Visible progress in the city hides other troubles
Indianapolis still looks like a city with momentum, despite the dismal economy. But appearances can be deceiving.
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Embracing risk key to economic revival
A strong economy requires risk-takers, and it is the bold and brash who will seize opportunities as the economy rebounds.
System meltdown at the Statehouse
Lawmakers sometimes do their best work right after an election, when they have a fresh victory in hand and can think beyond
their political self-interest. Not this time.
CIB’s deficit is a state problem, not a local one
Casting the CIB’s deficit as an Indianapolis problem is simplistic and inaccurate because it overlooks the millions of dollars in state tax revenue generated by those venues and an endless list of vendors that do business with them.
Doctors should adapt to ratings
Rating doctors via online services helps consumers make better health care decisions.
Pension merger raises questions
We’re generally supportive of a plan to merge the state’s two largest public pensions in an effort to save money, but it’s
hard to know exactly what to think considering the lack of detailed information available about the performance of the funds.
Township offices have to go
Leaders on both sides of the aisle have called for streamlining township government, and it’s time to demand that our legislators
make those changes.
CIB can’t count on mall funders
If the Capital Improvement Board comes, hat in hand, looking for help, we trust the investing companies will carefully weigh the benefits they’ve derived from the city and its thriving downtown before delivering an answer.
Residency restriction for liquor distributors should go
It’s time for Indiana to get rid of a law that limits liquor distribution to in-state companies.
CIB failure isn’t an option
Creativity and transparency are required to fix the Capital Improvement Board’s financial woes.
Unigov 2.0 isn’t just about savings
Saving money may be the bottom-line reason for reforming local government, but that’s only one of the benefits.
Sports vision ripe for renewal
If the city is serious about continuing to use amateur athletics as an economic tool, more collaboration among the university,
city leaders and sports organizations is clearly needed.
Universities need to rein in tuition
Unfortunately, there’s a major stumbling block to education beyond high school — too many people in the state simply
can’t afford it.
Give to nonprofits this holiday season
Scan our Holiday Wish List on page 34 to see if you have what local not-for-profits want this holiday season.
Transit isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment
The Metropolitan Development Commission gave Indianapolis area transportation planners the green light Nov. 12 to do an expedited
study that would show locations, cost and potential ridership for mass transit routes region-wide.
Time to snuff out public smoking
The Indiana General Assembly should pass a bill into law that bans smoking in public places.
Election of president, governor signals Hoosiers desire changes
Indiana’s blue vote for president-elect Barack Obama on Election Day was a sign that Hoosiers are ready for change. So was
the state’s red vote to keep incumbent Gov. Mitch Daniels in office. In this case, the status quo means more change. Daniels
has been making gutsy and sometimes unpopular moves since taking office four years ago. He ran on a promise to keep shaking
things up.
Assessor consolidation is a must
We have a long-standing policy of not endorsing political candidates, but there’s no such policy where ballot initiatives
are concerned. So we urge our readers to vote "yes" on assessor consolidation.