Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Price gouging proposal isn’t sound economic policy
A federal price gouging law would not lower inflation because it does nothing to address its cause.
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Pete the Planner: Trust is important element in adviser relationship
In a professional setting, a trusted relationship can take an otherwise risky proposition and turn it into an enjoyable experience that helps you achieve your goals more efficiently.
Mark Montieth: Lead-up to 1972 Pacers’ championship was a slog
The Indiana Pacers’ 1972 championship, clinched on May 20 in Uniondale, New York, was the second of the three captured by the franchise in the ABA, bookended by those in 1970 and 1973.
Editorial: New federal grant program could ease Indy traffic deaths
The need is tragically apparent, especially in Indianapolis. As The Indianapolis Star reported in a recent series, pedestrian deaths alone have accounted for 148 traffic fatalities in the city over the past five years, nearly double the number reported from 2006 to 2010.
Nate Feltman: Penske’s passion is good for city, state
Miles, McMillian, Gonzales, Saul and their colleagues are building an even more special product that is accessible to a broader audience.
Bill Oesterle: Rural Republicans don’t need politicos pandering to them
I have always found rural voters smart. They are practical and discerning. In 2004, Mitch appealed to that practicality when he asked, “Why don’t we start with the problems we all agree on?” They responded overwhelmingly.
Sarah Riordan: Justice Campus is major investment—without tax hike
Future developments on the 140-acre campus will include a professional building to house the Public Defenders Office and Probation Department, a Youth and Family Services Center, and coroner and forensics facilities.
Letters: Internships can help fill skills gap
I believe that Indiana businesses and schools can partner together to create high school and college internship and apprenticeship programs like the one that started my career.
Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: Remnant Trust among Indy’s hidden treasures
Founded in 1997, the trust owns and maintains a collection of over 1,500 first or early editions of great books and manuscripts, mostly published before 1900.
Editorial: Kudos to two excellent leaders moving on to new adventures
Ryan Vaughn is leaving the Indiana Sports Corp. for a job in the private sector, while DePaul University in Chicago has hired away University of Indianapolis President Robert Manuel.
Samantha Julka: Returning to work? Your office needs a refresh.
It’s not appropriate for people to return to a workspace that hasn’t changed since March 2020.
Mickey Kim: Rising rates: How it happened—and why
Low interest rates spur economic growth by making it cheaper to borrow and spend. Conversely, higher rates can slow an overheating, inflationary economy.
Mike Lopresti: Newest Colts players bring interesting backstories
The new wave always reflects the hope of spring, so best to get to know the fresh faces, and not just for their statistics or 40 times or spot on the depth chart.
Letters: Arguments against Willows project are not fact-based
I have spent time educating myself on the details of the proposed project and am not only satisfied but convinced it will be a good opportunity for our community.
Kim and Todd Saxton: So you want to be an intrapreneur? Here’s how.
Depending on the organization, intrapreneurs can be successful and find meaning by thinking differently and contributing to a larger whole.
Pete the Planner: Financial instability does not make you a failure in life
Sometimes the realization that certainty doesn’t exist disguises itself as failure.
Cecil Bohanon & Nick Curott: An economy is more than just GDP statistics
It is important to recognize that the dollar value of production of final goods in an economy is not identical to the well-being or living standard of the residents of the economy, although the two are inevitably related.
Mark Montieth: After tough season, guard chooses to stick it out with Boilermakers
There are, of course, legitimate reasons for an athlete to transfer, and even diehard Boilermaker fans would have understood if Newman had sought a change of venue.
Garrett Mintz: How to measure performance for remote teams
As more teams continue to work remotely, we must find new leadership methods that can ensure productivity without relying on visibility without context.
Jalene Hahn: Taking advantage of the qualified charitable distribution
One advantage of using a QCD to make a charitable contribution is that the money comes out of the IRA tax-free.