Jefferson Shreve: Five initiatives to jump-start change in Indianapolis
I’m sharing five initiatives we’ll advance immediately in January 2024.
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Mark Isenberg: Indiana takes overdue step toward retaining physicians health equity and economic development
We now have the potential solution to significantly improve health equity in the Hoosier state while also stimulating economic growth for the state and strengthening health care practices that call Indiana home.
Rep. Greg Porter: Extreme caution needed in debate about income tax
This proposal to eliminate the income tax altogether is not a way to help all Hoosiers—it’s a way to keep high-earning Hoosiers from having to pay their fair share in taxes.
Rep. Blake Johnson: Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana
A regulated cannabis industry would create jobs, generate tax revenue and expand investment opportunities.
Keira Amstutz and Chris Gahl: Exploring how humanities will shape our future
For a few days this month, Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities will host conversations aimed at helping the nation navigate the pressing issues of our day.
Melina Kennedy: Indiana needs more and better-supported entrepreneurs
State-by-state comparisons from the Kauffman Foundation, the nation’s leading institution focused on encouraging entrepreneurship, consistently rank Indiana in the bottom half of all states.
Polina Osherov: Answer call to action by Indiana’s creative economy
Creative Crossroads is a full-day summit centered on targeted dialogue aimed at Indiana’s key decisionmakers—those who shape policy, draft laws and allocate investment dollars to nurture our creative sectors.
Nate Feltman: Swiss apprenticeships are a model for Indiana
Nearly 70% of Swiss high school students are enrolled in a paid apprenticeship program starting at age 15 or 16. This experience develops important skills, such as time management, teamwork, problem solving, accountability and reliability.
Chris Price: Women are one answer to construction workforce shortages
With billions of dollars in projects in process or on drawing boards, it’s estimated that Indiana’s construction workforce alone will need to grow to 275,000 workers by 2026, up from about 164,000 now. We shouldn’t ignore half of our population as we seek to meet that need.
John Stehr: From TV studio to town hall—my run for mayor
When I started thinking about running for mayor in Zionsville, I asked a political friend if I should do it. He told me to define my “why” in 10 words, and if I couldn’t do it, I shouldn’t run. My 10 words: “I want the town we all love to do better.”
Bob Behning and Linda Rogers: IPS should capitalize on successful partnerships
We urge IPS and its governing body to reconsider their position on unused buildings and allow the buildings to be used to educate the community’s children.
Jenny Peters-Reece: Venues have obligation to welcome those with autism
Venues need to learn about, acquire and effectively deploy accommodations that will allow children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to enjoy full access.
Rep. Andre Carson: Welcoming immigrants is part of Hoosier hospitality
Without addressing labor shortages, our reliance on imported crops grows.
Cliff Chapman: Let’s clear the air by planting trees throughout Indiana
Our soils and meteorological conditions are nearly perfect for growing trees that absorb and lock in carbon.
Nate LaMar: A legacy of immigrant success from Iran to Israel to the US
At the age of only 18, Hezi Nezaria made a very dangerous aliyah (immigration journey to Israel), with his parents following later.
Mike Dodd: We must not fund our own destruction
The United States is funding numerous Chinese companies—many with ties to the Chinese Communist Party, known as the CCP, and the Chinese military.
Jim Merritt: Focus on expanding broadband, health care access
Anything that delays or limits deployment also delays or limits health care access and is inappropriate for Indiana.
Kate Willard: Trans-Atlantic partnerships key to joint prosperity
Everywhere I’ve been—from the University of Notre Dame to White River State Park to Victory Field—I’ve found politicians, policy academics and businesspeople excited at the prospect of working together and helping both Indiana and the Thames Estuary.
Doneisha Posey: Why maintaining diversity in higher education matters
A diverse student body doesn’t just enrich campuses; it equips all students to thrive in a globalized world and contribute positively to the challenges of the 21st century.
Angela Thompson: Let nurse practitioners improve access to health care
Hoosiers are in desperate need of increased health care access. Indiana was a shocking 35th overall in the latest United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings, which cites a high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among state residents.