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Study Indianapolis criminal justice center

The IBJ is correct [Aug. 18 editorial]. There are too many unanswered questions about the proposed half-billion-dollar criminal justice center and the little-tested public/private partnership (P3) contracting model under which a private consortium would design, build, finance, maintain and operate the facility in return for predetermined annual payments.

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DEBOY: Let’s fix our leaky water pipes

As challenging as developing and preserving water supplies for the next 50 years might be, as identified recently in a water resources study by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, another significant challenge looms just as large for most water utilities.

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RUSTHOVEN: A president dangerously in denial

The videotaped beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIS terrorists is a gruesome reminder of the reality of evil—a reality our president and many Americans are reluctant to face.

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LOU’s VIEWS: Great game hunting at GenCon 2014

GenCon has left behind a trail of games acquired by more than 56,000 attendees…including me. Here are my favorites, with options to please the game aficionado without scaring off the Apples to Apples crowd.

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Change schools chief title while we’re at it

I support the initiative being pushed to move the position of state schools chief to an appointed position. While we are at it can we also change the title of the position to Superintendent of Schools?

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How to upgrade International Motor Speedway

The quality of the racing entertainment at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is unsurpassed by any track [Aug. 4]. If the ultimate goal is to attract more fans, then Doug Boles must make their comfort a top priority.

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LAMKIN: Tax tips for a reform-minded Pence

Determining governmental and tax structures is a major responsibility of state government. But, as we proceed into the 21st century, it is important to note that the size, density and distribution of our population have changed over the last 1-1/2 centuries.

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