Hoosier Economy

Yoder: Budget Works for Wealthy, Shirks the Rest

INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, Senate Republicans voted an amended HB 1001 out of the Legislature to be signed by the Governor. Assistant Minority Leader Shelli Yoder (D–Bloomington) offered the following statement:  “I called this budget a disappointment on the floor, and I think all of its iterations [...]

2023-05-01T13:07:18-04:00May 1st, 2023|

Melton Responds to Senate Republicans’ Proposed Budget

INDIANAPOLIS—On Thursday, Senate Republicans released their biennial budget proposal. Appropriations Ranking Minority Member Eddie Melton (D-Gary) released the following statement: “Though the Senate Republicans’ budget is a marked improvement over the House version, our record surplus means we have the means to go even further [...]

2023-04-13T14:10:45-04:00April 13th, 2023|

Qaddoura Statement on Revenue Forecast

INDIANAPOLIS— Today, the State Budget Committee received the updated revenue forecast that adds nearly $370M to FY 23, and $1.24B to FY24-25, bringing Indiana's structural surplus to $2.5B and total combined balances to nearly $4.8B by the end of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023. State [...]

2022-12-15T14:30:32-05:00December 15th, 2022|

Pol Comments on Cleveland Cliffs Plan to Lower Emissions

INDIANAPOLIS— Recent reports have found that Hoosiers are paying higher utility costs due mainly to Indiana’s dependence on more expensive fossil fuels that have often been unable to provide power. Cleveland Cliffs have recently announced its efforts to design large-scale carbon capture at its Burns [...]

2022-12-12T10:26:03-05:00December 12th, 2022|

Pol Comments on Health Committee Hearing on Cannabis

INDIANAPOLIS— Today, the Interim Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services heard testimony on Delta 8, Delta 9, and other THC products regarding potential health benefits, potential decriminalization, and other potential consequences. State Senator Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) offered the following statement about [...]

2022-09-20T16:25:32-04:00September 20th, 2022|
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