MIKE LOPRESTI: College basketball in Indiana, by the numbers
A unique statistic for each of the state’s 10 Division I programs as they open a new season.
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Roundabout support based on shaky stats
In his 2018 State of the City address, Carmel Mayor James Brainard said: “When roundabouts replace traditional signalized intersections, there is a reduction of fatalities by 90 percent, a reduction of injury accidents by 80 percent and a reduction of accidents overall by 40 percent.” He cites no source for those claims. His own police department’s annual reports […]
Build on SerVaas ideas for Circle
This is a hearty endorsement of Steve Pettinga’s recent suggestions for renovating Monument Circle [Letters, Oct. 26]. Such improvements would build on Dr. Beurt SerVaas’ initiative to brick and improve the Circle when he was City County Council president many years ago. Pettinga’s ideas would respectfully build on Dr. SerVaas’ vision and make this area […]
Brian Shapiro: City, state punting on 65/70 reconstruction plans
There are opportunities for improvement throughout downtown. Outdated, elevated train tracks on the south and east sides of downtown are crumbling and unsightly and don’t allow enough clearance for supply trucks.
Vicki Fortino: What’s really happening in the immigration system?
Our immigration system is heavily backlogged. That’s nothing new. But recent policy changes made by the current administration at the federal level have made the system much more difficult for everyone to navigate.
Nate Feltman: Take a moment to thank your mentor
Mickey Maurer has served as a role model and a trusted adviser for me and countless others in our community.
EDITORIAL: IBJ’s Wish List provides an easy way to give
Our Holiday Wish List, published weekly from Dec. 7 through Dec. 21, itemizes the needs of Indianapolis-area not-for-profits, giving companies a place to find worthy recipients of their cast-offs.
Editorial: My.indy.gov is step up for city
We encourage the city to not only complete implementation of the site but to fully fund continual upgrades. The public’s expectation of being able to interact with city government online, without a trip downtown, will only grow.
BOHANON & CUROTT: 5 million men are missing from America’s labor force
If labor-force participation among prime-age men were at 1950-1970 levels, the economy would have 5 million more workers.
Maggie Phelps: Taking moment to play is not waste of work time
Plenty of research tells us play is a beneficial, if not crucial, part of an organization’s culture.
KIM: Use this advice to weather the volatility storm
You might not realize it, but when you decided to invest in stocks, you bought a ticket to ride an emotional roller-coaster.
Michael Blickman: Beware of using artificial intelligence in hiring
A significant problem with using AI in the hiring process is the prospect that the data used by the computer is implicitly biased and that unlawful discrimination will result.
Jill Hoffmann: Water isn’t a resource Hoosiers can take for granted
Many people in central Indiana might not consider water planning a top priority due to a misperception that we have an unlimited supply. In fact, according to a 2014 Indiana Chamber of Commerce report, Indiana will likely face water shortages in the future.
MIKE LOPRESTI: Indians have some fingerprints on this Red Sox championship
A journeyman, a coach and a team player—World Series winners now—all spent time at Victory Field.
GREG MORRIS: Advance your education and enhance your life
Know someone struggling to break into the job market? Pass along a copy of Career Ready
Editorial: Convention hotel plan a winner
A proposed public-private partnership to build two convention hotels with 1,400 more rooms as well as a $120 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center will give downtown and Visit Indy a big boost.
BOHANON & CUROTT: Fed must stay independent, ignore Trump tirades
The officials in charge of setting the governments’ budget should not be the same officials in control of the printing press.
MATTHEW NEFF: Can we accelerate business creation from academia?
Most institutions encourage faculty innovation, but it is only publications that counts toward tenure consideration.
HAHN: Cognitive decline fueled by aging can lead to exploitation
Learn about elder abuse and be proactive in financially protecting loved ones.
Letter: Please vote, and take your kids along
You may not think your vote can make a difference, but it does.