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MARC CHASE: Massive municipal debt should make us all queasy
Not all debt incurred by government is dangerous or irresponsible. Taking on debt for capital projects — including roads, needed building renovations and so on — with a clear and identified plan for repayment is an accepted practice of doing government business.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Put Hammond's debt in proper perspective
Bill Dolan’s April 28 article (“Lake County municipal officials turn to lenders for urban amenities”), is a classic example of “you can make numbers say whatever you want them to.”
Lake County may borrow $15.5M from Porter County
CROWN POINT | Lake County government soon may be indebted to Porter County, literally.
ANDREA NEAL: Redevelopment commissions can make debt soar
Carmel's Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors last weekend with a glamorous debut. Featuring Indiana limestone and Italian stone beneath a Palladio dome, the center will last 500 years or longer, its website says "creating a legacy that will be passed along to our children and gra…
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