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Taxes and Cuts in the Indiana State Budget
April 25, 2025
A $2 cigarette tax and cuts to both public health and higher education in the state budget. Gov. Braun launches a forensic audit of the IEDC amid allegations of self-dealing. A bill offering tax incentives to coal plants and small nuclear reactors.
A $2.4 Billion Loss in Revenue
April 18, 2025
State Revenue Forecasts project a $2.4 billion loss in revenue, the worst forecast since the Great Recession. Governor Braun unveils significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The property tax overhaul is signed in to law.
House GOP Passes Property Tax Overhaul
April 11, 2025
The House GOP passes a major property tax overhaul. Differences between the House and Senate budget proposals. A House committee scales back and refocuses controversial measures to eliminate DEI programs in state agencies and educational institutions.
Partisan School Board Election Bill Advances
April 4, 2025
A partisan school board elections bill advances. The Indiana House guts a bill eliminating the statute of limitations on reporting certain sex crimes. Secretary of State Diego Morales refuses to answer questions over a privately funded India trip.
A Possible Primary Challenge for Sen. Young
March 28, 2025
A possible primary challenger for Senator Todd Young. A democratic property tax proposal.
Hundreds Rally for Property Tax Relief
March 21, 2025
Hundreds rally at the statehouse for property tax relief. Former State Senator Karen Tallian named the new Indiana Democratic Party Chair. Federal Democratic Senators help advance a continuing resolution, prompting outcry from many in the party.
A Major Property Tax System Overhaul
March 14, 2025
Proposals for a major property tax system overhaul to completely change how property taxes are calculated. The role of pharmacy benefits managers in lowering the costs of medication. A proposed raise to teacher minimum wage may strain school budgets.
LEAP District Spending Approaches $1 Billion
March 7, 2025
LEAP district spending nears $1 billion, with only Eli Lilly so far signed on. The Senate approves a study committee to look at relocating a casino. A proposal to introduce consumer protections against medical debt collection fails to advance.
The Midpoint of the Legislative Session |
February 28, 2025
The midpoint of the 2025 legislative session. The Indiana Senate approves a bill to ban DEI initiatives in state government and local schools. The House advances a ban on transgender women in college sports. The Senate approves a bill that would require school board candidates to declare a political party affiliation. February 28, 2025
House GOP Advance Their Budget Proposal
February 21, 2025
The House GOP advances their budget proposal with new money for DCS and the Department of Corrections but no new tax cuts. A controversial immigration bill passes the House. Under the bill, the attorney general would have the power to go after businesses that employ undocumented immigrants. Governor Braun threatens to veto major property tax reform if it doesn’t “improve”.
The Property Tax Reform Bill Overhauled
February 14, 2025
The property tax reform bill sees a major overhaul, focusing savings on older Hoosiers and disabled veterans. A committee approves major changes to the Healthy Indiana Plan. Medicaid legislation expands contraceptive access but limits methods offered.
More Charges Against AG Todd Rokita
February 7, 2025
New disciplinary charges filed against AG Todd Rokita. Governor Braun calls on local community leaders to “prove” that his property tax proposal would harm their budgets. A controversial “national identity” bill receives little support in committee.
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