It’s not an exaggeration to say the biggest and most consequential primary election battle ever for the General Assembly is underway. Some 32 incumbents face primary challengers, including 16 committee chairs! This is unprecedented intra-party conflict. In nearly all cases, the primary is the election. The stakes are huge for the business community and will impact efforts to get [...]
By Vanessa Green Sinders, Indiana Chamber president and CEO Building on past momentum, this legislative session delivered meaningful policy wins that strengthen Indiana’s competitiveness and create new opportunities for businesses and their workers to prosper. Our Final Legislative Report (with scorecard) highlights those top achievements – including further advances regarding childcare and work‑based learning, long-sought modernization of local government [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released its 41st annual report scoring state legislators on how they voted on important business legislation in the recent General Assembly session. More than 50 lawmakers earned a perfect mark in the Legislator Scorecard, with the overall results revealing a wide gap – ranging from 8% to 100%. Seven policymakers also [...]
The state estimates that nearly 40,000 Hoosiers will soon be looking to stop using tobacco after tax increases on those products go into effect July 1. The new average price of a pack of cigarettes in Indiana will rise to $11 because of the $2 per pack bump. The tax hike also applies to vapes and chewing tobacco. To [...]
By Vanessa Green Sinders, Indiana Chamber president and CEO The legislative session has concluded, but the Indiana Chamber remains active in seizing opportunities to enhance the state throughout the year and complement actions taken by lawmakers. First up is the new TPM Academy of Indiana. Indiana’s talent pipeline remains a needed and critical conduit to a thriving future economy. [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Today the Indiana Chamber of Commerce hosted an energy and manufacturing roundtable featuring Greg Goode, state director for U.S. Senator Todd Young. The moderated discussion, which brought together a variety of energy manufacturers, state and local officials, and development organizations, focused on how federal energy tax credits will strengthen Indiana's all-of-the-above energy dominance and keep America competitive. [...]
It’s time to tout a flourishing local community and the best in business and civic leadership by submitting nominations for statewide honors to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, June 20. The winners will be celebrated at the Indiana Chamber’s 36th Annual Awards Dinner, presented in partnership with Meijer, in Indianapolis on November 5. “We’re eager to recognize [...]
If you or someone you know has ever experienced the frustration of a delayed medical procedure or a denied prescription due to prior authorization, you’re not alone. That’s why Indiana lawmakers are considering changes. House Bill 1003 offers targeted, common-sense reforms that streamline prior authorization and improve transparency, while Senate Bill 480 would significantly limit its effectiveness – and [...]
By Vanessa Green Sinders, Indiana Chamber president and CEO The second edition of our 2025 Legislative Analysis is now available. This document details key bills introduced in the Indiana House and Senate that the Indiana Chamber has taken a position on and the reason for that stance. It’s been updated to remove dead bills at the legislative session midpoint [...]
Read the Indiana Chamber press release assessing the midpoint of the 2025 session One of the most anticipated legislative networking events of the year is the Indiana Chamber ’s Chamber Day Reception. The gathering, which connects attendees with policymakers and Statehouse influencers, takes place March 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. New Governor Mike [...]
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