Mark Fisher: Rental caps would limit opportunities for homeowners
Overruling private property rights with arbitrary caps on rental properties won’t help Fishers continue to grow.
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Todd Young and Matt Pottinger: Funding R&D at universities is vital to national security
Our policymakers should lock arms with the science-and-technology dreamers and doers across the country—from Silicon Valley to the Silicon Prairie.
Milena Djurakov: Help lower prescription drug costs—not raise them
While we all know the costs of prescription medications are sky-high and lawmakers’ efforts to lower prices are well-intentioned, SB 140 will result in higher health care costs for Hoosiers.
Stephen Luce: Indiana must address shortage of mental health beds
Without swift and decisive action, more Hoosiers struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders will not receive the treatment they desperately need and end up behind bars.
George Strobel II: Tax policy changes would put private investment at risk
Tax-equity-backed investments have expanded Indiana’s energy capacity by 185 megawatts, ensuring grid reliability and supporting lower electricity costs for businesses and residents.
Stephanie Sponsel: Braun proposal could be good for female entrepreneurs
House Bill 1172, which proposes establishing an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, could provide targeted support to the kinds of businesses that drive much of Indiana’s economy.
David Ober: Reforming, not limiting, prior authorization is way to go
Prior authorization serves an important purpose. It is one of the few tools to keep health care costs in check, ensuring that treatments are medically necessary and cost-effective.
Robert Grand: Support Hoosier students by securing Frank O’Bannon grants
Now is the time to ensure that our students are not harmed by cuts and are allowed access to higher education that allows them to pursue their dreams.
Paul Peaper: Medicaid should work for aging Hoosiers, not big insurance
Hoosiers need access to affordable and cost-effective services, providers need timely payment for services rendered and consumers should have a choice in their health care.
Darren Covington: Saving Indiana pharmacies is a win for patients
SB 140 would build upon the previous good work of Indiana lawmakers to further rein in the anticompetitive practices of pharmacy benefit managers.
Kyle Wiley: US energy dominance hinges on battery storage
America’s energy dominance depends on a balanced mix of gas, nuclear and renewables. However, a crucial missing component is large-scale battery storage.
Hannah Safford and Jake Higdon: Trump’s actions are killing manufacturing renaissance
Just as American manufacturing’s prospects were starting to burn brighter, Trump’s policies threaten to snuff them out.
Mark Clinkenbeard, Chris Switzer and Mike Morris: Ivy Tech expansion is key to workforce, economic future
Local businesses depend on Ivy Tech to produce skilled workers, and this investment will ensure that employers—from hospitals and police departments to manufacturers and logistics companies—have access to the talent they need to stay competitive.
Danielle McGrath: Nuclear is smart option for state’s energy needs
We have strong leaders at the helm who are focused on harnessing Indiana’s energy potential. As the energy industry, we are here to support it.
Kymyona Burk: How Indiana became a leader in early literacy policy
Alabama, Indiana and South Carolina have built a better foundation for students to learn how to read than most of the country. But this extraordinary feat didn’t happen overnight.
E.L. ‘Mick’ McDaniel: How clean-energy tax credits fuel jobs and innovation
Over the past five years, the solar industry has experienced a manufacturing boom, with new factories being announced almost daily.
Rep. Greg Porter: Let’s make non-opioid alternatives available to Hoosiers
The opioid epidemic has already cost us too many lives, and by adopting HB 1358, we can give health care providers more tools to treat pain without relying on opioids.
Caitlin Krouse: Paid family leave is prescription for a healthier Indiana
Paid leave helps balance work and caregiving responsibilities without sacrificing one for the other.
Tamara Winfrey-Harris: We can build a better future for Hoosier women
Women in our community are vulnerable. Women in central Indiana are wrangling with systemic challenges that will not let them reach their full potential. But change is possible, and the power lies in our hands.
Jasmin Shaheed-Young: Beyond polarization—putting kids at center of education
What we’re really talking about is a system that needs to work for all kids—no matter their background, their neighborhood or their school type. And right now, that’s not happening.