Matt Greller: Tax reform must complement, not undermine, fiscal health
When revenue growth is compressed and uncertainty grows, the result is predictable.
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Mayor Sue Finkam: Property tax reforms in SEA 1 are far from perfect
Hoosiers move to Carmel and other growing Indiana cities not despite our spending but because of it.
Terry Spradlin: Indiana tax reform threatens schools, communities
Undermining education undermines Indiana’s prosperity.
Rep. Todd Huston: Homeowners frustrated with rising property tax bills
We’re simply asking local units to do exactly what state government and families across Indiana have had to do–live within our means.
Stephanie Wells: Reform could improve state’s tax competitiveness
It’s important to consider our tax burden relative to that of other states that compete with us for talent and investment.
Mayor Scott Willis: SEA 1 cuts into city revenue for essential services
It becomes harder to guarantee that emergency help arrives when people need it most.
George Gemelas: Indiana just leveled up as leader in nuclear power
It’s now up to state leaders to keep up the momentum and do it right.
Sen. Travis Holdman: Reform is a balancing act that needs time to play out
An overhaul of SEA 1 should not be expected.
Karen Celestino-Horseman: Thanks, Obama: The Affordable Care Act saved my life
The ACA was enacted to provide affordable health care for all people needing it. I have no idea how we lost sight of that vision.
Dr. Richard Feldman: Trump’s claims linking Tylenol, autism lack rigor
Women should feel safe prudently using Tylenol during pregnancy.
Deborah Daniels: There is no rational justification for redistricting
The approach is devoid of reason or fair play: “They cheated, so we have to cheat.”
Nathan Gotsch: The dirty little secret about Indiana elections
As the size of the race increases, the rules unique to independent candidates become nearly impossible to overcome.
Dana Black: Political courage, authenticity can counter Trump
Republicans don’t need to become Democrats to stand up to Trump.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after record 43-day disruption
House lawmakers made their long-awaited return to the nation’s capital this week after nearly eight weeks away. Republicans used their slight majority to get the bill over the finish line with a mostly party-line vote of 222-209.
House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away
The prospect of travel delays due to the shutdown could complicate the vote. Still, Speaker Mike Johnson said the GOP was “very optimistic” about the outcome.
Washington group making TV push for Indiana redistricting
The anti-tax Club for Growth is trying again to turn up the pressure on Indiana’s Republican legislators to support a new round of congressional redistricting.
Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments
The legal issue over the funding could be rendered moot soon if a deal advancing on Capitol Hill to end the shutdown is adopted. That measure—which has passed the Senate, with the House expected to vote as soon as Wednesday—would fund SNAP through September.
Congressional report cites Purdue in push for tighter limits on Chinese students
A congressional report uses Purdue University as a case study to argue for tighter limits on Chinese students and academic partnerships, even as it praises the school’s research security policies.
Health care premium spikes set to squeeze small businesses
Premiums for Affordable Care Act plans, which are used for thousands of small businesses, are expected to jump 114% on average in the new year, when COVID-era tax credits expire.
Author of 2021 Indiana congressional map now on board for mid-cycle redistricting
State Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, is the 13th Senate Republican to signal support for new maps.