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Property tax bills are skyrocketing in Washington County, with some homeowners facing increases of up to $1,000 due to state budget decisions and property revaluations.

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Washington County host links higher property tax bills to state budget and county revaluations
A WASHCO Weekly host explained that a state budget veto and county-wide property revaluations contributed to higher property tax bills for many Washington County homeowners, highlighted a county-level $60,000 reduction, and urged residents to review bills due Jan. 31.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Supervisor Jewett's recent report reveals critical regional concerns about land-use control and potential budget threats that could reshape local governance.

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Supervisor reports from regional BACO/VACO meeting highlight land-use and budget threats
Supervisor Jewett summarized regional BACO/VACO discussions, noting coordinated local resistance to state land‑use preemption, concerns about collective bargaining, data‑center transmission lines, and an initiative to pursue impact‑fee authority that started in Madison County.
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June 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Hammond's Mayor warns that Indiana's Senate Bill 1 is jeopardizing community traditions and essential services, urging residents to take action before it's too late.

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Hammond mayor says Indiana's SB 1 is 'crimping' city budget, could force cuts to services and traditions
At Hammond's Volunteer Awards breakfast, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr. said Indiana Senate Bill 1 has reduced local government flexibility to pay employees and forced city leaders to consider cutting traditions and services, citing a $20,000 cost to the annual breakfast as an example.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM