Hale Crumley: Fair housing statutes need to be expanded
The Fair Housing Act made significant strides toward rooting out long-standing discriminatory housing policies and practices. But some discrimination is still perfectly lawful.
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Jason Shelley: Let’s encourage kids to explore a career in architecture
A pathway to an architecture career exists right here in Indiana. Several universities—Indiana University, Ball State University, Notre Dame University—offer nationally recognized programs with internships and job placement services. Indiana’s architecture firms work locally, nationally and internationally, leaving a worldwide legacy.
Vince Wong: Indiana is poised to extend its leadership in life sciences
The four pillars of our state’s new life sciences strategy—fostering R&D and innovation, enhancing Indiana’s manufacturing ecosystem, boosting the state’s life sciences talent and workforce, and supporting connections and outreach—will help Indiana attract and retain new investments and top talent, enabling the state to solidify and extend our leadership.
Voices from the Industry: How to navigate the Corporate Transparency Act
Not only are the new BOI reporting requirements confusing for Hoosier business owners, but scams have also started appearing in our market. Fraudulent forms that mimic official documents are being sent out to unsuspecting business owners, asking them to submit information and sometimes a fee.
David Becker and Claire Fiddian-Green: Work-based learning promises better skilled grads
Indiana must take bold action to reform its education and workforce development system to deliver better outcomes for individuals, employers and the state’s economy.
Maureen Weber: To the next governor: Prepare the youngest to thrive
The governor could trade chronic underinvestment for a robust strategic bet in which today’s early learners form the skills to become the critical thinkers, problem-solvers and communicators driving our economy decades from now.
Tanuja Singh: Transforming the ivory tower into a relevant institution
Higher education institutions must demonstrate relevance and a strong value proposition because today’s learners are seeking an educational experience that isn’t confined by traditional boundaries. Students want not just a rigorous intellectual experience but one that prepares them for a world that constantly requires them to adapt.
Will Pritchard: School visits reveal talented teachers, creative students
Our successes owe much to our abundance of outstandingly talented teachers. They are devoted! They love their students. They’re spending their own money on class supplies. They are keen listeners. They’re experienced. One
John Stehr: Investing in the future of Zionsville, brick by brick
The South Village project encompasses 160 acres of land that has never reached its highest and best use.
Sue Ellspermann and Chris Lowery: Ivy Tech plays vital role in driving economic investment
When companies choose to invest and create jobs in Indiana, they know Ivy Tech stands ready and able to produce the pipeline of diverse, highly skilled talent they need to reach their goals.
Jake Adams: Creative thinking can clear obstacles to rural broadband
Better digital infrastructure would be a game-changer for rural communities like mine, boosting our ability to attract new businesses, improve health care delivery and keep young residents from moving away.
Al Hubbard: Not-for-profit hospital market lacks choice, competition
In a free market, consumers make buying decisions based on market research and recommendations from trusted advisers. In the hospital market, consumers make buying decisions based on physician referrals.
Brian Schutt: Elevate your imagination for what real estate can be
Pragmatically, beautiful real estate can become central to community identity. By helping the investment last longer, beauty increases sustainability.
Heather Ennis: Hoosier manufacturing’s renaissance is riding on rail
What makes our state such a hotbed for American manufacturing is a first-class intermodal freight network of highways, waterways and railroad tracks that gives our manufacturing, agriculture, mining, distribution and trade sectors a distinct advantage.
Dave Arland: New Indiana law is a blow to government transparency
House Bill 1338—cloaked as a “public meeting decorum” bill—was stuffed with a poisonous amendment at the 11th hour and just 11 days before the end of the 2024 session.
Eric Holcomb: An open letter to those running to be our next governor
As the state’s chief executive, you won’t be able to rely on slogans or empty campaign promises to yield positive results.
Claire Fiddian-Green and Chris Lowery: Boosting FAFSA completion rates key to Indiana’s future
After the much-anticipated release of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid—called the FAFSA—in December, we now have some answers to questions and concerns around the 2024-2025 application.
Chris Price: Where there’s smoke … construction industry needs data
It’s hard to answer certain questions questions because the data about Indiana’s construction workforce need is limited and flawed.
Barb Richardson: Let’s embrace a new era in the way we think about aging
We are entering the era of the “100-plus life,” and we must adapt accordingly. With longer, healthier lives, individuals have more opportunities to make meaningful contributions to society.
Rupal Thanawala: Schools need to encourage girls to pursue STEM fields
To be economically competitive and provide all Hoosiers with high-paying career opportunities, we need to build a diverse pipeline of local talent in fields such as technology, health care, engineering and science.