March 14, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Prosecutor salaries, property tax overhaul, minimum teacher salaries
A bill boosting local prosecutors’ salaries is discussed in the Senate. A House lawmaker proposes an overhaul to the property tax system. And lawmakers want to increase minimum teacher salaries.
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Legislative leaders say long-term property tax system overhaul should begin this session
Republican legislative leaders said there’s enough time this session to begin a long-term overhaul of the state’s property tax system.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
New report details national housing shortage, Indiana advocates call on governor for action
For every 100 extremely low-income renters in Indiana, there are only 38 affordable and available housing options. That’s according to a new report released by Prosperity Indiana and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Latino caucus, lawmakers say wave of anti-immigrant bills are 'not Hoosier hospitality'
Lawmakers and advocates say the nearly 20 proposed measures make Indiana hostile to immigrants who have invested in the state.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Bill aims to protect water utilities, customers from lawsuits over pollution like PFAS
An Indiana Senate bill aims to protect water utilities from lawsuits over water contamination — and the customers who ultimately pay for them.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
UAW union members approve a new contract with Rolls-Royce
United Auto Workers union members at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis overwhelmingly approved a new contract Wednesday.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
Thompson’s property tax reform proposal leaves many scratching their heads
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) proposed his version of property tax reform Wednesday, a dramatic overhaul of the property tax and local income tax system.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun orders limits on environmental laws, cuts environmental justice from permit criteria
Gov. Mike Braun signed two executive orders Wednesday. One aims to reduce environmental “over-regulation” to help businesses grow and another to cut environmental justice out of decision-making.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025
House committee remakes partisan school board candidates bill, sends it to full House
Legislation allowing school board candidates to declare a political party on the ballot is headed to the House floor for the second time this session.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2025
Bill would boost deputy prosecutor salaries to help reduce effects of attorney shortage
Indiana’s attorney shortage is hitting prosecutor and public defender offices particularly hard. And lawmakers want to boost state funding for deputy prosecutors and public defenders.
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