Pete the Planner: Use the ‘lazy person’s budget’ to see what’s left for hobbies
Most of the guilt people feel about spending money on unnecessary things arises from knowing they aren’t making tomorrow easier.
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Urban Design: Urban design, like fashion, should cover more than the basics
Design is often misconstrued to be a luxury. Yet, at its core, design is about creatively solving the problems we all face at any scale.
Montieth: Harkness was a long-shot artist in and out of basketball
Harkness, who passed away early Tuesday morning at age 81, had a knack for being part of history. He also had a knack for making it himself when necessary.
Bohanon & Curott: The ongoing eviction pause not good for renters or landlords
Most obviously, the eviction moratorium protects the housing security of millions of Americans who lost their incomes during the pandemic through no fault of their own. However, by distorting the incentives for tenants and landlords, the moratorium also creates some unintended and undesirable consequences.
Mark Montieth: Floor of Hinkle Fieldhouse has no ceiling for historic significance
Imagine an 89-year-old basketball floor, used continually—other than a break during World War II—by the host school, Butler University, but also sporadically by high schools, NBA and WNBA franchises, and all-star teams from all levels of the game.
In the workplace: Don’t lose great talent through ‘broken rungs’ in career ladder
For many years, employers have denied flexibility to parents (more specifically, mothers) due to “business needs.”
Editorial: Private-sector vaccine requirements are effective step in pandemic fight
Still, we would stop short of calling for government-mandated vaccines—something we’re unlikely to see in Indiana regardless. And we don’t believe the city should follow the likes of San Francisco and New York City by requiring residents to be vaccinated to eat in restaurants or work out at gyms.
Nate Feltman: Persistence pays for growing Jackson County
Foreign investment, great corporate citizenship and consistent leadership have played key roles in Jackson County’s growth. A model worth replicating throughout Indiana.
Andy Nielsen: Expand vouchers, prevent evictions to help vulnerable
Congress helped mitigate the housing crisis through temporary, emergency actions in the American Rescue Plan Act. But now it’s time for a long-term solution that brings real relief to Hoosiers.
Daniel Poynter: Three steps to take toward carbon neutrality
Carbon neutrality means being net-neutral—you still emit some greenhouse gases, but investing in projects that soak up the same amount makes you neutral.
Hahn: When is it time to retire? Well, that depends.
He reminded me that “retirement readiness” is more than having the money in the bank; it needs to take into consideration all aspects of your well-being—financial, social, emotional and physical.
Letter: Indiana senators should have voted yes on infrastructure bill
Do Indiana Sens. Todd Young and Mike Braun care about the thousands of companies and businesses that rely heavily on Indiana roads, bridges, airports and ports to move their goods across the state, nation and globe?
In the workplace: How to keep your best employees in a new normal
The current market for proficient and skilled workers is tight, and it is getting increasingly competitive.
Matthew Levy: Global supply chains must adapt to a changing world
The increased cost of raw materials and certain components is one of the most significant new challenges.
Linebarger & Ricks: Kudos to health providers, colleges that are requiring vaccines
Unvaccinated people now account for almost all reported cases and deaths.
Letter: New districts should be competitive, too
Contrary to the editorial’s position, districts should also be made competitive to foster discussion and debate of crucial issues at the district level. Indiana’s current districts contribute to harmful polarization.
Editorial: Manning and James: A deserving, dynamic duo
Together with Manning and many other stars over seven seasons, the Colts were 77-35 and made the playoffs six times.
Lesley Weidenbener: Tune into new podcast focused on diversity
She is sharp, funny, outspoken and, maybe most important, an advocate for the things she cares about—notably the advancement of women and people of color.
Pete the Planner: Build an emergency plan for extreme situations
I never imagined commerce screeching to a halt, leaving millions of Americans paralyzed with fear and struggle.