in tumultuous times
With a mission to encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk, Indiana Humanities delivers national-award-winning programs that inform and delight Hoosiers in big cities and small towns across the state.
Jim Dalton: Awareness to acceptance—continuing autism progress
People living on the autism spectrum are all around us, in the grocery store, in the department down the hall, in our child’s classroom, at a baseball game and so on.
Jud Fisher: Embracing the White River as an asset to invest in
Public access to the White River continues to grow. In the heart of Muncie, new canoe and kayak launches are making it easier than ever to get on the water—two are already open, with two more coming soon.
Keith Gambill: Legislation can strengthen Indiana’s teaching profession
Raising salaries and providing paid parental leave are policies that will help attract and retain talented educators, ensuring that Indiana students continue to receive the high-quality public education they deserve.
Dennis Trinkle: A city’s strength hinges on strength of its public schools
This is not what the community voted for when it approved the Rebuilding Stronger capital referendum in May 2023, and it’s not going to solve the challenges our city’s schools are facing.
Carol D’Amico: Why dismantling the Education Department has merit
Governors, state legislatures and local school boards oversee funding, curriculum standards, teacher licensing and student testing.
Dr. Marc Watkins: APRNs enable high-quality, accessible health care
Over 2 million Hoosiers live in areas with inadequate access to primary care providers, and the state ranks 33rd for primary care access and 43rd for mental health access.
Nate LaMar: Young is working to restore America’s military might
During my years of service, I witnessed that, when America led, the world followed.
Mark Fisher: Rental caps would limit opportunities for homeowners
Overruling private property rights with arbitrary caps on rental properties won’t help Fishers continue to grow.
Todd Young and Matt Pottinger: Funding R&D at universities is vital to national security
Our policymakers should lock arms with the science-and-technology dreamers and doers across the country—from Silicon Valley to the Silicon Prairie.
Milena Djurakov: Help lower prescription drug costs—not raise them
While we all know the costs of prescription medications are sky-high and lawmakers’ efforts to lower prices are well-intentioned, SB 140 will result in higher health care costs for Hoosiers.
Stephen Luce: Indiana must address shortage of mental health beds
Without swift and decisive action, more Hoosiers struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders will not receive the treatment they desperately need and end up behind bars.
George Strobel II: Tax policy changes would put private investment at risk
Tax-equity-backed investments have expanded Indiana’s energy capacity by 185 megawatts, ensuring grid reliability and supporting lower electricity costs for businesses and residents.
Stephanie Sponsel: Braun proposal could be good for female entrepreneurs
House Bill 1172, which proposes establishing an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, could provide targeted support to the kinds of businesses that drive much of Indiana’s economy.