Andrew Kossack: The Midwest can be next arsenal of American defense
Regions that can combine engineering talent, testing infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and supply chain access will shape the future of defense production.
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Dr. Patrick McGill: Writing a prescription for affordable, effective health care
Transformational thinking can successfully address Indiana’s health care challenges, but the burden can no longer be placed solely on the shoulders of those delivering the care.
Scott Feller and Aman Brar: Critical thinking, leadership keys to AI job uncertainty
The professionals who can frame the right questions, exercise creativity and judgment in ambiguous situations, and communicate effectively across teams are more valuable, not less.
Michelle Shelburne: Homelessness solutions must address range of need
Lawmakers should support resources along the spectrum of need: from security deposit assistance to initiatives like Streets to Home Indy all the way up to relationship-based, intensive supportive housing with around-the-clock staffing.
David Dowell: Indiana can lead next American manufacturing renaissance
If we want more advanced manufacturing in the U.S., we must make it easier for companies to scale right here at home.
John Lechleiter: Provide internships and fuel Indiana’s future workforce
Creating opportunities for internships is an essential component of preparing Indiana students for the world of work as well as increasing the chances that we retain these individuals in our state post-graduation.
Mike Miller: Don’t balance waiver budgets on caregivers’ backs
The tragedy is that the waiver program’s stated purpose is to help people live in the community and avoid institutionalization. Policies that destabilize caregiving do the opposite.
Brandon Brown: Indianapolis schools move from crisis to opportunity
While hard decisions remain for IPS, HEA 1423 creates the opportunity for a restructured school system, acknowledging that the status quo was no longer acceptable.
Brent Yeagy: Unfair trade: An Indiana manufacturer’s call to action
The historic rise in underpriced imports poses a significant risk to both U.S. economic and national security.
Amanda L. Bonilla: Workers lost to caregiving is drag on state economy
When experienced professionals leave mid-career, businesses lose institutional knowledge, client relationships and leadership continuity.
Tyler Warman: Thoughtful township reform will enhance accountability
The best path forward is pragmatic: preserve what works and improve what does not.
Brad Boswell: Building for families: How HB 1001 impacts Marion County schools
Frequent student movement has measurable consequences for schools. Midyear enrollment changes affect class sizes, staffing assignments, transportation routes and per-pupil funding calculations.
Scott B. Tittle: More hospital services at risk if state ignores the real data
Protecting access to care requires accurate data, sound policy and a willingness to confront the financial realities facing hospitals today.
Martin Pollio: Updating Ivy Tech’s statute matters for state’s workforce
Senate Bill 254 reflects extensive input from educators, employers and policymakers who understand Ivy Tech’s unique role in Indiana’s talent pipeline.
Dr. Anthony Bashall: Indiana should restore GLP-1 coverage for state employees
Despite GLP-1’s incredible impact on health, Indiana is choosing to penalize people with obesity and remove access to a very effective, evidence-based treatment that improves their health.
Voices from the Industry: What to know about Indiana’s new data protection law
For businesses operating in Indiana or serving Indiana residents, it is a good time to review your current privacy practices and prepare for compliance.
Katie Jenner: It’s time to end the social media experiment on kids
An entire generation of Hoosier children is bearing the weight of the largest unregulated experiment ever conducted on young minds, and the discussion our state is having today on this issue is long overdue.
Trish Demeter: Lawmakers can encourage advanced power production
It is tough to build new energy projects because businesses view the state’s permitting system as a huge risk. They face patchwork regulations that vary from county to county, long delays in processing applications and arbitrary restrictions when they try to invest in Indiana’s critical energy supply.
Michelle Cirocco: An untapped talent pipeline is hiding behind prison walls
Second-chance hiring is often framed around rehabilitation and social responsibility. While important, that framing obscures the core business logic: In a tight labor market, artificial barriers to employment hurt companies more than candidates.
Ronak Shah: Opt-outs show facilities plan should be scrapped
The transportation plan is popular, simpler and has needed minimal amendment. Let’s give that a shot.