Eric Holcomb: Indiana must—and has—stepped up to support Ukraine
Our efforts alone won’t be enough, but we will contribute. Indeed, the world must be clear in words and even more so in actions.
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Carolyn Andretti: Law will place burden on small businesses, but when?
The burdens the law places on these small businesses—and the loss of privacy of its owners—begs the question of whether it is worth the intended benefit.
Viewpoint: Indiana’s hospital systems stand committed to affordability
Without shedding an equal amount of light on every corner of the industries that play a role in health care costs, Hoosiers will always fall victim to cost shifting as the proverbial balloon gets squeezed. Giving businesses insight into how their premiums are set by insurance companies or how drug prices are set by pharmacy benefit managers is vital to building upon the momentum Indiana has created by being a leader in transparency.
Claire Fiddian-Green & Pat Creech: Addressing gaps in academic outcomes should start early
Indiana released a new set of reports late last month that represent a critical step toward helping close gaps in education outcomes.
Angela Thompson: Here’s one COVID-era change Indiana should continue
As we look forward to better days ahead, we urge our policymakers to permanently grant patients direct access to the high-quality care APRNs deliver. It’s a no-cost, no-delay solution to ensure Hoosiers affordable, accessible health care everywhere.
Juli Metzger: First Amendment is about more than journalism
Our rights, including the right to free speech, don’t exist if they’re not defended. And defending basic freedoms—even when a group besides our own is in the crosshairs—benefits everyone by making sure the protections of our basic rights remain strong.
David Audretsch: Mom-and-pop retail is now diverse, exciting, successful
It seems that, while shoppers and sellers have wholeheartedly embraced digital commerce, the demise of brick-and-mortar retail—to paraphrase Mark Twain—is highly exaggerated.
Michael McRobbie: Paper is key to safeguarding Indiana’s elections
In the end, nothing beat paper. The accuracy of paper ballots can be verified by voters. They cannot be manipulated by faulty software or hardware.
Dennis Trinkle: Indiana has what it takes to win talent race, but will it?
Hitting our marks will also require greater focus on inviting and supporting more women and people of color into the sector.
Sen. Todd Young: Record high inflation is hurting Hoosier families
A quick trip to the grocery store induces sticker shock. Filling up the car breaks the bank. With supply low and costs high, it is difficult to buy a home or even rent an apartment. Heating either one is more expensive than ever, too.
Michael Bryant: State should nix managed Medicaid for long-term care
This simply should not happen, for the sake of the more than 50,000 Hoosiers who rely on Indiana’s Medicaid program for long-term services and supports.
Jim Merritt: Fighting crime is boring and complex … read on
About all anyone can agree on is, we have a “broken system” that is failing Hoosiers. Some don’t trust it to keep violent criminals off the streets; others don’t trust it to treat people fairly if they are arrested.
Woodrow Wilcox: Simple steps can boost film, TV production in Indiana
It is more realistic to start with small incentives and changes to laws to help Indiana’s homegrown production people and companies.
Danny Lopez: Business must take steps to help close achievement gap
Indiana needs a collective moonshot moment on education to evolve to a truly employer-informed model.
Patrick McGrath: An open letter to a bill that threatens my education
By ignoring critical issues such as slavery or Native American removal or by remaining unbiased on issues surrounding the “isms,” we effectively create a future filled with individuals uninformed about the horrors of prejudice.
Scott Jones: Intel choice to put plant in Ohio good for Indiana, too
Indiana possesses all the ingredients to propel us toward a new economy. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and his economic development team have uniquely positioned our state with a progressive business and tax climate.
Alison Bell: What’s next for Indiana’s workforce? The growth of IT
Investing in accessible, affordable higher education programs that effectively upskill or retrain our workforce is a key driver of economic growth and workforce development. Education at any level is the foundation.
Wendy McNamara & Michael Crider: Bill offers opportunity to boost public safety, help kids
In Indiana, our attention has been too focused on low-risk youths, who would be better served through community-based programming, while kids who commit more serious offenses and pose a public safety risk are the ones we should prioritize.
Steve Schnur: Business can—and should—help with dire blood shortage
Our experience is that, when an organization rolls up its sleeves together to achieve a common goal, everyone wins.
Sarah Tekolste: Legislature could push teachers beyond tipping point
By requiring written parental consent for social-emotional learning, proposed legislation would create unnecessary barriers for some of the aspects of teaching that I love best, like helping my students set and achieve goals, process current events, and connect with one another