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AMSTUTZ: Embracing history to shape the Next Indiana

In 1825, nine years into statehood, Indiana underwent a governmental change for the sake of shifting demographics. With the state’s bicentennial just a few days away, we face similar shifts in demographics and other economic and cultural realities, so we might want to consider lessons learned from that change.

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TIF strategy shows savvy

Under Joe Hogsett’s new approach for neighborhood projects, the developer backs the bonds and is on the hook if revenue isn’t enough to cover bond payments. We think the mayor is on the right track.

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LETTER: Unions would force pay up

If the hospitality and convention industry workforce were allowed to unionize and negotiate for a decent standard of living, then we would most certainly see poverty rates decrease.

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LETTER: Protect auto dealers

Without a reliable network spread out across the state and around the country, auto manufacturers can’t adequately serve customers.

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FIDDIAN-GREEN: Vaping is not a proven way to stop smoking

A serious dialogue about curbing smoking in the Hoosier state should start with the most promising solutions. And as rigorous research studies and other states’ experiences have shown, there are far more powerful tools than e-cigarettes at our disposal.

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KENNEDY: Time to determine what’s next

The electoral map is not—as often described—cosmopolitan “elitist” coasts against the “heartland.” It’s a nationwide series of blue islands in seas of red—urban centers surrounded by suburban, exurban and rural precincts.

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EDITORIAL: Council should fully fund IndyGo plan

The inadequacy of service on existing routes gets at the heart of why IndyGo isn’t a viable transportation system for those who need it to get to jobs and why it fails employers who badly need those workers.

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