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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowLawmakers are preparing to return to the Statehouse next week for a special session that will focus on two key issues: abortion and how to spend some of the state’s $6.1 billion the state has in reserves.
That’s right—$6.1 billion. That huge balance in the state’s reserve accounts is the result of higher than expected tax receipts as well as pandemic relief money the federal government sent to the state. Gov. Eric Holcomb wants lawmakers to send some of that money back to Hoosiers in the form of $225 tax refund checks.
In this week’s podcast, IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener—in for vacationing host Mason King—talks about the upcoming session with Peter Blanchard, IBJ’s new Statehouse reporter, and managing editor Greg Weaver, who has spent much of his career writing about and editing reporters who cover Indiana politics.
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What a great problem to have… too much money!
The State Legislature should allocate a portion of of the funds towards Infrastructure. Indiana, the Crossroads of America, should have some of the best roads in the nation. I have seen significant improvements on our highways and in rural areas, but downtown Indianapolis needs some help.
Drivers should not need to complete very dangerous maneuvers to avoid a pothole. Take some money and give it to the City of Indianapolis – they desperately need it. With better roads and sidewalks, Indianapolis can better continue being the states main economic engine. Also, some investment in Public Transportation would be a great help too… Purple and Blue Lines!!
Can they use this to FIX THE roads in Marion County??? PLEASE!!! new tires are expensive!!