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Indiana governor-elect to announce choice for state auditor
(Local News ~ 01/01/17)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana governor-elect Eric Holcomb says he'll announce his choice for state auditor on Monday. The Republican needs to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb's running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor. The new auditor will be sworn in on Jan. 9 along with Holcomb, Crouch and other statewide officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds...
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Indiana business agency signs fewer incentive deals in 2016
(Local News ~ 01/01/17)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's business-recruitment officials reached 30 percent fewer incentive deals during 2016 than the previous year, which the agency says is a positive sign. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. completed 227 such deals for tax breaks and training grants this past year after inking 323 during 2015, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported (http://bit.ly/2iytQdh)...
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State lawmakers may have to boost taxes for roads funding
(Local News ~ 01/01/17)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans who control Indiana's Statehouse say fiscal restraint will be in order when they write the state's two-year budget in the coming months. But as GOP leaders preach frugality ahead of the annual legislative session which kicks off Tuesday, they are also planning for a big increase in infrastructure spending — and want to raise taxes to pay for it...
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Unseasonably warm new year won't last long
(Local News ~ 01/01/17)
The unseasonably warm weather for the New Year's holiday will come to an end this week. With high temperatures at or above 50 degrees forecast for Monday and Tuesday, the high temperature Wednesday through Sunday won't crack 30 degrees. Rain is expected tonight, Monday and Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible on Monday. The temperature is expected to drop Tuesday night...
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