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The Valparaiso City Council is considering setting aside some cigarette tax revenue to hire its own attorney and outside consultants.
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Valparaiso's 2024 budget proposal includes a minimum two-percent pay raise for city employees. City Administrator Bill Oeding says the goal is to bring everyone to the midpoint of a recent wage study, plus a two-percent cost of living adjustment.
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Those looking to open a restaurant in downtown Valparaiso can now apply for a downtown liquor license. They're less expensive than a traditional liquor license, allowing entrepreneurs to put more of their investment into other parts of their business, according to City Attorney Patrick Lyp.
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Plans for a community recovery care coordinator are moving forward in Valparaiso. The position would connect those with substance use disorder with treatment opportunities. The new coordinator would be employed by PACT, but would be funded by the city with its share of opioid settlement money.
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The Valparaiso City Council has advanced a proposal to use the city's opioid settlement money on a new community recovery care coordinator. Council member Peter Anderson says the new position would remove some of the barriers for those with substance use disorder who want to get treatment.
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Valparaiso has a number of organizations to help people struggling with addiction, but access to treatment comes with a long wait time.
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The Valparaiso City Council wants to hear from community experts, before deciding how to spend the city's share of opioid litigation settlement money.
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Valparaiso may give COVID-19 premium pay to retired employees who no longer work for the city.
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CROWN POINT - Gelsosomo's Pizzeria & Region On Tap, in Crown Point is giving free bag lunches to kids for as long as the business is able. Peter Anderson,…