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Contents: November 2008

A Salute to Township Spouses
When they took the vow “for better or for worse,” the men and women married to township officials might not have realized that included the ups and downs of township government. Here, we pay tribute to the spouses who, without fail, provide unconditional support.

Where’s the Salt?
Bad weather was still months away when townships started seeking bids for their winter supply of road salt. Responses were few and quoted sky-high prices, leaving many to wonder where to turn. The state hopes to help by bidding a supplemental salt contract through its COSTARS program.

Getting to Know the Natural Gas Neighbors
Many townships are finding themselves in new long-term relationships — with energy companies hoping to tap into the state’s natural gas reserves. Communication is the key to making sure these new neighbors become friends, not foes.

Drilling for Answers
More than 300 municipal officials recently turned out for a statewide forum that posed an important question: “How will natural gas drilling affect their community?”

Government Consolidation: Just the Facts
Government consolidation expert Wendell Cox tells how facts and figures continue to show that bigger government still isn’t better government.

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