Ed Feigenbaum: Look for evolutionary, not revolutionary, changes under legislative leaders
Three of the four leaders are “legislative legacies” of sorts, raised with a respect for “the system” and a sense of public service and selflessness.
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Letter: Put policy to work to tackle skills gap
In early December the Indiana Manufacturers Association launched a regional manufacturing education initiative working with education partners so classes can be customized and available in the communities where jobs are waiting.
Gary Green: Older ex-offenders make better employees
The movement to put ex-cons to work should start with those who’ve had the time to truly change course.
Lauren Conaboy: Three ways elected leaders can change health care
Comprehensive care that addresses mental health is essential to helping patients, families and employers.
NATE FELTMAN: Infosys to Indiana, the real story
The personal touch weighed heavily in the Indian tech giant’s decision to invest here.
Editorial: ‘Thousand points of light’ still vital to confronting challenges
More than just brick-and-mortar projects, Eastern Star’s good work depends on the dedication of parishioners who are committed to making a difference one person at a time. The emphasis on interpersonal relations is a quality usually missing from big government programs.
Sherri Fella: Make fear, excitement your friends to help you grow
Every step is an opportunity to learn and to celebrate. It is an opportunity to fall and get back up again.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Don’t fall for the idea a recession is ‘overdue’
The claim that a recession is more likely in 2019 because there hasn’t been one in a while is an example of the gambler’s fallacy.
KIM: Take this non-forecast for 2019 to the bank
Not only is volatility normal, it is necessary for generating outstanding long-term returns.
BOHANON & CUROTT: State’s fiscal news offers something for everyone
The good news is that state tax revenue is on target to exceed expectations. The bad news is that mandated Medicaid expenditures are also on track to be above expectations.
HAHN: Health, wealth resolutions have much in common
behaviors gained to help live a healthier life can also be used to improve financial health.
MIKE LOPRESTI: A look back at a decade of sports ups and downs
From Butler’s Final Fours to other teams that hit bottom and seem headed back to the top.
Letter: Carbon emissions bill is breath of fresh air
It is such an elegant bill that it also adds millions of jobs and improves the economy at the same time.
Letter: More can be done to encourage cycling
We need more bike racks in secure, safe and lighted locations. Bike lockers would also be a great addition to help promote commuting in and out of downtown.
Michael LaFaive & Todd Nesbit: Hiking cigarette tax won’t help Hoosiers or state treasury
Consumers will take their spending across state lines.
SHEILA SUESS KENNEDY: Will the new year produce a new old party?
An essayist sees signs of hope that Republicans will return to their roots.
GREG MORRIS: A good goal for 2019—don’t be a jerk
Effective managers avoid off-putting behavior and show respect for their employees’ time.
Endowment’s cultural grants lead to great community ideas
Kudos to Lilly Endowment Inc. for the $49 million in grants it distributed last month to organizations for cultural projects that will likely spur additional development and impact the city for decades. The money came through a one-time program—Strengthening Indianapolis through Arts and Cultural Innovation—that the endowment established to foster community building in the city. Initially, […]
Maggie Phelps: Let’s become better-quality volunteers
People who volunteer consistently over time and commit long term are far more valuable to an organization than those who engage one time or on a short-term basis.
MICKEY MAURER: Identify these Hoosiers and crack the code
An end-of-year puzzle to keep you sharp as the calendar turns to 2019.