Editorial: Salary increases for Indy mayor, countywide offices long overdue
The ordinance increases the mayor’s pay 58%, which sounds like a huge increase until you consider the salary hasn’t gone up since 2002. That’s 22 years.
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Nate Feltman: Moving outside your comfort zone
Life often rewards those who decide to take a leap of faith rather than the more predictable path. Betting on yourself, whether against the elements or against a sea of competitors, takes fortitude, drive, perseverance and passion.
Mike Dodd: Why Indiana companies should do business in defense
The presence of our military installations coupled with Indiana’s great research universities makes our state ripe for innovation and defense-related economic development.
John Helling: Public libraries help voters make informed decisions
We want to make reliable information available to the public from a range of sources and perspectives so our patrons can use that information to pursue their own educational goals and come to their own conclusions.
Mark Montieth: Out of alignment
Today’s Big (not) Ten runs wide and shallow. Eighteen teams, as far as 2,800 miles apart.
Pete the Planner: Here’s why net worth isn’t part of casual conversation
Talking about net worth also brings a harsh reality check.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Microlending has fallen out of favor as a cure for poverty
While some people have overcome poverty via microloans, economic research finds that microloans don’t improve the finances or health of most low-income individuals.
Jess Carter: The crux of data-driven leadership is leadership
And your culture definitely won’t change if data-driven decision-making is relegated to the “few” at the expense of the “many.”
Editorial: High-court ruling offers tool to consider for homelessness
The ruling is significant because, for some time, public officials across the United States have said they have few choices in dealing with people who set up homeless camps, sleep in parks or set up tents in public places. The court has now made it clear that local governments can directly address that problem with tickets, arrests and relocations.
Lesley Weidenbener: Changes to IBJ and a new Lawyer editor
Starting this week, we’ll also be closing the paper with a new feature: Last Word, a Q&A with an Indiana entrepreneur or business leader.
Sharon Negele: Credit card competition act deserves lawmaker support
As a small-business owner, I have to compete for my customers. The lack of competition and lack of transparency in the credit card business creates an environment of uncertainty for business owners, and we are forced to raise prices to absorb fee increases.
Deborah Williams: Eliminating prior authorizations would be a mistake
Eliminating prior authorization would greatly increase out-of-pocket burden and medical debt for working families and premiums paid by employers by billions of dollars.
Letters: Data centers, crypto mines should pay for own power
Hoosier utility ratepayers should not be forced to pay for additional electric generation required. Doing so would amount to a direct subsidy to the companies owning the data centers and mining operations.
Derek Schultz: Notre Dame’s unpredictability under Freeman may ultimately be his undoing
Being a friendly guy while churning out 9-3 seasons and winning the Nobody Cares Bowl isn’t going to fly for Notre Dame in today’s era.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Students hear assortment of Rice’s insights
When asked which three parts of the world are currently most problematic for the United States, Rice listed the Middle East, Russia and Venezuela.
Derek Schultz : A final time to shine
The Tribe’s nod to Shines in retiring his No. 3 jersey at Victory Field is unprecedented for the organization.
Editorial: Inquiry into how Hogsett handled allegations must be thorough
Now we just hope the council keeps the heat on to get to the bottom of this very messy and unacceptable situation.
Nate Feltman: Indy Chamber leads life sciences initiative
Plans by both IU and Purdue to invest in Indy and increase enrollment in STEM programs will be critical for providing the necessary talent pipeline.
Letters: Three good reads
My son is entering college next year, so I did a comparison between salaries and college tuition and room/board today versus my year entering college. Salaries have risen under 7%, while the cost of college has risen over 15%.
Angie Stocklin: Are you ready to start a business? Start here.
A strong support system will include both personal and professional support and can include a lot of people, or a few.