Gubernatorial candidate Long Thompson outlines economic strategy

By NANCY J. SULOK, Tribune Staff Writer

Tools

By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Mar 4, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

Story Updated: Mar 4, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

MISHAWAKA — Gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson outlined a strategy Tuesday for improving Indiana’s economy by restructuring taxes, transforming health care policy and changing education policy with a re-emphasis on vocational training.

The Democrat spoke at a news conference at the United Steel Workers of America in Mishawaka.

She said Indiana suffers from incomes and high school graduation rates that both are too low. The policies of Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican seeking re-election, haven’t work and need to be changed, Long Thompson said.

She proposed changing the state’s tax structure to one that is fair, equitable and transparent for businesses and families. She said she would offer incentives to businesses to encourage them to provide health insurance plans for workers, improve technology and increase productivity.

Perhaps health care costs would be reduced, Long Thompson suggested, if small companies and individuals were able to pool together to buy insurance.

For more information, watch WSBT News at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar 5 at 7:52 AM Eric wrote ...

Expressing what people want to hear is one thing. Coming up with a solid, workable plan is another, especially when such a plan has to go through a Congress worried more about votes and who is with what political party than what is best for the residents of the state. Until I see a concrete plan for change, I'm sticking with Gov. Daniels. Certainly not a fan of his, but at least he has concrete plans for change, especially with reducing local government costs and waste. I guess we'll see.

Tuesday, Mar 4 at 4:36 PM MM wrote ...

think she'll get rid of all state taxes and have the state guard defend the state when the residents stop paying federal taxes? I think not! all she will do is continue the dog and pony show while AMERICA collapses. we need a townhall meeting for the michiana area to give solutions to our problems.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WSBT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.
Countdown to Digital TV:

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 40
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tonight On WSBTFull Schedule

7.00
Wheel of Fortune
7.30
Jeopardy!
8.00
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
9.00
Grammy Nominations Concert Live
10.00
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
11.00
WSBT News
11.35
Late Show with David Letterman

Question of The Day

Do you agree with Notre Dame’s decision to keep Charlie Weis?

E-mail your comments. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5.

  • Yes
  • No