Tom Coverdale: Making it possible for Hoosiers to age their way
There are many programs available to assist caregivers and their loved ones, but these programs are of no use if no one knows about them.
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Tim George: The creative economy: Indiana’s missing link
Arts and cultural industries added $9.3 billion to the state’s economy in 2022. That sounds like a lot … and it is. But it’s also just 2% of Indiana’s gross state product.
Letters: Don’t demolish Methodist buildings
In Europe, they likely would have repurposed the building, but we don’t do that here.
Letters: Two more questions
Why is no elected official from either political party listening to him?” and “Why do we keep electing people from both political parties who refuse to address his urgent question?”
Tiffany Sauder: The game-changing impact of having mentors
We tend to imagine mentors as these lifelong figures who guide us through every professional and personal decision. But that’s not always the case.
Jalene Hahn: The ‘illusion of control’ with legalized sports betting
Sports fans often fall prey to the “illusion of control” by thinking they have an edge because of their perceived knowledge of the leagues, teams and players.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Walmart’s help in disasters isn’t solely a benevolent action
After all, a partnership with Dolly Parton is unlikely to hurt the bottom line.
Derek Schultz: Richardson or bust
In the Colts’ eyes, nothing has changed, nor should it have.
Editorial: Indianapolis did right thing by increasing funding for arts
But the financial commitment by other cities of similar size shows that Indy still has a long way to go in providing adequate support.
Nate Feltman: Ricks’ leadership leads to state success
Eli Lilly and Co.’s state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility in Lebanon will help speed the delivery of next-generation medicines and represent the largest single investment in the state to date.
Dr. Ramesh Adhikari: Here’s one way to address health care worker shortage
The Conrad 30 federal waiver program is a great tool to recruit international physicians to work in underserved areas, but it does not fully address the challenges of retaining physicians in these areas long term.
Karen Alter: The evolution and impact of women-owned businesses
In the mid-1980s, women-owned businesses were rare. The 1982 Economic Census notes that only 3.5% of businesses in the United States were women-owned, and Indiana reflected this trend.
Letters: Timing of honor is suspicious
Renaming this post office is a worthy act. But doing so during a re-election campaign is suspicious timing.
Gary Alexander: How $700M was stolen from Indiana’s neediest
The political revolving door between state government and the health care industry is a major problem.
Dread evaluations? Here’s a better approach
Wherever your organization lands, incorporating some coaching skills could make a huge impact on the motivation and engagement of your employees and the success of your organization.
Pete the Planner: Parents, your child’s money troubles aren’t your fault
It’s like watching someone walk a tightrope and realizing halfway across that they’ve never practiced before—and now they’re teetering on the edge.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Are carbon taxes a beneficial tool? It depends.
The last time world CO2 levels consistently exceeded today’s 420 ppm was about 14 million years ago during the middle Miocene, after which the Earth slowly cooled toward a series of ice ages.
Editorial: Lilly’s latest investment in Lebanon boosts research work in Indiana
We believe the new facility—and Lilly’s broader investments in Lebanon—help maintain Indiana as a leader of advanced manufacturing while also making it known as a state where important health care innovation is happening.
Lesley Weidenbener: Help us improve our award programs
We’d like to hear from you about how we can make the nominations process better
Tauhric Brown: Let’s extend a lifeline for our aging population
The Older Americans Act provides vital programs that enable older adults to age with dignity and independence. As this legislation faces reauthorization in Congress, it’s imperative that we advocate for its continuation.