SMITH: Gov. Pence built a state that works
More Hoosiers are working than ever. Hoosier employers have added nearly 150,000 jobs since 2013, while Indiana’s unemployment rate has plummeted from more than 8 percent to 4.8 percent.
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TALLIAN: Gov. Pence prioritized surplus over government services
Indiana’s “filet mignon” surplus sizzles, while many agencies exist on generic mac and cheese. How does Mr. Pence sustain a policy of growing a bloated surplus while revenue declines?
LETTER: Vote no on Fishers hotel
New developments mean more revenue but come with the potential for higher crime rates, congested traffic and the loss of smaller businesses.
LETTER: RFRA hurt Indy tourism
The radical social agenda of Indiana government has given the state some very negative press for a few years.
LOPRESTI: Pre-Olympic gloom and doom a tradition usually not realized
But the news from Rio causes one to wonder if this year’s Summer Games will be the exception.
LETTER: Forefront columnists’ comments immature
Hannah Miller’s column demonstrated her own bias and sexist tendencies with her remarks about Sarah Palin.
HEFNER: Fed funding cuts hurt homeless programs
HUD’s goal should be to support people so they can become clean and sober and manage their mental illness.
KENNEDY: Roddenberry, Trump and the Enterprise
There could hardly be a more dramatic contrast between Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s “kumbaya” vision and values than the fear and anger exhibited by Republicans in Cleveland.
MAURER: Fair time finds me in Janie’s kitchen
Share your pie or pictures with other Hoosiers at the great Indiana State Fair.
EDITORIAL: Good planning paved way for graceful handoff at Eli Lilly
Lilly tends to pull off these transitions with a minimum of drama, which is to its credit, thanks to its meticulous CEO succession planning and the board’s preference in recent decades for internal candidates who already know the Lilly way.
DINING: Open Society Public House is creative, slick newcomer
Initially touted as a coffee and wine bar, Open Society’s food stands out.
KIM: Free online course unlocks ‘secrets’ to financial success
Gaining control of your financial life is one of the most important and difficult things you need to accomplish.
BOHANON & STYRING: Structure of public education reflects bygone era
The current system of K-12 public education traces its roots to the one-room schoolhouse.
LOU’S VIEWS: Strange and rewarding trip at Phoenix
An unconventional play about an unconventional scientist, “Acid Dolphin Experiment” ventures into the mind of Dr. John C. Lilly.
DINING: Hybrid spot mixes beer, books and basic foods
Books & Brews opens new spot in Zionsville.
LOPRESTI: As Colts camp begins, a too-early look at upcoming season
A week-by-week look at opponents and the dynamic that could accompany each game.
EDITORIAL: New guv candidate needs broad agenda
The Republican’s pick to replace Mike Pence on the ballot should take a page from Mitch Daniels’ playbook.
EDITORIAL: New candidate for governor needs broad agenda
The Republicans should pick a candidate for governor who is open to new ideas about transportation funding, the environment and a host of other key issues.
Sewer increases inevitable
As with nearly all issues pertaining to building and maintaining a civilized society, the question is one of “pay now” or “pay later.” We don’t get to “not pay.”
Anti-transit column ignored fiscal realities
All transportation relies on public money, and it’s the preferences of our grandkids—not our grandparents—that should drive our decisions.