Una Osili: Too many people aren’t benefiting from market growth
Financial asset ownership among parents greatly influences the portfolio decisions of their adult children.
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Beverly Gard: End of one principled era in Senate, start of another
Since 1980, only two people have served as president pro tempore of the Senate: Bob Garton served from 1980-2006 and David Long served from 2006-2018.
Claire Fiddian-Green: We must do more to support teachers, help students
Schools should ensure that classroom assignments in every grade and for every student align with rigorous academic standards.
Bill Oesterle: We need more women directors—but not by mandate
I believe California’s law is structurally flawed, potentially counterproductive, and contributes to a large dangerous trend.
Kristen Cooper: California got it right on this one
The move not only begins to address long-term structural gender inequities, but it’s good for business.
KIM: Is cannabis stock frenzy a case of ‘reefer madness’?
Cannabis may be the wave of the future, but that doesn’t mean the stocks are a good investment.
Jalene Hahn: Selecting the appropriate investment rollercoaster
Risk tolerance, risk capacity and risk perception are the fundamental elements of your risk profile. The best way to construct your portfolio and ensure you can hang on for the whole ride is when you evaluate and discuss these risk elements individually and not as a composite assessment.
Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Sears just didn’t keep up; others should take note
Sears got started doing exactly what Amazon is doing now: offering low prices and home delivery. But the larger point is this: In free markets, firms have to serve customers better than their rivals.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Will the Pacers bring relief? A stroll through the home schedule
The Blue & Gold will be tested, but LeBron’s move to LA won’t hurt any feelings here.
Editorial: Circle must remain a showpiece but don’t overthink space
IBJ urges leaders from Downtown Indy and the city to continue looking for ways to better fund infrastructure improvements both on the Circle and its Meridian Street and Market Street spokes. That must be a funding priority.
GREG MORRIS: A continuing fight against food insecurity
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and IBJ partnered this month to share the urgency of hunger and its many side effects.
Letter: Nickel Plate plan ignores public will
Most people would support a trail that leaves the tracks intact. But they reject a vision of the right of way’s “destiny” that involves pop-up shops, drone zones and aromatic gardens.
Rebecca Buchan: Expand your workforce to include the deaf
Hiring a deaf person is inviting someone into your organization who carries a unique perspective on the world, and likely, to your company.
P.E. MacAllister: A centenarian’s take on the rebirth of Indianapolis
The story of our transformation has bipartisan authors, but growth was fueled by an outstanding succession of Republican leaders.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: How to successfully give constructive feedback
Effective feedback is imperative to helping a workplace thrive—whether by increasing and maintaining quality performance from employees, improving flaws, helping with new skills, or creating a growth mindset in employees.
URBAN DESIGN: Parking has outsized influence on downtown’s built environment
Do we want to be known as a lively urban place … or a place for parking?
MIKE LOPRESTI: At football juggernaut Pioneer, opponent touchdowns are rare
The average margin of victory this season is 63-3 at school that never kicks an extra point.
Curt Smith: Why we should raise ‘fees’ on tobacco use
Although there is no guarantee the projected $350 million it generates will all end up covering health care expenditures, hopefully the Legislature will dedicate it to public health spending.
Glenda Ritz: Appointed state oversight of our schools coming soon
I predict that Indiana will experience a revolving door of appointed state superintendents.
Marshawn Wolley: NFL can teach not-for-profits about diversity
Don’t stop recruiting until there are viable candidates of color in the applicant pool worthy of an interview.