MORRIS: Shepard’s legacy is open government
I was pleased when the Hoosier State Press Association recently honored Shepard with a Frank O’Bannon Sunshine Award for his support of open government. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient.
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MAURER: ‘Three score and ten’ but not the end
This is the year we will hit that biblical wall. Psalm 90:10 had all of a sudden become relevant. It’s time to plan for the end game.
MORRIS: Being in the Super Bowl moment
Now that there’s time to take a breath, I want to share some personal experiences from Super Bowl-related activities the past few weeks.
MAURER: Religion does not make the candidate
Kennedy believed in an America where the separation of church and state was absolute.
MORRIS: I have fond memories of Super Bowl XLI
As Indianapolis welcomes the world for Super Bowl XLVI, I find myself thinking back to Feb. 4, 2007, when the Colts beat the Chicago Bears to win Super Bowl XLI.
MAURER: Daniels could have rested on laurels
The governor did not need to take on right-to-work to leave a legacy of success.
MORRIS: Daniels succeeds the right way
As I watched Gov. Daniels’ final State of the State speech last week, I was reminded just how lucky we’ve been to have his leadership the past seven years.
MAURER: 2011 marked by generosity, ignorance
The Indiana Legislature unleashed the serpent of prejudice and hatred that may send Indiana reeling economically, socially and morally.
MORRIS: What to expect from IBJ in 2012
I’ve been reviewing IBJ’s offerings for 2012, and I’m excited to share some of them with you.
MAURER: Have some year-end downtime? Exercise your brain
As is the custom for the last column of the year, I present to you a puzzle.
MORRIS: From politics to hoops, my 2012 wish list
As another year comes to a close, I’m going through my customary reflection of accomplishments for the past 12 months and prioritizing goals for the upcoming year.
MAURER: McKinney name and gift enhance our lives
A top-tier law school in the city of Indianapolis not only will enhance an honorable profession, but also will provide a fine legal education—a sound foundation for any career.
MORRIS: Discover great voices you might not have heard
Have you taken in a performance by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir recently? If the answer is yes, you know why I’m enthused. If no, then I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read further. My goal is to encourage you to discover this gem of our arts community for yourself.
MAURER: ‘Mayor, read the smoke signals’
One bar visit—one whiff of ammonia, benzene, arsenic, lead, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde—will send visitors home coughing and commenting about the Indy time warp.
MORRIS: Feeling (mostly) thankful this year
I’m feeling very thankful that I have the opportunity to work alongside such wonderful people. Many CEOs feel the same way.
MAURER: Ideas worth testing when risk is nil
Most economic development programs are crafted in such a way that no benefits are paid unless promises are kept.
MORRIS: Are you paying attention to election season?
The problem with the Indianapolis mayoral campaign and most others is, by the time the election gets here, after all the negative commercials and nasty exchanges, we are so disgusted with the whole process, we don’t care who wins.
MAURER: A puzzle by and for Mensa members
Match wits with Mensa by solving this crossword puzzle.
MORRIS: Ending Saturday mail won’t fix things
The U.S. Post Office is exploring ways to cut its massive operating losses.
MAURER: Read and heed ‘Keeping the Republic’
I recommend Mitch Daniels’ new book, which George F. Will referred to in the foreword as “conservatism for grown-ups.”