Bohanon and Horowitz: Exact economic estimates merit your skepticism
Roberts writes that choosing what job to take, whom to marry, and whether to have children are wild problems. Federal Reserve monetary policy is also a series of wild problems.
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Michael O’Connor: IPS has kept its end of the bargain; let’s keep ours
Rebuilding Stronger is a bold plan for students, teachers and the entire Indianapolis community, and I believe it’s a bold plan that is good for the business community and worth our support.
Lisa Eagans: Pathways to education can combat Indiana’s nursing shortage
WGU Indiana, having ties with hospitals throughout the state, is here to address what can be done to help uplift our current health care workforce while also creating a more sustainable field for generations to come.
Mark Montieth: Stories begging to be told
There are plenty of Indiana-related stories hiding in plain sight that have not been given a thorough examination.
Letters: Pro-charter PAC is disappointing
The expectation that charters can acquire a former IPS school building for $1 is just one indication of the bias favoring charters.
Letters: Payne retirement is end of an era
It was Brian Payne who took a leap of faith with Pathways Over Pogue’s grassroots campaign to repair a historic bridge in Spades Park.
Michael Lux: Fixing the communication breakdown for student loans
Inadequate communication and complexity make for a vicious cycle. As new programs are created to help make student debt more manageable, each program adds complexity to the system.
Kim: ‘Buy the dip’ but beware of tax pitfalls as year ends
Absent a bodacious post-midterm election bounce and/or late-year “Santa Claus” rally, stock and bond mutual funds seem likely to end 2022 in deeply negative territory.
Bohanon and Horowitz: Politics can’t be about what’s just right or wrong
When looking at political issues, economists consider alternatives and tradeoffs.
For data-driven leadership, start with transparency
It’s not enough to give people access to the data; they must also be able to make sense of it.
Editorial: Hydrogen hub holds promise of bright future
The Energy Department plans to award $7 billion for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs—or H2Hubs—next year, but the competition is expected to be stiff. At least 21 states are expected to compete.
Lesley Weidenbener: A peek into IBJ’s awards process
In all, IBJ Media will host more than two dozen events next year, which will include a dozen that are IBJ newsroom-led.
AES should move to renewable faster
We are accountable for how we are taking care of God’s creation and have a chance to encourage AES Indiana towards a better future by holding them accountable for their promise of a true clean energy transition.
Tony Armstrong: Student innovation, entrepreneurship will boost state
Indiana higher education is a breeding ground for creativity, innovation and talent.
Lopresti: Navigating the unexpected is an endless ordeal for Colts fans
When Matt Ryan was acquired with such fanfare and hope in March—only 11 days before April Fool’s Day, by the way—who possibly could have seen last Sunday coming? Week 8, and he’s on the bench—probably for good.
Editorial: Special care and transparency needed to plan for Indiana’s water needs
Ultimately, no part of the state should become economically parched due to the lack of an adequate water supply. And care must be taken to make sure existing aquifers aren’t overtaxed or abused.
Mickey Maurer: Pence 2.0 is not an upgrade over original
In a defining opportunity for would-be statesman Mike Pence, he stomped on Hoosiers again by headlining a fundraiser for Diego Morales, the Republican nominee for secretary of state.
Angie Stocklin: Company culture is not pingpong, free lunches
I am a firm believer that every company needs an identifiable north star in the form of a mission, vision or purpose statement.
Balch, Marri, Morrone & VanFossen: Here are the reasons students should become teachers
Indiana needs teachers who are both qualified and dedicated to ensuring that our children are educated, thoughtful and informed people in every role in society.
Jeffrey Mittman: Need workers? Don’t overlook people with disabilities
Due to a lack of employment opportunities, nearly 28% of individuals with vision loss in the United States live below the poverty line compared with 11.4% for all Americans.