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Who lags behind with high speed internet in Morgan County?

Who lags behind with high speed internet in Morgan County?

The Reporter Times — Having a fast internet connection has become an economic necessity. Parents rely on it to work from home, children use it for schoolwork and businesses need it to reach their customers. While internet service providers have begun to reach more rural areas of Morgan County, some places still lag behind.
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Martinsville could get transitional housing at former Artesian Court Apartments

Martinsville could get transitional housing at former Artesian Court Apartments

The Reporter Times — Pending city approval, a 44-unit apartment complex in the southeast end will be transformed into transitional housing for people in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction. Last week, the Artesian Court Apartments, located at 1-44 South Drive, were sold by Duane Ennis to developer Obsidian Martin South, LLC, according to records in the Morgan County Recorder's Office.
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'It's about personal liberty': Martinsville explores banning mask and vaccine mandates

'It's about personal liberty': Martinsville explores banning mask and vaccine mandates

The Indianapolis Star — Three City Council members, a city employee and a Morgan County Health Department worker will explore the feasibility of passing a local ordinance banning any mask or vaccine requirements for local residents.
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Green Parrot Fighting Eviction As Coronavirus Cripples Business

Green Parrot Fighting Eviction As Coronavirus Cripples Business

Patch — NEWTOWN, PA - Last week, business owner Bob Lutz received word from his attorney that his landlord is seeking a judgment in court regarding tens of thousands of dollars in late rent payments.
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Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors

Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors

The Morning Call — With a stay-at-home order in effect for 22 Pennsylvania counties, state lottery officials are reporting declines in ticket sales, as the coronavirus pandemic keeps players from leaving their homes. While Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown of nonessential businesses doesn't affect all lottery retailers, - grocery stores and beer outlets are among those still open - fewer lottery customers are coming through their doors.
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Trump is counting on strong economy and Pennsylvania voters, campaign strategist tells Lehigh Val...

Trump is counting on strong economy and Pennsylvania voters, campaign strategist tells Lehigh Val...

The Morning Call — The Trump campaign is counting once again on Pennsylvania and one of its strategist spelled out why the state is so essential to the president's reelection during an address Saturday to the Lehigh Valley Republican Committee. "Pennsylvania was key in 2016," Tim Murtaugh, communications director for President Donald Trump's reelection campaign, reminded a room of supporters and Republican hopefuls.
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At Mike Bloomberg watch party in Lehigh Valley, some excitement, and relief

At Mike Bloomberg watch party in Lehigh Valley, some excitement, and relief

The Morning Call — Struggling to hear the TV audio over the sound of other bar patrons, Luis Perez sat in a Bethlehem pub Tuesday night and watched intently as seven Democratic presidential candidates sparred in a highly confrontational debate in South Carolina.
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Wabash River could be solution to Boone County's development needs

Wabash River could be solution to Boone County's development needs

Indianapolis Business Journal — To meet the water demands of a new innovation district planned for Boone County, state officials are exploring the idea of tapping into the aquifer along the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, downstream of Lafayette. Hydrologists and engineers say transporting as much as 100 million gallons of water a day through a 35-mile pipeline to support the manufacturing hub is feasible without hurting existing homeowners and businesses that rely on the water supply. But such a significant project would take years to complete and experts say the cost would be high.
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Should the state ax its individual income tax? - Indianapolis Business Journal

Should the state ax its individual income tax? - Indianapolis Business Journal

Indianapolis Business Journal — A powerful Senate Republican plans to introduce legislation next year to create a commission to consider changes to Indiana's tax structure, including phasing out the state income tax. Also up for discussion are making adjustments to the property tax structure and accelerating the timeline for paying down the remaining $8.8 billion owed to the state's pension fund for teachers who retired before 1996.
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