Tax relief options generate debate, but action slow

(Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 6:02 AM

By Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette

INDIANAPOLIS - Local governments around the state have been hesitant to increase the income tax in exchange for property tax reductions, even though the results would be dramatic in some counties.

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