Gubernatorial candidate Long Thompson outlines economic strategy

By NANCY J. SULOK, Tribune Staff Writer

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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.

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