Scott Bess: Fix education funding to give all schools their fair share
Even with this freedom of choice, a significant inequity persists in the way all schools are funded.
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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Most tax cuts go to the poor and middle classes
The wealthiest 20% of Americans pay most of the federal income taxes.
Samantha Julka: Organizational leadership is like layers in a cake
Life within an organization is pretty different from violet to red.
Peter Dunn: How to best prepare for natural disasters
Whereas I’m not anticipating a life of dodging wildfires here in the Midwest, it’s not too far-fetched to imagine other disasters impacting my ability to live the life I’ve dreamed of living.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: In government, disasters uncover poor decisions
Any organization, public or private, for-profit or charitable, that provides goods or services should, all other things being the same, do so in a way that uses fewer resources rather than more.
Editorial: Rooting out burdensome rules could boost Indiana economy
Rather than simply wiping regulations off the books without analysis, Gov. Mike Braun is urging agencies to review ways to simplify the rules, eliminate those that don’t apply to public safety and make the regulatory process more efficient and affordable.
Lesley Weidenbener: One tough goodbye and two hellos
We celebrated IBJ reporter John Russell’s retirement a couple of weeks ago at Coaches Tavern. A big crowd of current and former journalists turned out for the party to toast a journalist who spent the last nine years of his career at IBJ.
Ellspermann & Lyles: Preparing Indiana’s next generation of public servants
As seasoned public servants like us enter the later years of their careers, we must ask: Who will carry this torch forward? And how do we ignite the spark that inspires a new era of Hoosiers to serve?
Bart Peterson: Thoughts on Jimmy Carter, 9/11 and Indianapolis
I cannot help wondering if the God in whom Jimmy Carter believed so strongly did not keep him alive and active so long precisely to regularly poke our consciences.
Mark Montieth: Reflecting on the positive, negative decisions Indy’s general managers have made
There are some lessons to be taken from the best calls local decision-makers have made. And from the worst, too.
Balch, Bulkley, Morrone and VanFossen: Indiana’s schools need strong leaders. Here’s how we help.
To those considering a career in education leadership—or to those already on that path—we urge you to think about the profound difference you can make as a superintendent.
Tiffany Sauder: Unlock your best year yet: How to get unstuck in 2025
If we’re not careful, our “planning-self” can set our “has-to-live-in-the-real-world-self” up for failure because we make plans unattached to the context, resources and imperfection of actual life.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Taxing the rich won’t solve our deficit woes
Some claim that cutting tax rates will increase revenue collection.
Derek Schultz: Comfortable Colts—Jim Irsay says he’s frustrated, but his actions show otherwise
While the anger was understandable, I don’t know why anyone would be shocked by Irsay, who is in the business of granting chances, granting more chances.
Editorial: Lawmakers should keep fairness in mind in property tax changes
If lawmakers decide that property taxes should be reduced—which is an argument for another day—there are ways to do it without undermining a system that was meant to inject fairness among payers. Lawmakers should focus their energy on those solutions.
Greg Weaver: In 2025, let’s strive for open government
In my decades of reporting on or guiding coverage of the Indiana General Assembly, the reluctance by lawmakers to be more transparent or be subject to an outside ethics review board never changes, regardless of which party is in charge.
Alison Bell: As tech industry grows, so should diversity of workforce
While the products and systems developed across the IT industry serve people from all walks of life, all walks of life are inadequately represented in the IT workforce.
David Rosenberg: Thank you, Indiana, for the opportunity of a lifetime
I wish Gov.-elect Mike Braun and incoming Secretary of Commerce David Adams the absolute best of luck, and I know their team will work every day to further build the economy and communities for Hoosiers present and future.
Letters: Saving lives, cutting costs
With little more than $2 million, 2nd Chance Indiana can support 50 vans in counties across the state. This could change everything for reentrants, for their kids and for taxpayers.
Pete the Planner: Make a list of tasks to guide your financial decisions
If you’re going to take the time to set goals for this year, just make sure the goals matter.