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Candidates for Indiana's 9th U.S. Congressional District at a forum discuss science, technology, and the environment. The forum was organized by the Indiana University Concerned Scientists coalition and hosted at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. From left: Jim Graham (D), Brad Meyer (D), Tim Peck (D), Keil Roark(D), Floyd Taylor (I). Incumbent representative Erin Houchin was invited but declined. …
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── Monroe County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $57.1M County population: 140,965 Per-capita spending: $405/resident Poverty: 24,897 residents (18%) Median household income: $66K General: $43.4M [76%] ($308/resident) Jail: $7.3M → Salaries and Wages $3.8M, Employee Benefits $1.7M, Professional Services $1.6M County Sheriff: $5.4M → Salaries and Wages $3.2M, Employee Benefits $1.8M, Operating Supplies $223K ⚠ $39K in unitemized 'Other' …