James Bopp Jr.: Gary’s 24 years of abuse of the legal system must end
If Indiana courts had correctly applied the law in 2005, this case would have been dismissed.
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Julie Goodman: Economic district is essential to growing creative economy
The EED pilot and passage has provided an immediate boost to arts and culture participation.
Scott Fadness: How CIRDA is driving key initiatives in central Indiana
Our time to put our foot on the gas pedal is now, as our region has fallen behind others. Through our collective work, we must move more quickly and boldly than ever before, and most important, we must convince the residents we serve that this region deserves and is capable of aspirations.
Lacy Johnson: Newfields’ path forward can be found within its walls
The recent controversy around Newfields, one of Indianapolis’ most treasured cultural institutions, exemplifies just how deeply we care.
Tony Knoble: Repeal of EED would threaten downtown’s progress
The EED will ensure that needed services continue by providing an ongoing source of funding to support the Mile Square.
Kory Wood: A vote for House Bill 1199 is a vote for downtown equity
This intervention by the General Assembly is a step toward ensuring property owners and businesses within the Mile Square are not subject to arbitrary and unlimited taxation.
Cliff Chapman: More trees and less carbon to fight climate change
Protecting and enhancing Indiana’s forested land fights climate change. That’s why we advocate so strongly for protecting existing forests and expanding them wherever possible.
Anna Gremling: Let’s make traffic death ‘accidents’ a thing of the past
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Committee in August adopted the 2022 Vision Zero Resolution, which states that the only acceptable level of traffic deaths or serious injuries on our roadways is zero.
Stephen Goldsmith: Mall project is opportunity for downtown’s new start
The recent announcement by the city of Indianapolis and the equity owners of Circle Centre Mall that Hendricks Commercial Properties LLC, the developer of the successful Bottleworks District and Ironworks projects, will acquire and invest in the downtown mall is unequivocally good news.
Robert Shegog: Sustained investment needed for equity programs
The Recorder Media Group and the Minority Business Review’s Champions of Diversity Awards is an opportunity to celebrate those who go beyond rhetoric, taking measurable steps toward creating an inclusive business environment.
Curt Merlau: Indiana must address mental health crisis among students
It is incumbent upon us to step up and lead the charge in prioritizing our students’ emotional and psychological welfare as parents, business leaders and concerned citizens.
Katie Townsend: Helping journalists in Indiana fight to report the truth
The Reporters Committee is coming to Indiana at the urging of journalists who work here, especially members of the Hoosier State Press Association who want access to the kind of free legal services they need to overcome a culture of secrecy in state and local government.
David Rosenberg: Generational change requires bold vision, daring moves
The IEDC has faced its share of criticism. But as I reflect on these trials in the face of all that we’ve achieved, we are championing the future for all the right reasons.
Mark Williams: Let’s continue important conversation about creativity
We’re beginning a conversation that doesn’t assume that economics and creativity live in separate worlds. On the contrary, any successful businessperson will tell you that creativity is essential to success.
Brandon Brown and Patrick J. Wolf: With fiscal challenges ahead, invest in schools that excel
Public charter schools are a great investment. Across nine major cities, researchers found that charter schools produced more learning and higher predicted lifetime earnings than traditional public schools per education dollar spent.
Aaron Smith: State lawmakers should look to city halls for ideas
From Mount Vernon to Michigan City and Morocco to Monroeville, cities and towns are creating unique solutions to challenges we could all learn and benefit from. Let’s empower our communities to be the laboratories for the state and create positive change for all Hoosiers.
Ting Gootee: How Indiana leaders can focus on startup success
Capital isn’t everything to a VC ecosystem, but it is an important input to venture building and is an indicator of a robust innovation ecosystem.
Sean Mobley: Indiana’s time to get renewable energy right is now
As the world’s eyes turn to Dubai for climate leadership on the global stage, the real and hard work of meeting our state’s and nation’s energy needs will take place here at home.
Amy Waggoner: EED is needed to keep downtown Indy vibrant
We [at Salesforce] understand the unique challenges facing downtown urban centers like the Mile Square, including cleanliness and security.
Brian Bosma: Those who live, lease downtown will bear tax burden
The current approach of placing the sole responsibility of revitalizing downtown squarely on the shoulders of those already bearing the highest tax burden in the state is unfair and inequitable.