AMY CORNELL: It’s time to bring NAFTA into the 21st century
Canada and Mexico rank as the top three agricultural export markets for 37 states, including Indiana.
Viewpoint
Articles
CONNIE LAWSON: Going local to transform how Indiana does business
INBiz allows business owners to register and manage their business online by interacting with multiple state agencies.
HAGGERTY: Indiana is giving ex-offenders a second chance
In Indiana, both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have acknowledged one of the key barriers to re-entry for those who have served time: finding a job.
OHRVALL: Businesses that aren’t agile risk being left behind
A team’s agility will determine its level of preparedness for whatever challenge awaits. If adjustments can’t be made quickly, it’s only a matter of time until you’re on the outside looking in.
CROWTHER: Tax reform is opportunity for sustainable investment
Recently, the Indianapolis Prize announced six finalists for 2018. They represent the conservation world’s elite, and the unique aspect of the prize is that it recognizes and rewards their success, rather than mere effort and good intentions.
COOK and CULP: State moves needle (back and forth) on perception issues
The cost of doing business is supremely important to economic development. But so is promoting a social culture that appeals to the talent required to make these businesses operate.
WHITE: What the ‘New Urban Agenda’ means for Indianapolis
The New Urban Agenda outlines 17 key commitments, among them providing basic services to all citizens; fair and equal access to housing; support for cleaner cities; improved connectivity and support for innovative and green initiatives; and safe, accessible and green public spaces.
SHUR: Law keeps short-term rentals from going underground
Short-term rentals are opening up the state to a new slice of prospective tourists, catering to travelers who, for any number of reasons, might be less inclined or simply unwilling to stay in hotels.
GUY & MARCUS: Where you stand determines if you sit
Not providing seats denies jobs to how many thousands? What portion of those on disability payments are out of the workforce because employers fail to provide opportunities to sit on the job? We do not know.
SINGELL: Deconstructing the myth of the English major
Some might not realize the liberal arts encompass most of the STEM disciplines and provide unparalleled preparation for professional graduate school.
NEFF: What drives an investor to invest in a startup?
Like any venture capitalist, I will tell you that two-thirds of investments generally fail; it’s the one-third you expect to be blockbusters that will carry the economics.
MANZO: Construction wage repeal hasn’t delivered as promised
New research from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and Colorado State University economist Kevin Duncan has found that repeal of Indiana’s prevailing wage law has not only shrunk wages and increased income inequality, it has failed to make construction projects any cheaper.
GIGERICH: It’s time to go big or go home on talent development
Several key objectives are required to prepare the state’s talent pool for high-demand jobs being created in Indiana.
DORSON: Sometimes the mentor becomes the mentee
In a world full of discord, I find hope and reassurance with my students. They are hard-working, committed and—maybe most important—thoughtful.
RUSSOMANNO: Autonomous autos mean safer streets, stronger economy
With vehicle automation a transformative trend in transportation, it’s important that Indiana be a crossroads of research and development.
JAY & McCABE: Indiana’s plan for spending VW money falls short
Indiana should prioritize projects where diesel emissions are high and population is dense or particularly vulnerable.
TEKOLSTE: Teacher shortage is a civil rights issue
Our legislators must act urgently and purposefully to provide incentives for high-performing individuals to become teachers and to stay in low-income urban and rural schools.
SASSO & SASSO: It’s not about mental illness
To challenge acrimonious language and call out vindictive behavior is not partisan; it is patriotic.
FELTMAN: First of a three-part letter to Jeff Bezos
Bbased on our history and trajectory, it’s a pretty good bet that Indiana will continue on the path of good and innovative government, allowing your company to operate more efficiently here, thus allowing you to hire more talented colleagues and make more investments in your company.
BOSTIC: Using AI to combat opioid abuse
Indiana is extremely progressive in its response to the opioid epidemic, pursuing a data-driven approach coupled with tactical steps to broaden access to treatment centers.