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Property Tax Bill Preserves Progress Toward Competitiveness

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana House of Representatives passed an amended version of Senate Bill 1 today by a vote of 65–29. The bill was amended yesterday to adjust the scope of business personal property (BPP) tax reform. The amendment removed language that would have phased out the BPP tax entirely but significantly increases the de minimis exemption threshold and [...]

2025-04-10T12:46:50-04:00April 10th, 2025|

Indiana Chamber Survey on Tariffs Shows Why Pause Is Welcome

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Amid an uncertain trade landscape, this week the Indiana Chamber of Commerce launched a brief online survey for its member companies throughout the state. In the first two days, the organization saw nearly 200 business leaders participate – offering a clear picture on sentiment and the level of concern around the proposed tariffs. “The big picture takeaway [...]

2025-04-11T15:08:15-04:00April 10th, 2025|

GUEST POST: The Hidden Costs: Overlooked Business Expenses Every Indiana Entrepreneur Should Plan For

Starting a business in Indiana feels like diving headfirst into a world of opportunity. The energy is exciting, the vision is clear, and the grind feels worth it—until those sneaky, unplanned expenses start popping up like weeds in a well-manicured lawn. It’s easy to get caught up in the bigger ticket items like equipment, rent, and product development, but [...]

2025-04-09T17:25:39-04:00April 9th, 2025|

Senate Panel Advances Major Fiscal Bill; Business Impacts Mixed

HB 1427 / Chamber Neutral House Bill 1427, authored by Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw), advanced out of the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee last week on an 8-5 vote following the adoption of a 117-page committee amendment. Senator Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted "no." During the hearing, Mishler criticized the addition of language [...]

2025-04-08T13:19:36-04:00April 8th, 2025|

Chamber Supports Key Healthcare Reforms in Legislation

HB 1003 / Chamber Supports The Senate Health and Provider Services Committee adopted several amendments to House Bill 1003, authored by Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond), last week, addressing concerns previously raised by the Indiana Chamber. The committee unanimously approved the amended version of the bill, which now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration. The Chamber also [...]

2025-04-07T09:32:35-04:00April 7th, 2025|

Indiana Chamber Comments as Lawmakers Advance Property Tax Relief to Strengthen Indiana’s Competitiveness

(INDIANAPOLIS) — House Republicans today announced details on property tax relief that includes reforms to the business personal property tax. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments: “Indiana’s business personal property tax has long been an impediment to growth, penalizing investment and placing our employers at a disadvantage compared to those in neighboring states. The reforms announced [...]

2025-04-04T16:36:31-04:00April 4th, 2025|

Indiana Chamber Urges Lawmakers to ‘Preserve Critical Reforms’ in Healthcare Bill

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is urging state legislators to keep up the momentum with House Bill 1003, as amended, which takes much-needed steps to deliver faster, fairer, more transparent medical care to Hoosiers and keeps costs in check for patients and employers: “The Indiana Chamber applauds the Senate Health and Provider Services [...]

2025-04-03T11:17:53-04:00April 3rd, 2025|

Indiana Chamber Comments on State’s New Effort to Aid High School Students’ Future Goals

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the state’s new initiative – announced today by Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner – to connect Hoosier high school students with a direct path to college, employment or the military. The vehicle to do that is the honors plus readiness seals [...]

2025-04-02T14:23:15-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Healthcare Reforms Target Vertical Integration, Drug Pricing and Transparency

SB 140 and SB 480 / Chamber Opposes in Part The House Insurance Committee took up two measures last week: one that addresses prior authorization and another that targets pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Committee Chairman Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) announced that both bills will be held for further consideration. Senate Bill 140, authored by Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso), [...]

2025-04-01T09:35:03-04:00April 1st, 2025|

Prior Authorization Needed to Mitigate Healthcare Costs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_WuyldLzs Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares that our team testified on two bills regarding prior authorization in healthcare. The Chamber is favorable to House Bill 1003 as its transparency and disclosure provisions will provide increased access to cost and billing information and empower employers and consumers to make more informed decisions. The bill would also modernize [...]

2025-03-28T15:34:20-04:00March 28th, 2025|