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Ahmed Young: As U.S. marks 250 years, Indy has hard work ahead

June 26, 2026
Ahmed Young

We cannot rest on progress. We must instead build momentum in tackling some of our city’s toughest challenges.

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Rep. Gregory Porter: Republicans made a taxes promise they can’t keep

June 26, 2026
Rep. Gregory Porter

Homeowners deserve lasting, real relief from their leaders, not unachievable campaign promises that don’t lower their bottom line.

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Jonathan Munro: Urban wetlands key to water management

June 26, 2026 | Jonathan Munro

We can’t change the past, but we can refuse to repeat our mistakes. We should undertake now to buy remaining urban forests and suitable natural lands from willing sellers to reduce the scope of the next DigIndy.

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Jon Desalvo: A new approach for developing home-grown talent

June 19, 2026 | Jon Desalvo

Indiana businesses like ours need a new approach to talent development that prepares workers to meet our current and future needs.

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Jensen, Davis and Smith: Economic development hinges on strong relationships

June 19, 2026 | Chris Jensen and Mike Davis and Aaron Smith

Your best partners don’t stay because you send an email a few times a year. They stay because you show up, stay in touch and make them feel valued.

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Dennis Murphy: Fathers play critical role in developing strong kids

June 19, 2026 | Dennis Murphy

I’m challenging us to use this Father’s Day as a platform not simply for celebrating dads but also for committing ourselves to helping dads be as engaged and effective as possible.

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Emmy Hildebrand: So many are just one emergency away from disaster

June 12, 2026 | Emmy Hildebrand

So what are these unexpected expenses? A medical emergency, a broken-down car, death in the family, a lost job.

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Matt Mindrum: Indy can’t keep waiting to fix its crumbling streets

June 12, 2026 | Matt Mindrum

That is why the Indy Chamber applauds the City-County Council for advancing a serious plan to fix Indy’s streets — and supports its proposal to thoughtfully increase Marion County’s vehicle registration fees.

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Tyler Warman: Data center developers owe the public information

June 12, 2026 | Tyler Warman

Residents trust those who are communicating openly, transparently and frequently.

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A Chicago perspective: Go Bears. Literally. Indiana may be the better deal.

June 7, 2026 | Andy Shaw, Crain's Chicago Business

“While the exact location of a sports team is about civic pride, habit and tradition — which is important — let’s also consider the economics,” says Bears fan and writer Andy Shaw.

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Mike Hubbs: Tech gives police less windshield time, better results

June 5, 2026 | Mike Hubbs

License-plate-reader technology has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have in modern policing.

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Rick Snyder: Politicians say latest tragedy is unacceptable. But is it?

June 5, 2026 | Rick Snyder

This is the time for action over activism, with a focus on outcomes versus overtures.

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Kelly Coker: Behind graduation celebrations, thousands face need

May 29, 2026 | Kelly Coker

Students experiencing homelessness are 87% more likely to drop out of school than their housed peers.

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Tim George: Strivers have much to learn from quiet volunteers

May 29, 2026 | Tim George

Focusing on using your gifts to help others thrive instead of on personal striving perhaps is the ultimate way to be remembered in our eulogies.

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Brandon Taylor: City’s housing crisis is an economic risk we can’t ignore

May 22, 2026 | Brandon Taylor

The root causes are structural: years of underproduction, rising construction and financing costs, regulatory delays, limited subsidies, and gaps in the capital needed to move projects from idea to completion. This moment requires coordinated action across the full housing ecosystem.

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Patrick Talty and Mel Raines: Here’s why Indy is No. 3 in sports business and still climbing

May 18, 2026 | Patrick Talty and Mel Raines

Sports drive economic development, strengthen downtowns, attract talent, inspire young people and bring communities together.

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Aaron Baute: Greater Lafayette is seizing the semiconductor opportunity

May 15, 2026 | Aaron Baute

At Ivy Tech Community College’s Lafayette campus, we are focused on preparing students for the rapidly evolving career opportunities of the 21st century and setting them up for long-term success.

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Cynthia Cardona and Chelsea Haring-Cozzi: Rewriting the story on street homelessness in Indianapolis

May 15, 2026 | Cynthia Cardona and Chelsea Haring-Cozzi

Stable housing is one of the most powerful drivers of health. By removing the instability of life on the streets, the Streets to Home Indy initiative creates conditions for better physical and mental health from day one.

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Rob Gerbitz: How great urban neighborhoods actually get built

May 8, 2026 | Rob Gerbitz

At Bottleworks District and across our work in Indianapolis, we are focused on building environments that work economically, socially and for decades to come.

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Joe Maloney: Banning common gambling wager types is a foolish bet

May 8, 2026 | Joe Maloney

Policymakers should pause and consider a critical question: Will narrowing the legal product truly enhance integrity — or will it undermine it?

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Matt Whiteside: Want innovation? Focus on the soil where it can be planted.

May 1, 2026 | Matthew Whiteside

Innovation is the byproduct of a free, capitalist society. Said differently, a free, capitalist society naturally incentivizes people to innovate because they receive the potential upside of their efforts.

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Jennifer Bartenbach: Defining roles for public, private and nonprofit sectors

May 1, 2026 | Jennifer Bartenbach

So what would a clear division of labor look like? Generally, it would mean each sector being rightsized for the challenges it is best positioned to address.

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