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UPDATED: Recap, Commentary on House-Passed Budget

The House approved an amended version of the two-year state budget this week on a party-line vote. The House Republicans' budget appropriates approximately $43.3B for fiscal years 2024-2025. For comparison, Governor Holcomb’s proposed budget appropriated $42.9B for the biennium. Both versions of the budget anticipate healthy reserves at or above 10-12%. The Governor’s budget projected a structural surplus of [...]

2023-02-24T12:04:53-05:00February 17th, 2023|

Keeping Antiquated System Wins Out as Township Merger Bill Killed

A group of self-interested people determined to maintain the status quo and protect a flawed township structure succeeded in bringing down the township reform legislation this week. The House Republican caucus elected to not bring House Bill 1005 before the full House, despite it previously being passed by two separate committees. The measure would have required townships with a [...]

2018-02-09T13:42:26-05:00February 9th, 2018|

Surprise Disappointment After Health Committee Passes Smoking Age Increase to 21  

Bill and Title: HB 1380 – Tobacco Products Purchasing Age Author: Rep. Charlie Brown (D-Gary) Summary: Raises the age from 18 years to 21 for prohibitions and crimes concerning the sale, purchase and possession of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Makes a corresponding change to the laws concerning e-cigarettes, tobacco retailer permits and admission to establishments where smoking is [...]

2018-02-02T13:50:11-05:00February 2nd, 2018|