By Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEO The Indiana Department of Revenue (IDOR) has unveiled a web page with a new pass-through entity tax (PTET) form, instructions and an FAQ. As Hoosier businesses prepare to file their 2022 return, they can consult the site to ensure that tax savings aren’t left on the table. As you may recall, [...]
There are few bigger cheerleaders for the state of Indiana than Jake Budler. That is pretty impressive considering he’s not even a native Hoosier. Born in Chicago and raised in South Africa, Budler quickly became an advocate for Indiana after relocating here six years ago for work. In particular, he realized central Indiana is a special place for entrepreneurs. [...]
Woodworking isn’t what most would consider a high-tech industry. Crafts in the trade are most often handmade using relatively old-school tools. But an Indiana start-up has created a digital marketplace to help woodworking artisans reach a broader market and aid buyers in finding those one-of-a-kind items they’re seeking. For the past decade Tyler Jones has watched his grandfather, Phil [...]
State lawmakers are considering multiple measures this session to improve the mental and physical health of Hoosiers. The Indiana Chamber believes the best way to improve in these areas – directly and with a dedicated funding stream – is to increase Indiana’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack. The 2023 legislation to enhance mental health (Senate Bill 1) and [...]
By Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEO The second edition of our 2023 Legislative Agenda is now available. This document details 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 and edit those that have been modified. [...]
Today, I testified in the House Public Health Committee on Senate Bill 4, which contains the recommendations from the Governor's Public Health Commission to improve Indiana's health metrics, particularly in more rural areas. Below are my remarks: Senate Bill 4 works to improve the quality of life in rural communities throughout Indiana. Attracting talent in rural Indiana has been [...]
By Kevin Brinegar, Indiana Chamber president and CEOAs the second half of the Indiana General Assembly gets underway, we’ve already seen a critical victory as Senate Bill 2 has become law, providing federal income tax relief to many Hoosier businesses. The new law – which brings with it more than $100 million in savings – is most impactful for small [...]
The House approved an amended version of the two-year state budget this week on a party-line vote. The House Republicans' budget appropriates approximately $43.3B for fiscal years 2024-2025. For comparison, Governor Holcomb’s proposed budget appropriated $42.9B for the biennium. Both versions of the budget anticipate healthy reserves at or above 10-12%. The Governor’s budget projected a structural surplus of [...]
The enigmatic Duane Thomas, a star running back for the Dallas Cowboys who refused to speak to coaches, teammates and the media for an entire 1971 season yet helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl VI, once said: “If the Super Bowl is the ultimate game, how come there is another one next year?” Still, most would [...]
The apprehension about artificial intelligence has been around since the technology first emerged. The worries have ranged from eliminating the need for human workers and promoting privacy invasion to launching nuclear missiles and spurring a robot uprising. Now include plagiarism, intellectual theft and educational cheating to the list. This thanks to a San Francisco-based non-profit organization called Open AI [...]
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