Clarifying Employer Enforcement Immigration Legislation
We feel it might be helpful to provide a bit more color on a specific bill that has received a bit of attention this week, with one news outlet citing it as “discriminatory.” House Bill 1531 regarding immigration, authored by Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City), was voted out of committee last week and passed the full House with a 64-26 vote after a brief discussion. The Chamber testified as “neutral” to the bill in [...]
Budget Bill Advances With Heightened Concern Over Federal Funding
HB 1001 / Chamber Supports in Part Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1001, the state’s two-year budget plan, on a 66-28 party-line vote, sending it to the Senate for further consideration. The $54 billion spending package, crafted by House Republicans, includes modest increases for K-12 education, expanded school vouchers and workforce development initiatives. Key Provisions in HB 1001 Economic Development: House Republicans added back funding for the Direct Flights [...]
Positive Legislative Momentum at Session Midpoint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ojykCPApU Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shared encouraging legislative developments Friday as the session hit the halfway mark. Room for improvement remains on energy siting reform and increasing the state’s cigarette tax to boost public health and fund state programs.
Horizon League Shares Ticket Offer for Conference Championships
March Madness is approaching and our member Horizon League has a special ticket offer for hoops fans! Make your plans to be in Indy March 10-11 at the Corteva Coliseum on the Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2025 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships! Visit www.HorizonLeague.com/indy for championships information including game tickets and the all new HL Individual Membership through which fans can become HL members and receive a unique, Indy-centric shirt, HL [...]
Property Tax Bill Overhaul Sparks Pushback From Governor Braun
SB 1 / Chamber Neutral Senate Bill 1, authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle), is a key element of Governor Mike Braun’s legislative agenda, designed to provide broad property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners. The original bill sought to restructure Indiana’s property tax system with significant reforms, including a new formula for the homestead standard deduction. The bill also repealed the supplemental homestead deduction and introduced a maximum property tax liability credit for all [...]
