April 25, 2013
Associated PressIndiana taxpayers will see their personal income tax rate reduced by 5 percent over the next four years under a budget plan
agreed to Thursday by lawmakers. The plan also repeals the inheritance tax retroactive to Jan. 1.
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April 17, 2013
Associated PressWhile arguing for a 10-percent cut in the state's income tax, Pence also said he would like to see a quicker phase-out
of the state's inheritance tax.
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April 9, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe state revenue forecast due out April 16 will influence the next two-year budget and possibly help Gov. Mike Pence sell
lawmakers on his proposed 10-percent income-tax cut. Experts predict the numbers won't be much different from those in the
last forecast.
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April 4, 2013
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Pence drew closer to a budget compromise Thursday with the unveiling of a $30 billion Senate
plan that cuts the state income tax by $150 million and establishes a new roads fund.
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March 21, 2013
Associated PressHouse Speaker Brian Bosma says a national tea party group's "erroneous" campaign ads have made it harder for lawmakers to
support Gov. Mike Pence's proposal to cut Indiana's income tax by 10 percent.
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March 19, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinAlready skeptical of a mass-transit plan for the Indianapolis metro area, influential Sen. Luke Kenley said he decided it
was inappropriate to be listed as a sponsor without giving the bill his unqualified support.
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February 27, 2013
Associated PressIndiana Gov. Mike Pence is taking his pitch for a 10-percent cut in the personal income tax around the state after failing
to lock down support for his signature legislative priority inside the Statehouse.
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February 25, 2013
Associated PressThe Indiana House has signed off on a measure that would let local residents vote for higher taxes to pay for a $1.3 billion
expansion of the public transportation system.
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February 21, 2013
Associated PressHouse Republicans blocked a vote Thursday on Gov. Mike Pence's proposed tax cut, fending off — at least for now
— an attempt by Democrats to force them into the awkward position of rejecting one of the new GOP governor's top
legislative priorities.
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February 16, 2013
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway will need far more money than it will get from a proposed state tax subsidy if it hopes to
be in the top tier of U.S. racing venues, sports business experts said.
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November 21, 2012
Associated PressIndiana taxpayers will receive a $111 credit on their state income tax returns next year as the state distributes part of
its budget surplus. The credit will be $222 for couples filing joint returns.
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November 17, 2012
A report by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute and Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute recommends streamlining the
system.
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November 13, 2012
Associated PressA new report on Indiana's local income taxes urges state legislators to simplify a system that has seven types of taxes
and a two-year lag before the money collected by the state is distributed to local governments.
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October 6, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinIndiana’s major-party candidates for governor can’t bestow a job upon every unemployed Hoosier, but each has offered
what he considers the next-best thing: at least $500 million in tax cuts.
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October 29, 2011
Kathleen McLaughlinNot-for-profit-sector lobbyists are fighting President Obama’s proposal to limit the tax deduction for charitable donations.
Yet some local fundraisers who could be affected by it aren’t concerned.
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September 10, 2011
IBJ StaffShelbyville racetrack and casino could save millions if it successfully contests the way Indiana interprets state tax law.
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July 2, 2011
Francesca JaroszA drop in local income-tax revenue could put Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard between a familiar political rock and hard place
as he faces re-election. Next year’s budgets must be approved in October, when Ballard’s race with Democratic
challenger Melina Kennedy will be in the home stretch.
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June 18, 2011
Francesca JaroszMore agencies will be vying for a piece of the city’s income-tax revenue as next year’s budget process begins.
But with that money flat-lined next year, city leaders say there may not be enough to share.
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February 8, 2011
Associated PressLegislators are moving ahead with a plan to cut Indiana's corporate income tax by about 40 percent while holding off on
phasing out the state inheritance tax.
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January 18, 2011
Scott OlsonGovernor, economic development officials look to lure companies to Indiana that now may find doing business in Illinois too
costly. But a few experts question whether the state will see any immediate benefits.
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December 29, 2010
Associated PressThe State Department of Revenue estimates the change will affect about 1 million taxpayers and save the state about $200,000
in the next fiscal year.
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September 9, 2010
Francesca JaroszDwindling tax revenues will cause a projected $1.3 billion budget gap as the state enters its next budget, according a report
released Thursday by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute.
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April 1, 2010
Federal prosecutors allege man embezzled $1.6 million from a title insurance company.
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February 9, 2010
Chris O'MalleyAfter 30 years of government
studies of a regional transportation system, a private-sector group on Wednesday is set to unveil its own
plan that includes commuter rail and toll lanes added to congested interstate highways.
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October 26, 2009
Associated PressThe association representing 470 cities and towns wants lawmakers to pass legislation that would give municipalities the authority
to adopt local option income taxes.
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Same kind of Luddites who oppose I-69. Guessing their 501(c)(4) application probably sailed right through the IRS.
It hurts me that Indianapolis is turning into Chicago south with the rampant corruption that exists in our local government. Favors and money being passed back and forth like candy.
With Kravitz's huge ego I'm sure he would be confident in his ability to lower the quality of arts coverage to the mediocre level to which the STAR aspires overall. Besides, coverage of the arts is largely nonideological and requires that opinion be based on knowledge, which would disqualify the vast majority of the dwindling staff.
I wonder which of the altruistic industry/civic leaders who are promoting this plan have tied up cheap land purchase options on the "prime waterfront real estate" surrounding this future reservoir?
I'm sorry but what are Abdul's credentials for giving legal advice and opinions? Paul Ogden and Gary Welsh would be much better candidates.