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November 14, 2007 / Opinions & Letters

Capital Comments

Why aren't more counties adopting the new local income taxes?

By Larry DeBoer ldeboer@purdue.edu Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University

The property tax crisis was upon us. The General Assembly responded by offering counties the option of adopting three new local income taxes, two of which directly reduced property taxes. More...

The Comet welcomes letters to the editor responding to articles and events in the news. They must include the author's name, address and telephone number. The letter writer's name and city/town will appear in the paper - no exceptions. More...

No Time to let up

Carroll County is in the middle of an uncomfortable and potentially catastrophic financial crisis. Last January, the county council learned there might be a problem with available funds. More...

Read the results!

The State Board of Accounts (SBOA) examines the records of the county, along with various departments, and issues a report each year. Exit conferences, where problems and issues are discussed, are conducted with county officials. More...

Midwest Memo

Remembering rain

by Alan Shultz

The news of my mother-inlaw's death came unexpectedly, a startle on an otherwise uneventful Monday night. These events are rarely expected - this was no exception. Her Monday had been a full one, a good day. More...

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