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When data centers make investments in Indiana, they’re committing to the communities where they operate for the long haul. This means consistent, high-paying jobs — many of which don’t require a traditional four-year degree.
Regions that can combine engineering talent, testing infrastructure, manufacturing capacity and supply chain access will shape the future of defense production.
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.
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.
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.
If we want more advanced manufacturing in the U.S., we must make it easier for companies to scale right here at home.
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.
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.
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.
The historic rise in underpriced imports poses a significant risk to both U.S. economic and national security.
When experienced professionals leave mid-career, businesses lose institutional knowledge, client relationships and leadership continuity.
The best path forward is pragmatic: preserve what works and improve what does not.
Frequent student movement has measurable consequences for schools. Midyear enrollment changes affect class sizes, staffing assignments, transportation routes and per-pupil funding calculations.
Protecting access to care requires accurate data, sound policy and a willingness to confront the financial realities facing hospitals today.
Senate Bill 254 reflects extensive input from educators, employers and policymakers who understand Ivy Tech’s unique role in Indiana’s talent pipeline.
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.
For businesses operating in Indiana or serving Indiana residents, it is a good time to review your current privacy practices and prepare for compliance.
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.
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.
