KHARBANDA: The case for a diverse energy policy
Key utility executives and state legislators argue that Indiana’s power should come predominantly from coal and nuclear power.
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GUY: Where are the progressives?
Today, a political leader who proposes a higher appropriation to clean streets would be criticized. If he proposed going to the moon, he would be impeached.
KENNEDY: Death (penalty) and taxes aren’t certainties after all
Everyone, it seems, wants government to cost less—until someone suggests cuts to our particular sacred cows.
MADER: Design guidelines vital to city’s success
No one likes to be told what to do. But, we’re told how fast we can drive, how many emergency exits we have to have in a building and, in some cases, even the color we can paint our houses.
WILLIAMS: What is the IU name worth to us?
Who has the right to give away a state asset, as the IU name is, for what reasons and under what terms?
MERHOFF: Let’s rethink what businesses want
Today’s lifestyle preferences have trumped yesterday’s corporate loyalty, just as flatter organizational structures leading to greater employee interaction have replaced pyramid-shaped corporate structures.
SLAUGHTER: When bosses behave like bullies
Many supervisors seem to have the same demeaning, demoralizing attitudes we encountered as children at recess. What do you do when your boss is a bully?
SHOBERT: Indiana continues to mind the store
Indiana’s current fiscal position points a way forward, illuminating what the next decade of good government, and good partnership between municipalities and businesses, should look like—not only at a regional level, but for the nation as a whole as well.
FAENZI: Let’s reclaim City Market’s legacy
I want City Market to feed both our stomachs and our souls.
HENDERSON: The great school massacre of 2011
What a great way to slime our public school education infrastructure: educational vouchers.
WILLIAMS: Light rail to airport is key for downtown
If Union Station was linked to an urban transportation system extending from downtown to the Hendricks County border, workers in the gargantuan warehouses west of Indianapolis would have access to a reliable transit system.
COX: Shrinking government can increase costs
Legislation will likely be introduced in the Indiana General Assembly to abolish township governments and consolidate their functions into counties. As in the past, the proponents claim this would save money for taxpayers. Nothing could be further from the truth.
GUY: Let’s motivate – not threaten – teachers
Evaluating teachers cannot improve results. Human nature does not allow it.
WILLIAMS: Indiana must overcome wage gap
Unfortunately, despite the governor’s pledge, the dollars spent by public-private entities and the recession, Indiana’s per-capita income has not risen.
GIGERICH: Here’s what we need from 2011 session
The 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly will have a profound impact on the future of our state and our ability to retain our ranking as one of the top 10 states in which to do business.
FELDMANN: Fundraising trends to watch for in 2011
Well, it’s that time of year again: time to gaze into the crystal ball and predict what trends will dominate fundraising in the year ahead.
DUNN: Banking on daily fairness to customers
Dear Banking Industry: You hide fees and encourage irresponsible spending, all while touting your “free” checking accounts.
FAENZI: Look for simple solution to complex immigration problem
Today’s sorry state of affairs around immigration seems to have no resolution. Cries of “it’s not fair” to any proposed idea come from all sides.
SLAUGHTER: Give employees chance to break your trust
If you want the best team with the strongest commitment to ethical behavior, you must ensure they have every opportunity to lie, steal and cheat.
WRIGHT: Schoolchildren need better advocates
The Legislature needs to fix two systemic problems causing Indiana’s public schools to fall behind and cost too much.