The Washington Times-Herald

January 8, 2008

Indiana Property Tax Reform Looms — A 3-part series


Controversy created by rising property taxes and delays in billing has brought Indiana to a crossroads of change. The state legislative session that begins today will tackle the issue of government structure and taxation policy, with some calling for radical reform and others urging caution.

Government at a Crossroads is a three-part series examining the past, present and future of Indiana’s system of government and taxation. The series is a collaboration of Indiana newspapers owned by Newspaper Holdings Inc.

What’s Included:

•Taxation policy has helped shape the system and structure of government across Indiana.

•How the property tax uproar has become the flashpoint for reform.

•The governor, a special commission, legislators and special interest groups all have ideas for fixing the system of taxation.