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The 2007 Kernan-Shepard report was full of common-sense recommendations to streamline local government in the Hoosier State. But too many were dead on arrival because they tread on political turf.

Local governments grant tax abatements in the form of an economic development area with the best of intentions. When done right, money from an abatement is used to fuel development

Fort Wayne architectural firm Elevatus was hired Friday to design a new Allen County jail by a unanimous vote of the three county commissioners.Elevatus was one of three firms, all

Allen County Council members will wait a month before voting on a $13 million request to buy an office building – the first step of a proposed $49.8 million department

Two economic development areas in Allen County were dissolved Tuesday because they are no longer needed.

The Allen County commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of land proposed for a 207-lot subdivision near the General Motors plant.

An Allen County official proposed a $49.8 million department consolidation that includes repurposing the Rousseau Centre.

The Allen County Commissioners today unanimously approved the rezoning of land proposed for a 207-lot subdivision near the General Motors plant -- against the county plan commission’s recommendation.

An Allen County official Thursday proposed a $49.8 million department consolidation project that involves buying a large office building for administrative divisions and repurposing the Rousseau Centre for the judicial system.

Allen County has a new look. The county commissioners Monday revealed the countys new brand, complete with a new logo, county seal and identity syst ...