(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce applauds Governor Mike Braun’s announcement this morning to invest $200 million to expand affordable childcare via the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) vouchers. The State Budget Committee will review the Governor’s decision later this week. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders remarks on what this action means for Indiana’s economy, [...]
HB 1461 / Chamber Supports House Bill 1461, authored by Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), is a wide-ranging road funding bill that has advanced from the Senate Appropriations Committee with significant changes – including a 125% increase in registration fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. The amendment, offered by Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), also addresses low water crossing projects, [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) —Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on Gov. Mike Braun’s first State of the State address: “It’s so advantageous for Indiana to have a successful business leader as the state’s chief executive, looking for efficiencies, being bold and seizing opportunities. That mindset by Gov. Braun and his administration will better position the state [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its Top 10 legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Included on the list are ensuring any property tax reforms don’t shift the burden to businesses and addressing barriers to labor force participation while investing in upskilling the workforce. These policy goals align with the organization’s latest visioning plan for [...]
Cross-sector tech innovation event drew thousands of attendees and hundreds of startups in SportsTech, Healthcare, Ag & Food, HardTech and Software INDIANAPOLIS – Rally, the world’s largest cross-sector innovation conference, concluded after three days and hundreds of content sessions, investor meetups, cross-sector collaborations, technology demonstrations and a $5 million pitch competition. “The conference surpassed all our expectations,” said Christopher [...]
There was a great deal of buzz this year about the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). It wasn’t if the General Assembly would allocate funds for another round of the program, but rather how much. In the end, lawmakers earmarked $500 million for what they’re calling READI 2.0. After the rosy April revenue forecast, some bill watchers [...]
Senate Bill 1, authored by Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield), passed unanimously out of the Indiana Senate last week. This bill helps address an important issue for Hoosier businesses. (Representative Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) is carrying the legislation in the House.) Mental health concerns cost Indiana employers $885 million annually in lost productivity and they cost the state $708 million per [...]
Suggests Policies to Help Bolster Attainment Level, Fill Jobs (INDIANAPOLIS) — Improving K-12 outcomes for students of all races and income levels and greatly elevating the postsecondary attainment levels of Indiana’s adult workforce are the most significant challenges facing the state, according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. That’s because in the race to develop and establish a well-skilled, [...]
The Biden Administration has announced funding for 90 projects across the state totaling $3.3 billion tied to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The greatest percentage of these investments — $2.7 billion or 82% — are targeted towards road and bridge improvements. Additionally, funding and other support has been announced to boost internet connectivity, improve water infrastructure, build [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z8WQS0H3rg Earlier this month, the Governor’s Public Health Commission released its recommendations on how to improve Indiana’s public health system – through enhanced deliverability, cooperation and programs. Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar offers his reaction to the new report and what steps could be most impactful.
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