MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: The lesson plan doesn’t need bullet points
You’d think that being made a mockery of on a global scale would convince the Legislature to outlaw this ridiculous practice. But then you’d be underestimating our Legislature.
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MICKEY MAURER: Check out my advice, for whatever it’s worth
To atone for my naughty April Fool’s Day behavior, I’ll share some good clean employment tips given in all sincerity from years past.
GREG MORRIS: Lunar-landing anniversary highlights Hoosier strength
Indiana is home to an impressive collection of aerospace industry assets.
NATE FELTMAN: Debt could snuff out ‘American Tailwind’
Our standard of living has sailed upward for decades, but excessive spending will bring us down to earth.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Government by the people?
No one from the public got a chance to directly and publicly tell lawmakers whether the newest hate crimes wording makes them feel more welcome and safer in Indiana.
Greg Morris: Teachers’ Treasures helps teachers help kids
Better teachers produce better-educated kids, and that means we have a better, more-productive workforce here in central Indiana. These dedicated teachers deserve our continued support.
GREG MORRIS: How an office move can help reignite a company
An efficient, modern space is already paying off for IBJ Media and its employees.
Nate Feltman: New ‘Impact’ section focuses on role of business in community
A new section—titled “Impact Indiana, the intersection of business and community”—makes its debut in this week’s IBJ and will focus on the role businesses and their leaders play in public-policy advocacy, volunteerism and neighborhood development.
GREG MORRIS: 12- and 13-year-olds can belong in adult court
Certain crimes cry out for more severe punishments than juvenile cases allow.
NATE FELTMAN: Indiana: Flyover state or freedom state?
Our way of life, and government, breeds success, contrary to what the elites would have you think.
GREG MORRIS: Agbiosciences innovation helps drive state economy
AgriNovus working to help Indiana capitalize on natural strengths.
MICKEY MAURER: Pence isn’t as bad as enemies suggest
Some of his positions are indefensible, but bad judgment doesn’t make him evil.
GREG MORRIS: Leon Mordoh lived an inspiring life
He was successful in business but truly excelled in building uplifting relationships.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Richard Lugar, everything Trump is not
The morning after Trump’s speech, I asked Lugar if he felt the world is, still, safer. Ever the diplomat, he said yes, citing our strong military. But he also spoke of the threat growing on Trump’s watch of another arms race.
Nate Feltman: Rudderless Congress is failing America
As a business owner, you have many responsibilities to meet to ensure your business continues to operate. Among the most basic is paying your employees on a timely basis. Fail to meet the basics and you will be out of business. Seems like common sense, right? Well, common sense goes out the window when it […]
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Pregnant, young and alone? Tough luck in Indiana
At 16, Indiana law considers a girl old enough to consent to sex, but not old enough until she is 18 to consent to medical care for its consequences.
GREG MORRIS: Indy Bar leadership worth celebrating
The team even went to bat for furloughed federal workers by donating legal advice.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Paid family leave insurance? Yes, please
A proposal by a Democratic lawmaker to create a voluntary paid-family leave insurance program has a Republican co-sponsor this year—and maybe a chance to become law.
MICKEY MAURER: Political party ‘polls’ insult our intelligence
Where are the leaders who put country ahead of Republican or Democratic talking points?
GREG MORRIS: Legislature goes after public notice—again
Eliminating information in print makes it too easy for governments to hide.