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VIDEO: No Downtime Between Sessions for the Indiana Chamber

VIDEO: No Downtime Between Sessions for the Indiana Chamber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcaocCuc3_o So what does the Indiana Chamber do between legislative sessions? Our vice president of public policy and general counsel Adam H. Berry relays that work between legislative sessions is focused on advancing policy priorities, supporting members through legal action and shaping long-term strategy with partners so our team returns to the Statehouse prepared with practical, member-driven solutions. [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-04-24T08:37:53-04:00April 27th, 2026|

Session May Be Over, But Policy Momentum Continues

Session May Be Over, But Policy Momentum Continues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iHp-3hf-jc Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares that the Indiana Chamber will now turn its focus to gathering insights post-session and continue working to enhance economic development, talent and more. The Chamber also will lead on cultivating responsible data center policy and keep members updated on happenings throughout the year. Our Final Legislative Report and Scorecard are [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-03-06T15:33:24-05:00March 6th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Improve Childcare Options, Modernize Township Government

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is urging lawmakers to continue advancing legislation that supports thriving communities and a competitive business climate by addressing two foundational needs: access to reliable childcare and having a modern, efficient local government. “Strong communities are built through smart, practical policies that support both people and the systems they depend on,” offers Vanessa [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-10T09:27:48-05:00February 10th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Lauds Tort Reform Bill Passing House

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders is calling on state senators to now support and pass House Bill 1417 on tort reform. The legislation, which passed the House today 61-34, brings long overdue clarity to how public nuisance claims can be used and raises the cap on qualified settlement offers – reducing costly litigation [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-02-02T17:08:25-05:00February 2nd, 2026|

Short Session Still Long on Optimism at Midpoint

Short Session Still Long on Optimism at Midpoint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODLsfLe6yc&feature=youtu.be Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares reasons to be positive about the 2026 Indiana General Assembly as the halfway point arrives. Last week alone included movement on Chamber priorities like tort reform, childcare, work-based learning and local government modernization.

Matt Ottinger2026-02-02T09:02:31-05:00February 2nd, 2026|

More Housing Availability May Be in Indiana’s Future

More Housing Availability May Be in Indiana’s Future

HB 1001 / Chamber Supports House Bill 1001, authored by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart), would take meaningful steps toward reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers, streamlining housing approvals and allowing a broader mix of housing types. These reforms will help lower development costs, increase housing supply and approve predictability for private investment. We provided testimony in support of this legislation in [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-26T08:40:00-05:00January 26th, 2026|

Indiana Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce today announced its top legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Among the list are addressing barriers to work-based learning opportunities, tort reform to help maintain a business-friendly climate and creating additional childcare options. All of the organization’s goals align with its current visioning plan for the state, Indiana Prosperity 2035 (IP35). A survey of [...]

Matt Ottinger2026-01-13T15:51:20-05:00January 7th, 2026|

Summer Season Brings Efforts to Improve Education, Workforce

Summer Season Brings Efforts to Improve Education, Workforce

The next few months will see significant efforts in K-12 education and workforce development efforts to transition to new realities in policy, funding, program structures and new strategic directions. For K-12 schools, a proposed new A to F school ranking and accountability system was rolled out on June 4 by the Indiana Department of Education. The public rulemaking process [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-07-08T13:32:11-04:00July 9th, 2025|

New Laws Impacting Businesses Take Effect July 1

New Laws Impacting Businesses Take Effect July 1

A host of pro-jobs, pro-economy bills were backed by the Indiana Chamber and passed during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. There are also others on which the Chamber was neutral or opposed that will still be significant. Below is a compilation of these new laws that are likely impactful for your organization: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY HB 1322 - Blockchain Technology By [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-06-27T14:47:57-04:00June 27th, 2025|

Big Policy Wins Net Record ROI for Indiana Chamber Members

Big Policy Wins Net Record ROI for Indiana Chamber Members

During the 2025 General Assembly, the Indiana Chamber loudly championed legislation to aid the business community and opposed legislation that would hinder growth and harm free enterprise. Our annual Return on Investment translates that advocacy to dollars, detailing the specific impact each successful Chamber action had on our members' bottom line. This year's result: the highest-ever return for your [...]

Matt Ottinger2025-06-02T15:31:01-04:00June 2nd, 2025|

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