A Look at What the New Worker’s Comp Drug Formulary Law Means for Indiana Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) is a very extensively used and adopted worker’s compensation medical treatment, return-to-work and drug formulary guideline. ODG is evidenced-based and has impressive data analytics to back up those guidelines. Approximately 100 physicians of all medical specialties active in worker’s comp make [...]
On April 26, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting the repeal of the controversial rule, Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units – more commonly known as the Clean Power Plan. If implemented, the rule is projected to increase Indiana’s electricity rates 16% [...]
All but five states impose sales taxes, which in fiscal year 2016 raised over $363 billion in tax revenue for the states (and their localities). This figure represents a sizeable 22% of the states’ total tax collections. Just recently, the Council on State Taxation (COST) published its first evaluation of state statutes and rules that govern state and local [...]
The Indiana Chamber publicly announced its endorsements last week in two congressional primaries: Steve Braun in his bid for Indiana’s 4th District and Greg Pence for Indiana’s 6th District. Indiana Chamber of President Kevin Brinegar offered comments on both candidates. “Steve Braun has a proven track record as a business leader, state legislator and Indiana Department of Workforce Development [...]
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. The Court is grappling with the issue of whether states should be allowed to require online retailers to collect sales tax from customers in states where the online seller has no physical presence, no legal nexus. The Court’s precedent would say [...]
A couple significant pieces of tax legislation were left hanging when the regular session of the General Assembly ended in chaos on March 14. Both SB 242 and HB 1316 were deemed bills that “needed” to pass and are a large part of why the Governor called a special session to convene on May 14. Senate Bill 242 includes [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Worker’s compensation premiums can directly affect the bottom line of any business. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is aiding Hoosier companies in keeping those rates low by hosting the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference on May 24. The Indiana Worker’s Compensation Conference will offer strategies for companies learning to handle worker’s compensation claims. Conference topics will include worker’s [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is backing conservative businessman Steve Braun in his bid for Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. “Steve Braun has a proven track record as a business leader, state legislator and Indiana Department of Workforce Development commissioner. He is the candidate most qualified to deliver positive solutions and results on issues critical to businesses,” said [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Greg Pence in the Republican primary for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. “Greg Pence is passionate about helping Indiana be a global leader in innovation and economic opportunity,” offers Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “With his military, business and community experience, we expect him to be a productive first-term leader in [...]
By Bill Waltz, Indiana Chamber of Commerce vice president of taxation and public finance It was largely overshadowed by other headlines, but Congress recently passed a very significant piece of legislation. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 spends a lot – I mean a lot – of money: $1.3 trillion over the next fiscal year. It includes many substantial [...]
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