SB 246 would allow the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to certify some acres of ground as a wildland, which counts as a tax break. It's not to be confused with a bill already signed into law that would take away wetland protections.

Groups that represent home builders and developers often talk about how environmental regulation adds to the cost of building a new home, making home ownership unaffordable for many Hoosiers. But just how much do environmental regulations specifically factor into the price of a home?