STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Summer study committees to target more solutions to meet state’s needs New topics to be examined include immigration, adult
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Waynedale Political Commentaries
What are your Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana politicians working on for you? This section lets you hear directly from the people who represent you, in their own words. Read local, regional, and statewide political commentaries written by elected officials who serve Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen County, and the State of Indiana, explaining what they are working on, why it matters, and how proposed laws, budgets, and policies could affect daily life in our neighborhoods.
CONGRESS SHOOTS CONSUMERS IN FOOT
Americans hold nearly $1 trillion in credit-card debt, according to data just released by the Federal Reserve. Now Congress wants
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
City works with County offer new community resource guide Sometimes it can be hard to know where to look
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
As the Summer moves along, we at the Wayne Township Trustee’s office continue to strive to provide the best possible
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Beyond Property Taxes, New Laws to Improve Consumer Protections, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Public Safety (Statehouse) July 1, 2008 –
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City Utilities hosting series of meetings about long term control plan City Utilities will host a series of introductory
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
TOUGH NEW LEGISLATION WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY Laws will protect domestic violence victims; target sexual predators, impaired drivers
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Wow!! It seems like we just finished celebrating Memorial Day, and already we are looking forward to the July Fourth
Read MoreMESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
In continuing to make City government as responsive as possible to residents, I recently announced that the six most common
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
What a great Waynedale Memorial Day Parade we had again this year! While the weather looked questionable early in the
Read MoreMESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
I’m proud to announce that the City of Fort Wayne more than doubled its goal six months early for the
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
I, like many of you, can remember when gas was only a small part of our budgets. Things have really
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
LEGISLATURE ADDRESSES TEACHER SHORTAGES While another school year races rapidly to a close, the summer ahead will see new
Read MoreHENRY INVITES ALL TO MAYOR’S NIGHT OUT
Mayor, staff continuing to be accessible to public at Jefferson Pointe Following up to his popular Mayor’s Night In,
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
It is so nice to see spring in Fort Wayne. The tulips are in bloom at Foster Park, people are
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Two really important dates are coming up soon. The first is Primary Election Day on Tuesday, when we will select
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
EFFORTS TO PROTECT, CREATE GOOD JOBS ARE PAYING OFF Economic development expected to be top priority again next session.
Read MoreKRUSE RECOGNIZED FOR 100 PERCENT VOTING RECORD
State Senator Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) was recognized by Senate President Pro Tempore David Long (R-Fort Wayne) for achieving an outstanding
Read MoreMESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
I have proudly served as your mayor now for more than 100 days. The first three months in office have
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STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Hoosier lawmakers committed to remedies protecting taxpayers, human rights America is a nation of immigrants, but also a nation
Read MoreGOVERNMENT COSTS DON’T HAVE TO HAUNT YOU AFTER DEATH
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” American statesman Benjamin Franklin is
Read MoreSTATEHOUSE REPORT FROM REP. PHIL GIAQUINTA
From the start of the 2008 session of the Indiana General Assembly, lawmakers have had one priority: lasting property tax
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
As always, my staff and I have been very busy in the two weeks since I wrote my last column.
Read MorePROPERTY TAX RELIEF, REFORMS ‘HIT HOME’ WITH TAXPAYERS
Our Senate tax plan — increasing immediate, direct relief to $870 million and implementing property tax cuts, permanent caps and
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Great American Cleanup in May After a long, cold winter, it’s time to start thinking about the City’s annual
Read MoreSTATEHOUSE REPORT FROM REP. PHIL GIAQUINTA
A legislative session that feels like it started only a few days ago is about to enter its final stages.
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VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Easter is just around the corner, and Wayne Township again is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for children. The hunt
Read MoreSEN. DAVID LONG HONORS ALISON MANSFIELD
Summit Middle School teen led inspiring project to support U.S. soldiers Senator David Long (R-Fort Wayne) led a celebration
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I would like to thank everyone who came to the first State of the City address February 27 at the
Read MoreSENATE PANEL PASSES PROPERTY TAX REFORM BILL
Amended Plan Offers $600 Million in New Relief; Puts Cuts, Caps, Spending Controls in Place A senate panel recently passed
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