Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Russian war could change dollar’s status
When the U.S. government “weaponizes” the dollar, the certainty of dollar redeemability is eroded, as is its desirability as a currency.
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Mickey Kim: Energy insecurity and $4 gas could be here to stay
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new climate-related disclosures that will be a tremendous burden on oil and gas companies.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: How to approach negotiations with a less savvy opponent
In poker, there is a saying that goes like this: “Play stupid and win smart.” Likewise, in a competitive negotiation, your opponent might attempt to get you to underestimate his or her negotiation skills by asking amateur or obvious questions.
Editorial: Indiana needs a visionary plan to support electric vehicle boom
Input from all stakeholders will be needed to devise a forward-looking plan that isn’t outdated before it’s implemented and is flexible enough to be adjusted as technology advances.
Lesley Weidenbener: ‘We’re a meritocracy’
It’s a common refrain about Indianapolis: You can come here from anywhere and become part of the fabric of the community.
Erica Comerford: The real cost of denying religious exemptions
Employers should weigh the risk of lawsuits against the actual financial or administrative hardship of approving religious exemptions.
Letters: Willows project threatens neighborhood
Despite a relatively low density of our neighborhood, we already have occasional horrid traffic jams in the afternoons as the ridiculous intersection at Winthrop and Broad Ripple Avenue (and the Monon path) backs up traffic beyond the entrance to Oxbow.
Kristen Cooper: Startup ecosystem needs more female lead investors
Lead investors can be challenging to find, particularly if you are a woman business owner.
Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet
Here are three simple tests for any claim: Does the claim sound plausible? Does the claim check out? Is there a cogent theory behind the claim?
Jalene Hahn: Make improvement in these six areas to build wealth
If you are spending more than you earn, your financial situation will deteriorate. Increasing your level of savings will provide future choices.
Editorial: State’s interest in Boone County is sign it wants to be competitive
We would encourage state and local officials to be as open as possible with residents about what they have in mind. It might ease some fear and generate some excitement. And that would be a great step forward.
Eric Holcomb: Indiana must—and has—stepped up to support Ukraine
Our efforts alone won’t be enough, but we will contribute. Indeed, the world must be clear in words and even more so in actions.
Carolyn Andretti: Law will place burden on small businesses, but when?
The burdens the law places on these small businesses—and the loss of privacy of its owners—begs the question of whether it is worth the intended benefit.
Letters: Repeating untruths threatens democracy
By all accounts, most legal and judicial authorities consider Judge Jackson eminently qualified, perhaps among the most qualified ever nominated to the court.
Viewpoint: Indiana’s hospital systems stand committed to affordability
Without shedding an equal amount of light on every corner of the industries that play a role in health care costs, Hoosiers will always fall victim to cost shifting as the proverbial balloon gets squeezed. Giving businesses insight into how their premiums are set by insurance companies or how drug prices are set by pharmacy benefit managers is vital to building upon the momentum Indiana has created by being a leader in transparency.
Nate Feltman: I see glimmer of hope for American unity
No doubt, there are dark days ahead as new COVID variants inevitably appear and more innocent Ukrainians are killed. But recent events might offer a silver lining for America—a reminder of all that we have in common and the freedoms we enjoy.
Pete the Planner: Time bigger purchases (if and when you can)
Your goal should be to make sure your major-purchase timelines are flexible enough that the supply-and-demand factors fall in your favor and don’t back you into a suboptimal outcome.
Claire Fiddian-Green & Pat Creech: Addressing gaps in academic outcomes should start early
Indiana released a new set of reports late last month that represent a critical step toward helping close gaps in education outcomes.
Angela Thompson: Here’s one COVID-era change Indiana should continue
As we look forward to better days ahead, we urge our policymakers to permanently grant patients direct access to the high-quality care APRNs deliver. It’s a no-cost, no-delay solution to ensure Hoosiers affordable, accessible health care everywhere.
Letters: ‘Passive’ forest management is another option
In Indiana, any balanced approach to forest management in the state forests is unacceptable to the Division of Forestry.