Press Releases
Indiana Chamber Statement on Cigarette Tax Increase in State Budget
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the just released conference committee report for House Bill 1001, the state’s two-year budget, which now includes a $2 per pack increase in the cigarette tax: “With today's announcement of an increase in the cigarette tax, the first in over 17 years, we are taking the necessary [...]
Indiana Chamber Video Statement: Time is Now for Cigarette Tax Hike
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders offers a new video statement on why lawmakers should increase the cigarette tax by $2 per pack: The video snippets are available for download via a Dropbox zip folder and include the following: Very brief :20 option focused on the policy – with and without nameplate Longer :50 [...]
Indiana Chamber Statement on Budget Revenue Forecast, Calls for Increase in Cigarette Tax
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the just released April revenue forecast for the state, which will guide final budget negotiations in the General Assembly: “With today’s announcement by the State Budget Committee on the revenue forecast, it’s clear we must tighten our belts and consider new sources of revenue to ease [...]
Indiana Chamber on Governor Signing Property Tax Relief Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Governor Mike Braun has signed Senate Bill 1, the property tax relief reform package, following its passage this morning in the Indiana Senate (27-22). Comments Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders: “This is landmark legislation for Hoosier employers and citizens – providing both near-term relief for homeowners, businesses and farmers while initiating long-term [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
