LOU’S VIEWS: A critical mass of theater critics descend on Indy
A pack of conferencing critics had their eyes opened to Indy’s arts pleasures. In turn, they opened my eyes to some things I shouldn’t take for granted.
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Healthy Indiana Plan has too little capacity
As a leader in the United Methodist faith tradition, I and our church are called to reach out to the poor and society’s marginalized.
Biologics misunderstood
In “Profits at center of biosimilars debate” [March 18], the author refers to attempted copies of biotech medicines as “generic biotech medicines.” This demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of biosimilars.
WILLIAMS: Cost-cutting obsession is myopic
Often with great pride, elected officials and those seeking elective office exclaim that Indiana is a paragon of fiscal probity and that bountiful state reserves demonstrate the caliber of Hoosier leadership.
RUSTHOVEN: Tails ought not wag the dog
Mike Pence has been governor almost three months, so The Indianapolis Star’s Matt Tully has decided it’s time to quit stalling and simply declare Pence a failure.
MAURER: Want money? Have an idea and a plan
I have a favorite excuse for failure in business: “It takes money to make money.”
EDITORIAL: IEDC secrecy draws needed light
Current and past leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. should note that their lack of transparency on jobs has created a small miracle: virtual unity in the General Assembly.
BENNER: Of many shining moments, one could have shone brightest
Some years stand out as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NCAA tournament.
RACE: Zoning overhaul might not go far enough
Indy Rezone won’t change the city’s timid approach to planning.
ZODY: It’s a matter of time until Republicans overreach
With super-majorities in both chambers, there’s been plenty of chatter about whether Republican lawmakers will stay focused on their campaign promises to build our economy and create jobs.
HOLCOMB: Party will invest in tech, people, constituencies
Complacency and overreach are certainly real concerns any time a political party has the type of success the Indiana Republican Party has had in recent election cycles.
SOWELL: Limit term limits to just one term
The main thing wrong with the term limits movement is the “s” at the end of the word “limit.”
TAFT: Education map shows Indy holds its own
A recent Ball State University study showed a growing movement of Marion County residents to Hamilton County and triggered a series of columns pinning a lot of the blame on poor-quality city schools.
DANIELS: Leading in health care innovation
Hoosiers are often thought of as resistant to change (daylight-saving time, anyone?).
VAUGHN: Expanding Medicaid would benefit all
In these pages last fall, I complained about gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence playing politics with the implementation of federal health reform. Unfortunately, now that he’s been elected governor, the game-playing continues and uninsured Hoosiers continue to be pawns in Pence’s game with federal officials.
SWAYZE: Obamacare is more mess than cure
One-sixth of our economy has a big question mark around it. It’s OK to call “it” Obamacare now, but we still don’t know what it is.
STYRING: Workers will flood health exchanges
The local business guys and gals I talk to watch the coming full implementation of Obamacare with a sense of angst.
SHEPARD: Speedway promotion is a smart move
Fresh analysis released last month on the economic impact of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the satellite industries attracted by its location in Indiana make it clear the General Assembly is on the right track in moving legislation to bolster the track and the jobs it helps create.
MYERS: No time to rest on our ample laurels
Indianapolis is a long way from reaching its potential. Yes, we have advantages with cost of living (compared to both coasts), and great professional sports franchises and an array of quality cultural institutions like the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and many more.