Deborah Daniels: What happened to home rule in our government?
Whatever one’s doubts about the likely benefits of these projects, the question is whether state government should interfere in local government decision-making.
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Karen Celestino-Horseman: Indiana should say ‘no’ to puppy mills
The regulations regarding puppy mills are few, and enforcement is lacking.
Rep. Ed DeLaney: Can our Legislature do 2 things at once? Maybe.
Interesting work and solid compensation should be the goal for all our young people.
George Gemelas: Indiana’s red-state approach to the clean economy
Especially given this early momentum, Indiana should not be afraid to continue paving our own path on climate and sustainability.
Dana Black: Nikki Haley’s ignorance can’t be overlooked
Many in our country want to believe the period of enslavement of Africans should be considered the beginning and end of U.S. racism.
Pierre Atlas: Face it: Black history is American history
There are groups and individuals who benefit from sowing division and thus do it intentionally.
Curt Smith: Culture has turned hostile to the faith community
It seems the backwaters of Indiana policymaking are fine when profits are being generated.
Claire Fiddian-Green: Study: Standardized tests are useful in admissions
The evidence suggests that standardized tests like the SAT offer a more complete view of a student’s likelihood of excelling in college.
Marshawn Wolley: Rewriting code’s language is counterproductive
The elimination of minority from a statute that is ostensibly focused on diversity and inclusion seems more than odd—it seems unnecessary and counterproductive.
Wendy Dant Chesser: Indiana should support ‘right to start’ efforts
While overall our climate favors entrepreneurs, Hoosier legislators and executives can do more to foster successful entrepreneurial ambitions.
Rep. Jake Teshka: Free markets drive tech economy, not intervention
Market mechanisms encourage competition, support innovation and keep even the largest firms accountable to their customers.
David Van Gilder: Public policy should protect all, not just business
This is too high a price for promoting a handful of untested business ‘innovators.’
Whitley Yates: What are capital expenditures and why do they matter?
Let’s dig into the numbers: In 2022, Indiana’s CapEx skyrocketed by 155%, hitting a massive $22 billion.
Dana Black: Watch HB 1291, other legislation closely this year
It is obvious that this language is designed to prevent transgender and non-binary humans from exercising their basic rights.
Marshawn Wolley: Bill would destroy supplier diversity in Indiana
This bill wasn’t designed to help the Black business community. It was designed to be efficient.
Dr. Richard Feldman: To prevent serious illness, get updated vaccines
These diseases account for tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths yearly.
Jennifer Wagner Chartier: Retirements, resignations offer fresh perspectives
There is a certain level of machine-like consistency that accompanies longevity.
Jim Shella: Survey: The public wants to legalize marijuana
Lawmakers always face the dilemma of voting what they believe versus voting what the public wants.
Deborah Daniels: Trump’s cases will hurt high court’s reputation
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, the public’s respect for the court has significantly diminished.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: Let’s remember Todd Rokita’s famous last words
Rokita is in trouble, again, for guess what? I’ll take ‘running off at the mouth’ for $500, Mr. Trebek.