We’re going to take a little liberty here today, and instead of using this spot to talk about something outside IBJ, we’re going to use it to celebrate the staff in the newsroom.
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There’s no doubt the company has been among Indiana’s greatest innovators, employing tens of thousands of Hoosiers and contributing significantly to our state’s economy.
Internally, we are talking about the need — even in hyper-competitive situations — to slow down a beat and be more deliberate about what we’re doing.
On Wednesday, AAA reported the average price per gallon in Indiana as $4.755, nearly 22 cents higher than the national average.
We like the approach. While there’s no doubt AI is causing disruption in many industries and in employment, we still believe AI will create new jobs and new markets.
Following the collapse of a development deal between TWG and the city, we’re not sure it makes sense to seek another round of ideas from developers without deeper research into what’s possible.
These are players and a team with the potential to have huge community impact not just this summer but in the years ahead. And that wasn’t certain just a week or two ago and especially not a month or two ago.
We’re interested in your big ideas — and what barriers would need to be summited to get there. Go to IBJ.com/ideas to share your thoughts. We are excited to see them.
Showing up for Final Four Friday or for the music festival or on Sunday for the non-Division I championships means you’re helping make a case to the NCAA and others that Indianapolis continues to be the best place to host a sports event.
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a group co-chaired by former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, released a white paper this week calling for a “six-figure limit for Social Security” as part of an effort to keep the social safety net alive.
It’s not clear if the new program will represent a big shift in how Indiana currently uses its tax credits. In the past few years, life sciences companies — including Eli Lilly and Co., Elanco Animal Health and others — have received state incentives to expand or retain jobs in Indiana.
We fear that a number of recent decisions — including this latest move by the state, last fall’s demolition of the crane bay and the city’s decision not to allow development at the former Diamond Chain property just across the river — make it unlikely the city will ever get serious about taking advantage of its riverfront.
Given that lawmakers in northeast Indiana seem divided about whether their constituents want a casino, it seems logical to let voters make that choice.
The legislation we expect Braun to sign into law only authorizes financing for and construction of a stadium. It doesn’t mandate it. It gives states and local authorities what they need to negotiate with the Bears.
Having states administer elections divides power among people and parties. It assures that not everyone who oversees voting comes from the same background or culture or religion or politician persuasion.
The state could find other ways to financially incentivize communities — which are already worried about the impact of tax changes on their revenue — to create more affordable housing.
This championship could simply be viewed as an exciting and even historic sports achievement. But we believe it’s more than that.
Let’s begin agreeing to disagree again. Let’s listen to one another. Let’s assume the best intentions of those around us.
The jail was over capacity by 48 people on Tuesday, with 33 Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, detainees.
We think there are ways to ensure the region is a net gainer from the endeavor.
We appreciate the positive attention on Indiana and its leaders. It’s worth noting that many Hoosiers see the issues the two editorial boards heralded as more complicated than those looking from the outside might assume. So do we.
