Rep. Blake Johnson: Cannabis legalization would be an economic win for Indiana
A regulated cannabis industry would create jobs, generate tax revenue and expand investment opportunities.
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Mickey Kim and Roger Lee: ‘Dumb Money’ fuels myth that David ‘GameStonked’ Goliath
We’re unabashedly “old school” investors who view stocks as ownership interests in the underlying business (not just ticker symbols traded millions of times a day) and value stocks based on future profitability (not what we think the next “sucker” will pay for it).
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: The Fed should keep interest rates where they are
The primary way the Fed tries to maintain low and stable inflation is through the target rate it sets for Fed Funds, which is the interest rate for overnight lending between U.S. banks.
Mark Caswell: Why it’s time to rethink ‘mic drop’ career transitions
I’ve been on both sides: the leader helping someone transition, and most recently, the person going through one.
Letters: The circle needs vehicular traffic, not a park
The people in charge seem to want this city to be a “walking/bicycle” city, which it never will be. There are thousands of people that need to use their cars to get to work, to meetings, to concerts, to get through the city without using the overcrowded interstate.
Keira Amstutz and Chris Gahl: Exploring how humanities will shape our future
For a few days this month, Indianapolis and Indiana Humanities will host conversations aimed at helping the nation navigate the pressing issues of our day.
Nate Feltman: Don’t politicize investments in economic development
Indiana is attracting the jobs of the future. Pitting city against city or rural versus urban will set us back.
Editorial: Issue-oriented ads will serve the voters of Indianapolis best
Negative ads can lead voters to tune out of campaign messages. Some studies show they can lower voter turnout and enthusiasm about an election. Neither seems like a good idea, no matter whom you support.
Derek Schultz: Anthony Richardson’s early injury problems already have Colts fans concerned about the future
For a fan base still grappling with the PTSD of their last franchise quarterback’s constant health concerns and shocking early retirement, one can understand why the alarms are already flashing bright red.
Pete the Planner: Stop crossing your fingers. Start forecasting instead.
The first directive is to create a realistic and achievable long-term financial plan.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Indiana has seen more booms than it has busts
But 45 Indiana cities with a population over 10,000 but under 50,000 in 2020 had more residents than in 1970.
Mark Montieth: Faltering footsteps: Allen among well-meaning but eccentric coaches who fail to find long-term success
The calls for Allen’s coaching scalp are growing louder as he heads toward a third consecutive losing season.
Tiffany Sauder: Marketing is a black box. Here’s how to solve it.
The road to solving marketing is too often a littered trail of frustrating investments, tactics that had promise but never drove business value, and marketing talent that seems to never stay more than 18 months.
Editorial: Indiana leaders should ditch idea of eliminating state’s income tax
Indiana doesn’t need a gimmick like the repeal of the income tax to stir economic development. And it certainly doesn’t need to do anything that could imperil its hard-earned AAA bond rating.
Lesley Weidenbener: Spark feels like a Circle success
I hope that—if he’s elected—Jefferson Shreve will take a second look. Spark is an example of what Indianapolis needs to do more of.
Melina Kennedy: Indiana needs more and better-supported entrepreneurs
State-by-state comparisons from the Kauffman Foundation, the nation’s leading institution focused on encouraging entrepreneurship, consistently rank Indiana in the bottom half of all states.
Polina Osherov: Answer call to action by Indiana’s creative economy
Creative Crossroads is a full-day summit centered on targeted dialogue aimed at Indiana’s key decisionmakers—those who shape policy, draft laws and allocate investment dollars to nurture our creative sectors.
Letters: Law requiring $1 school sales is ripe for abuse
There is no reason why charters should be given sweetheart deals to acquire their own building; it adds unnecessary overhead to charters and kneecaps school districts.
Beth Keyser: The benefits of virtual-first health plans are evident
Virtual-first health plans give consumers affordable access to virtual care options—first.
Sam Julka: Making room for workers isn’t just about space
As leaders think about the challenges they face with real estate, they simply cannot compartmentalize it as separate from their workforce. In fact, they cannot separate it from other factors like technology, HR policies and company culture.