Star Parker: Lessons from the welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota
Fraud and big government go hand in hand.
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Sen. Aaron Freeman: Downtown casino would benefit from existing tourism
It would bring in people from the entire nation who visit Indianapolis for leisure and business.
Sen. Justin Busch: Now is the time to bring a casino to Fort Wayne
Analysis shows that it provides the greatest net benefit to the state without jeopardizing existing casino revenues.
Niki Kelly: Utility-cost push is worthy (but incomplete) approach
Most of the bill doesn’t do anything to reduce or control your gas and electric bills.
Nathan Gotsch: Hoosiers feel alienated from major political parties
Voters are also unhappy with the choices they see on the ballot.
Melissa Vance and Brad VanVleet: Wayne County casino could create compounded growth
This is an area with limited gaming options and untapped demand.
Lindsay Shipps Haake: Diverse Hoosiers of faith find common focus: Justice
Indiana Faith Voices for Justice affirms democracy rather than theocracy.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: The differences between traditional police and ICE
President Trump has militarized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Jim Shella: Cignetti shows leadership traits with political savvy
For worst politician of the year, I nominate Gov. Mike Braun.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Election participation needs an IU-like turnaround
IU’s success is a lesson in un-sticking a stuck narrative.
George Gemelas: For America’s 250th, young people just might opt out
Even a dysfunctional family can come together for a celebration, if handled with care.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Correcting the record on hormone replacement therapy
The earlier study included relatively few women in their late 40s and early 50s.
Curt Smith: Giving families more votes would refocus public policy
A different set of issues would rise to the top of the political priority list.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Small grants can help make nonprofits more nimble
Some of the most meaningful impact comes from meeting urgent needs with responsiveness.
Bill Taft: Can communities benefit from data centers?
Let’s use this as an opportunity to improve our neighborhoods and towns.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Data centers could help tax-strapped local governments
What they need is enough assessed value so rates can stay reasonable.
Brad Rateike: Indy rife with exquisite culinary, musical experiences
Being metaphorically fat and happy is, frankly, underrated.
Deborah Daniels: Can combat-trained agents effectively de-escalate?
We have been warned about the danger of this cultural change.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Forget ‘fatigue’: COVID vaccine is safe and effective
There are potential long-term, life-changing consequences from COVID.
Brad Rateike: Movies play key role in a feel-good Christmas
I hope we can all agree on one important point: “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie.