Editorial: Stripping access counselor’s authority harms public as well as press
The public access counselor’s goal is to make sure government is open to its constituents—the people who pay for it to exist and the people it’s set up to serve.
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Editorial: Retention isn’t ideal, but it’s a tool to attack reading problem
State data shows that nearly 1 in 5 third-graders doesn’t pass the state’s reading exam.
Editorial: Indianapolis, not the Statehouse, should decide Blue Line’s fate
We do not think it’s appropriate for the Legislature to override local decisions about the Blue Line and restrict IndyGo and the city from moving forward in the way it determines is best. We urge the Legislature to resist doing so.
Editorial: Amid the international spotlight, let’s celebrate what’s local, too
But we don’t only need to look globally to see the big impact of this NBA All-Star Weekend. Locally, we appreciate the work that has been done by the arts community and its supporters to create a celebratory atmosphere and showcase the work of established and emerging creatives, many of them people of color.
Editorial: GOP governor candidates need to move beyond federal issues
Our hope is that voters, journalists and debate moderators will all do more in the coming weeks to push the candidates to have robust discussions on economic development policy and other key issues that will determine the economic trajectory of our state.
Editorial: Planners behind All-Star events created an all-state celebration
The NBA, Pacers Sports & Entertainment and their civic partners all are to be commended for helping to give many Hoosiers a chance to be part of the action.
Editorial: In-depth study needed to know why students opt out of college
Moving more students toward college and training might mean a serious rethinking of the entire higher education system. And Indiana’s elected officials and education leaders must be prepared to act if that’s the case.
Editorial: A public hearing on downtown tax is too little and much too late
While it’s true that the tax deserved a public airing, the time to account for the behind-closed-doors shenanigans was last year when the movement was afoot to slip the taxing mechanism into the state budget.
Editorial: State push for recreational trails is a smart way to boost economy
The development of trails plays perfectly into the governor’s vision to create appealing communities that will attract talented employees and encourage companies to locate and grow in Indiana.
Editorial: Circle Centre redevelopment promises to transform downtown
The Hogsett administration, the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the mall owners and Hendricks Commercial Properties are all to be commended for putting the mall properties on a better path.
Editorial: Legislature needs to lead to solve state’s literacy crisis
This crisis requires an all-hands-on-deck approach that tries as many potential solutions as possible to see which one will move the needle.
Editorial: This holiday season, your gift to charity is especially welcome
Choose something that is meaningful to you—then make a meaningful contribution. You can even donate in honor of someone else, which might make a perfect Christmas gift for that person who has everything.
Editorial: Let’s make sure downtown tax money is well spent
It is our hope the new board will hold a series of public meetings to hear from Mile Square property owners about what they think would be the best uses for the tax revenue.
Editorial: Make the holidays beautiful for a not-for-profit
If you represent an organization in need, please send us your most-wished-for items by Dec. 4 . And if you’re in a position to donate, please consult the list beginning with our Dec. 8 issue.
Editorial: Small Business Saturday is much more than a marketing gimmick
Wherever you live in central Indiana, there’s bound to be a Small Business Saturday event near you.
Editorial: Hogsett should lead from the front on downtown tax proposal
We’ll leave it up to the elected officials, with input from downtown property owners, to decide whether the downtown tax is a good idea. But we do wish the mayor would lead on this issue and either publicly advocate for the tax or oppose it.
Editorial: Hogsett must be stronger leader in 3rd term to push Indy forward
Indianapolis has some $9 billion in downtown development planned over the next several years, but it will take leadership to bring all those projects to fruition in a way that best benefits the city. Hogsett has shown some of that leadership in this past year—as he’s been pushed by Shreve—but we need to see more of it.
Editorial: Hail the return of the blue jackets
The city’s long relationship with the FFA convention is one to cherish.
Jim Merritt: IPS must reinvent itself to serve students, taxpayers
While IPS continues to serve fewer students in its direct-managed schools, the district’s property tax receipts have almost doubled over the past five years due to increasing tax rates and property values.
Editorial: Latest tech designation welcome but no guarantee of funding
Of course, our hope is that the Indiana consortium lands the full $70 million for biotech research and work.