Higher Wages Suggested To Cover Starke County Residents’ Basic Needs

  
 

It takes a bit more pay to support a family in Starke County than some of the surrounding areas.

That’s according to data in a report released by the Indiana Institute for Working Families. A team of researchers from the University of Washington helped develop the standard which attempts to define salary levels for residents to attain self-sufficiency.
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Pulaski Sheriff Looking to Alter Department Wages

Pulaski County CourthouseBudget season is not quite here, but the Pulaski County Sheriff is looking to keep some of his deputies around a bit longer.

During last night’s Pulaski County Council meeting, Sheriff Jeff Richwine explained his solution to what he sees as a longevity problem in the department. By offering incentives for employees who stay onboard with the department, Richwine believes it will raise the quality of their enforcement, but also prevent turnover.
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