It’s TDS to Suppose These Tariffs Are Working
Judging from email and social media, my last column, which revised my 2025 economic forecast in light of President Trump’s tariffs, seems to have angered a lot of folks.
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Trump’s Tariff Recession Is Here
Three months ago, I released an economic forecast that I called “the best for Indiana in the 17 years I’ve been doing forecasts.”
Read MoreTwo Key Economic Lessons in One Bill
Indiana’s 2025 legislative session offered a valuable pair of economic lessons.
Read MoreThe Unanticipated Effects of SB1
Gov. Mike Braun has signed the contentious Senate Bill 1 into law.
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Ball State Makes DEI Changes For Executive Order
In response to an executive order by Pres. Donald Trump banning “illegal discrimination,” The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved a resolution that changed reference to diversity, equity and inclusion in Freedom of Expression and 2012 Values Statements.
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Braun: New State University Diploma System Automatically Accepts Some
Indiana high school students who complete the most rigorous academic diploma under the state’s new graduation framework will receive automatic acceptance to all seven of Indiana’s public universities, Gov. Mike Braun announced Wednesday, April 2.
Read MoreWhat the Census Tells Hoosiers About the Future
By Michael Hicks Guest Columnist MUNCIE — The most recent Census population data tell a pretty important story about Indiana’s future. Some of it is great, but not for most of the state. Overall, population growth was tepid. We added 44,144 residents — slower than Kentucky, but a … Read More
What to Expect in This Recession
Recessions are caused by economic shocks that affect either the demand or the supply of goods and services.
Read MoreA 1960s Rural Development Plan
The Braun administration has published a rural economic development plan for Indiana. It looks a lot like plans offered by GOP and Democratic governors over the past 75 years.
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Data Finds Schools Most Affected By Financial Aid Cuts
A proposal to shrink thousands of state financial aid grants is likely to cut deepest at schools like Ivy Tech Community College, as well as Indiana, Purdue and Ball State universities.
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Ball State Students Start Economic Development Studies In Kosciusko
On Wednesday, February 26th, Ball State University students participating in the Economic Development Studio visited the community to kick-off a two-year research project.
Read MoreI Am Confused by Tax Proposals
I confess to often being confused by tax proposals, which might seem unusual given that I’ve authored dozens of tax studies
Read MoreThe Medicaid Dilemma
Hoosier lawmakers face difficult choices over Medicaid, affecting several million citizens who either receive Medicaid or participate in the Healthy Indiana Plan.
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Ball jar collection finds home at Ball State University
A premier collection of nearly 3,000 Ball jars and related memorabilia has been donated to Ball State University, connecting the iconic Ball family legacy to its roots in Muncie and ensuring future generations can explore this piece of history.
Read MoreThe Legacy of Eric Holcomb’s Administration
At this point, it is a little early to examine Gov. Eric Holcomb’s legacy as he leaves office, but his greatest triumphs and biggest mistakes appear pretty clear.
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Three Ball State Leaders Honored by Governor with Sagamore of the Wabash Awards
Three prominent leaders from Ball State University — Rick Hall, chair of the Board of Trustees; Mike McDaniel, board secretary; and President Geoffrey S. Mearns — this week were awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of Indiana’s highest civilian honors, by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb.
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