Marcus: A closer look at Hoosier poverty

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Monroe, Delaware, Tippecanoe and Vigo! What do these four Indiana counties have in common? YES, you’re right! They all have big state college enrollments.

Dunn: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month with the 20th set aside as “Wear Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day.”

We must address rising school absenteeism

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(Columbus) The Republic

Franke: Our ‘Leaders’ — Chosen but not Liked

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“The government you elect is the government you deserve.” Thomas Jefferson

Marcus: GDP, Jobs and Squirrels

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The walnut trees are bombarding my roof and bringing joy to the squirrels. I admit to an affinity with the squirrels. They get hold of a nice round green ball, chew off the covering and have a delicious nut for a meal.

Michael Hicks: Indiana is falling behind Mississippi

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Readers of this column know that I am deeply concerned about the rapid decline in college attendance in Indiana. This is the deepest economic problem Indiana now faces, and it risks defining the state’s economy for much of the 21st century. After all, the children whom we invest in today will have a 50-year work life. So, today’s high school students will still be working in large numbers in 2070.

Gratitude for AG Rokita and his team

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To the Editor: