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STATEHOUSE DISPATCH: Political posturing puts session on strange trajectory

Casual observers of the legislative process might be confused by the political posturing, lack of a sense of imperative, and seeming non sequiturs in this General Assembly special session. Rest assured that even many veteran legislative observers also share the sense of puzzlement about June’s events. However, there is some method to the madness, and […]

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EDITORIAL: Project near MSA may be worth the risk

The city has unveiled a dramatic plan for new housing and retail development to revitalize the old Market Square Arena site.
Despite some shortcomings, the project deserves a chance to give the stagnant area a boost.

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DINING: Game on at food-and-play spot

When you play Skee-ball and aim for the
100-point hole, you miss most of the time. However, if you aim for the 30, you have a much better chance
of scoring. You might not get a high score, but you’ll win enough
tickets to want to play again. How does that translate into my dining
experience at the new Dave & Buster’s?

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HICKS: Muncie’s budget woes point to a troubled system

Yhe budget concerns that Muncie and other local governments face are really a circular problem. Taxes got out of hand largely
because of an 18th century system of local government. That same system cannot fix the problem–for it is the problem.

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DINING: No waffling, Maxine’s delivers

It felt weird to pull into a gas station parking lot in search of lunch. But we forgot we were in a former auto repair shop
as soon as we walked into Maxine’s
Chicken & Waffles, attached to the Citgo station at Ohio and East streets.

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MARCUS: Urban entryways deserve attention

We need not have an arch to rival St. Louis, but more communities could copy work done on the north side of Bloomington and
the west side of Columbus to welcome visitors and bolster the pride of residents.

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