Rep. Jeff Thompson: Property tax reform will bring Hoosiers lasting relief
Through a combination of credits and reforms, homeowners will save more than $1.3 billion in property taxes over the next three years.
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Sue Ellspermann and Sudip Parikh: Indiana is key to boosting the science, tech workforce
Federal funding for science and technology is critical, but continuing America’s global science and technology leadership will not happen solely due to decisions made in Washington.
Tim George: Find your theme with nonprofit volunteer engagement
Business professionals play a crucial role with nonprofit organizations by providing resources, expertise and focus—essential for helping Indy thrive.
Kerry Prather: Cultivating leaders for Indiana’s future–one grad at a time
Colleges and universities across the country have a responsibility to help students connect their education to meaningful action.
Emily Williams: Indiana knows the economic power of energy readiness
The growth of data centers, advanced manufacturing and defense-critical industries means the need for energy isn’t just coming—it’s already here. That power must come from somewhere.
Mary McConnell: Philanthropy must step up for arts and humanities
A great deal of funding for the arts and humanities has suddenly evaporated, and unless donors fill the void, a lot of meaningful experiences will evaporate, as well.
Justin Phillips: Next step in saving lives is training on naloxone use
Naloxone training is about more than just emergency response. It’s a tool for changing culture, teaching compassion and reducing stigma and building bridges to recovery.
Nate Kaufman: Let’s fix what’s broken—not break what still works
Hospitals are not driving the cost crisis—they’re holding the line in a system where other parts of the infrastructure have been allowed to fail.
Jeff Smulyan: Supporting paid leave is a smart business investment
We can’t claim to be a business-friendly state if we don’t run through a few more walls to support the hardworking families who make our businesses succeed.
Rick Van Kooten and Joe Lovejoy: How higher ed can ensure our state’s economic prosperity
Notably, among 25- to 34-year-olds, the average net worth of those with a bachelor’s degree is about $120,000, compared with just $31,000 for those with only a high school diploma.
Lauren Murfree and Zia Saylor: State can do more to help with unexpected job loss
Large-scale job losses depress economies, make workers more likely to undertake large moves and induce young people to reconsider career trajectories.
Sam Snideman: Employers must play a role in expanding child care
SEA 463 extends the state’s child care expenditure tax credit, which allows a business to claim a credit of up to 50% of qualified expenditures to help set up on-site or near-site child care facilities for the business’s employees.
Kevin Teasley: Ask the question—do you have experience?
Colleges and universities have demonstrated various levels of cooperation with Indiana’s high school community. Asking this simple question of high school students will encourage more collaboration.
Susan Brooks and Pete Yonkman: Goldsmith Prize will honor innovative local leadership
We are looking for today’s superstars—those communities across Indiana that are driving innovative changes to improve Hoosiers’ quality of life.
Todd Huston: Indiana’s fiscal responsibility leads to wins for Hoosiers
The pressures of a tight budget only strengthened our resolve to keep delivering fiscally responsible, pro-growth policies for our state and for Hoosiers.
Rick Straw: Advance ‘Made in America’ agenda with tax cuts
Rather than settle for short term wins, let’s push for lasting change. Modifying the tax code to better attract and retain investment closer to home is the best path forward.
Ryan Ritchie: Indiana must seize moment to lead in national defense
Indiana’s leaders must bolster engagement with members of Congress, Pentagon officials and the White House to ensure Indiana’s installations are front and center in national defense realignment conversations.
Roy Ward: Indiana’s youth athletes need better warmup education
Our travel sports culture prioritizes game time over preparation.
Dan Boritt: Don’t sell our American heritage. Keep federal lands
Federal lands play a crucial role in conservation and biodiversity. They provide habitats for countless species.
F. Brooke Dunn: P3 agreements must be clear to be effective
By leveraging private capital and expertise, governments can accelerate the development of infrastructure and delivery of services without shouldering the full financial burden upfront.