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Considering the State Budget

House Bill 1001, aka the state budget bill, was introduced by Rep. Jeffrey Thompson (R-Lizton) and an initial presentation was received by the House Ways and Means Committee in early January. The bill includes a list of all the spending priorities over the next two years and includes some policy. The Chamber supports many of the provisions in HB [...]

2023-02-15T10:57:29-05:00February 15th, 2023|

Legislators Intent on Property Tax Relief

Indiana lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s property tax system due to high assessments last spring that may result in high tax bills this year. The Association of Indiana Counties reported that assessed values increased by 15% from 2021 to 2022, compared to a 5% increase the year before. Legislators are proposing bills that range from mild tweaks [...]

2023-01-23T11:06:47-05:00January 23rd, 2023|

Indiana Chamber Reacts to Senate Republicans’ Agenda, Reaffirms Its Priorities

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar and Vice President of Taxation and Public Finance David Ober comment on the Indiana Senate Republicans’ 2023 legislative agenda, which was announced this afternoon. “There are many points of commonality between the Indiana Chamber’s and Senate Republicans’ efforts this session,” Brinegar says. “We’re eager to get started as some [...]

2023-01-09T14:26:00-05:00January 9th, 2023|

Chamber Members: Don’t Miss the Indiana Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Preview

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislative Preview is quickly approaching. Join us on November 21 – one day before Organization Day – to hear from the Indiana Chamber and a panel of legislative leaders on the issues in the 2023 session that will have the greatest impact on the Hoosier business community. The Indiana Chamber will also share its viewpoints [...]

2022-11-10T10:12:47-05:00November 10th, 2022|

Midterm Matters: A Look at the 2022 Election

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8WZdfcWHdE The 2022 election is shaping up to be more spirited than even imagined. Jeff Brantley, the Indiana Chamber's senior VP of political affairs and foundation, talks about the battles and why this midterm election is so important. Vote early or on Election Day to help elect candidates who support businesses, the Hoosier workforce and our economy.

2022-11-08T11:16:01-05:00November 7th, 2022|

Thompson Brings Decades of Experience to Ways and Means Chairmanship

Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]

2022-10-03T14:32:23-04:00October 3rd, 2022|

Thompson Brings Decades of Experience to Ways and Means Chairmanship

Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has selected a new chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. A member since 1998, Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) will succeed Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) as the top fiscal leader in the House of Representatives. The appointment takes immediate effect, and Rep. Thompson will participate as [...]

2022-09-29T14:10:45-04:00September 29th, 2022|

Congressional Delegation, Secretary Buttigieg Among Speakers Slated for 2022 D.C. Fly-in

(INDIANAPOLIS) — An esteemed list of speakers continues to be assembled to address attendees at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce D.C. Fly-in event to be held September 21-22. Among those scheduled will be a brief address from former South Bend Mayor, Democratic presidential candidate and current U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “We’re excited about delivering an experience worthy [...]

2022-08-31T09:51:40-04:00August 31st, 2022|

House Awaits Naming of New Ways and Means Chair

A new fiscal leader will be announced in the Indiana House at any time. Speaker of the House Todd Huston (R-Fishers) is expected to name a successor for retiring House Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) before the end of summer. A number of representatives in the House Republican Caucus are rumored to be in the running [...]

2022-08-29T12:18:53-04:00August 29th, 2022|

What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Business?

The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 5376, more commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act (previously known as the Build Back Better Act and the 2022 Budget Reconciliation Bill), by a vote of 51-50 Sunday with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the deciding vote.  The bill now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.  This is a massive [...]

2022-08-22T14:40:07-04:00August 10th, 2022|