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Current tax proposals: critiquing two promises to Americans

October 17, 2021

By: Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson I have written about “Washington’s Bi-Partisan Fiscal Folly” for years, caused by chronic over-spending. Regardless of which party holds the upper hand in Washington, the federal budget deficit persists. In the first two full fiscal…

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Why civic engagement matters for companies and nonprofits

October 17, 2021

(StatePoint) New research reveals that not only has America’s largest generation — millennials — become more civically engaged since the pandemic began, but that the time is right for nonprofits and companies to help all Americans see how profoundly they…

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Tips to get out of sticky situations in the great outdoors

October 17, 2021

(StatePoint) When it comes to outdoor adventures, you never know what unexpected issues will arise. While you’re unlikely to pack a full toolbox, extra shoes or equipment due to space limitations, tape can offer quick fixes in a variety of…

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Simple tips to adjust to the time change

October 17, 2021

(StatePoint) Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends November 7, and if you are already dreading the adjustment, you are not alone. The physical and mental effects are real, and many people undergo mood shifts, fatigue and stress as their bodies adjust.…

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New plan charts future of midwestern passenger rail network

October 17, 2021

Rail Passengers Association joined the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Amtrak and representatives from a half dozen midwestern states at Chicago Union Station today for the unveiling of the Midwestern Regional Rail Plan. The document will help the federal government and…

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The Paper of Montgomery County

Natural gas bills expected to increase

October 17, 2021

CenterPoint Energy’s Indiana North natural gas territory announced earlier this week that customers may see a significant increase in their natural gas bills when compared to those of last winter, assuming normal winter weather, primarily because of natural gas market…

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Millions going into rural water infrastructure

October 17, 2021

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $272 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure (PDF, 280 KB) for 270,000 people living in rural communities across 37 states and…

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Indiana AG hits scammers with lawsuit

October 17, 2021

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against an Indiana company that allegedly acted as a gateway into the United States for robocallers in India, the Philippines and Singapore. The company, Startel Communication LLC, was owned and operated in…

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IEDC gets new executive VP

October 17, 2021

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced this week that Laurel Judkins has been named executive vice president of external engagement for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Judkins most recently served as director of global communications operations for Cummins Inc.…

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How Indiana Health Information Exchange impacts your care

October 17, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: Nearly everyone has experienced how frustrating it is when healthcare records don’t follow you around. Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), a nonprofit health information exchange, makes it possible for healthcare teams across the state to get the patient…

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