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Granger, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Granger! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
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- Why both parties suddenly want a timeout on Grangerās data centers
- How Grangerās congressman says tax cuts are shaping local jobs
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Indiana county council candidates both call on 2-year halt for new data centers (thecooldown.com) ā St. Joseph County Council candidates from both parties want a two-year pause on new data centers as Microsoftās Granger operations and other projects raise questions about water, power, traffic, and neighborhood impacts. They argue a moratorium would give time to study effects, strengthen zoning protections, and gather more public input before further expansion near Granger proceeds. 
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ā¢ Congressman Rudy Yakym highlights agriculture and tax cuts during Hoosier Heartland Tour (southbendtimes.com) ā Granger resident and Congressman Rudy Yakym is spotlighting agriculture priorities and tax-cut impacts during his Hoosier Heartland Tour, including meetings with Indiana Farm Bureau members. He also highlighted how Working Families Tax Cuts and bonus depreciation are affecting a regional manufacturer, tying his Granger roots to broader economic and farming issues. Ā Ā Ā
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Garbage service. We gave them a payment of $19 and received an invoice with service starting aug 1st and a pick up day of wednesdays. Has anyone elseā¦ (Nextdoor Juday Creek)
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