Articles tagged as: indiana state budget
April 23, 2025
Lawmakers question $280M tax incentives for small nuclear plants during state budget shortfall
A bill that could keep coal plants online and give tax incentives to small modular nuclear reactors is headed to the governor's desk. Some lawmakers question whether Hoosiers should pay for those incentives with a $2 billion shortfall in the state budget.
Read MoreApril 22, 2025
A $10M deficit could mean dirtier restrooms, fewer lifeguards at Indiana state parks this summer
Indiana's state parks are expected to face a $10 million deficit — with only a few days left before state lawmakers finalize the budget. Without more funding, there may not be enough seasonal staff this summer.
Read MoreApril 21, 2025
Final public testimony on state budget centers on avoiding cuts after 'bleak' revenue forecast
Republican budget architects said they made "a lot of progress" over the weekend crafting a state budget that takes into account $2 billion less in revenue than previously thought. But those leaders are mum on the specifics of what that progress includes.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast
"All options are on the table" for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Senate advances $46.8 billion state budget that creates 'some angst,' will evolve further
The Senate advanced the budget bill Tuesday, a $46.8 billion spending plan that will evolve further over the next several days.
Read MoreApril 14, 2025
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' efforts to increase revenue for state budget
Senate Democrats proposed a series of amendments to the budget Monday that would generate more money for the state — and Republicans rejected them all.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
State’s proposed budget could cost Indiana Historical Society its building
Provisions in the state’s draft budget could leave the Indiana Historical Society in a bind, possibly without a building.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
House advances state budget bill as lawmakers face threat of federal funding cuts
Lawmakers from both parties are thinking about huge potential cuts in federal funding as they write this year’s state budget.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2025
Braun's budget proposal includes tax relief, universal vouchers, $700 million in spending cuts
Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a state budget proposal Thursday that provides nearly $700 million in tax relief, inflationary funding increases for K-12 schools and enough money to eliminate child care waitlists.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
Lawmakers 'cautiously optimistic' as forecast shows minimal revenue growth for new state budget
Indiana lawmakers of both parties say they’re cautiously optimistic about the state’s financial situation ahead of writing a new, two-year state budget.
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