Good Government Initiative
DOUG ROSS: With taxes, actions still have consequences
This has been a big week for the convergence of taxes and politics — are those two ever separated? — in Northwest Indiana.
EDITORIAL: Pool resources to fight crime better
Griffith, Highland and Munster are in the midst of forming a new task force that would increase the police presence in trouble spots, as identified by crime mapping.
EDITORIAL: Two excellent candidates in Hobart
Democrats in Hobart have a tough decision to make May 3. Do they choose the incumbent, who has done a good job, or do they switch back to his predecessor, Linda Buzinec, who also was a good mayor?
EDITORIAL: Now heed the rest of the report
Lake County officials seem determined to earn their fee hiking merit badge. But there's more to good government than making additional services self-supporting.
EDITORIAL: Voters must rein in Lake spending
An extensive analysis of Lake County's spending in the past decade confirms residents' fears about county government.
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