Michael Hicks: Indiana is falling behind Mississippi
Readers of this column know that I am deeply concerned about the rapid decline in college attendance in Indiana. This is the deepest economic problem Indiana now faces, and it risks defining the state’s economy for much of the 21st century. After all, the children whom we invest in today will have a 50-year work life. So, today’s high school students will still be working in large numbers in 2070.
A Case of Tax Fraud — at the IRS
The Wall Street Journal
John Krull: Bigger than Barnum & Bailey
As the joke goes, if you elect a clown, you should expect to see a circus.
Niki Kelly: School consolidation should focus on fact, not emotion
It’s hard to separate the sentimentality tied to your high school years from a fact-based discussion about school consolidation. But it needs to be done.
Norman Knight: Making a difference
I pull into the church parking lot where several people wearing green t-shirts are just about finished with their task of attaching balloons to the arch which will serve as the finish line.
Ryan Trares: Life’s a rollercoaster
The small hand reached out for mine, clutching it tightly.
Editorial: Advocates for Children grant serves a vital need
The (Columbus) Republic
David Carlson: To know as one is known
Having taught at Franklin College for over four decades, I have found Homecoming to be one of my favorite college events. This was especially true this fall, when Homecoming fell on the last weekend of September.
Editorial: Indiana’s candidate eligibility rule conflicts with Constitution
The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette
Craig Haggard: Statehouse internships can be a professional gateway for students
No matter their major, college students and recent graduates could benefit greatly by interning with Indiana House Republicans during the 2024 legislative session, which starts in January and concludes mid-March.