Legislation targeting tax sale 'churner' properties headed toward final approval
A Senate-approved plan supporting Lake County's efforts to reduce the constant churn of tax-delinquent properties is advancing in the House.
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A Senate-approved plan supporting Lake County's efforts to reduce the constant churn of tax-delinquent properties is advancing in the House.
"We've got some brilliant people in Gary, Indiana," said state Rep. Vernon Smith. "We have people who are qualified to both make appointments and serve on the school board."
Concerns about legislation impacting education and the LGBTQ+ community were directed Saturday at State Rep. Hal Slager, R-Griffith, and freshman State Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, during a town hall session conducted by the pair to mark the legislature’s halfway point.
A Lake County convention center to put heads in Region hotel room beds and pack area restaurants with out-of-town visitors is one step closer to fruition.
"Being a law enforcement officer is dangerous enough without having the tools you need to take care of life-threatening injuries before help arrives," said Rep. Mike Andrade.