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INDIANAPOLIS - Property taxpayers would see relief if the state picks up the tab for county child welfare costs - but Senate fiscal leaders worry the state could be stuck with an entitlement program that could grow unchecked without controls.
A proposal heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday would transfer payment of child welfare services from counties to the state, reducing the burden on property taxpayers. Supporters, including Gov. Mitch Daniels, say the state should foot the bill since it primarily administers the services for abused, neglected and troubled children.See the full content of this document
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Property Taxpayers May See Relief State Would Take On Child Welfare Costs, Schools General Fund
But the issue is complicated, Senate Appropriations Chairman Robert Meeks said. The state - if it cove...
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