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Rep. Robin Shackleford Anna Groover Rep. Robin Shackleford Anna Groover

Shackleford votes against Republican tax hike on Hoosiers, “We need to prioritize our most vulnerable’

Today, April 10, Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill (SB) 1 with an amendment that will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and public school services by $1.4 billion over three years. 

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Rep. Dant Chesser Anna Groover Rep. Dant Chesser Anna Groover

Lawmakers from Southern Indiana honor Jeff High Red Devils for winning the 4A state championship

On Tuesday, April 8, state representatives from Southern Indiana honored the Jeffersonville High School boys’ basketball team with a House resolution. The resolution, authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), congratulates the team for winning the 4A state championship– snapping their opponent's 43-game win streak. State Rep. Ed Clere (R-New Albany), State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) and State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) co-authored the resolution. 

 

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Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover Rep. Alex Burton Anna Groover

Burton votes against Republican tax hike on Hoosiers

Today, April 10, Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill (SB) 1 with an amendment that will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and public school services by $1.4 billion over three years. While the bill was pushed through with very little time to review the possible fiscal impact, it's clear that SB 1 will provide minimal property tax relief to Hoosiers. Republican leadership told Hoosiers it's time to "tighten our belts" while discussing this legislation, despite House Democrats' concerns that SB 1 will choke the life out of vital services provided by local governments.

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Rep. Pat Boy Anna Groover Rep. Pat Boy Anna Groover

Boy votes against tax hike on Hoosiers

Today, Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill (SB) 1 with an amendment that will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and public school services by $1.4 billion over three years. While the bill was pushed through with very little time to review the possible fiscal impact, it's clear that SB 1 will provide minimal property tax relief to Hoosiers. Republican leadership told Hoosiers it's time to "tighten our belts" while discussing this legislation, despite House Democrats' concerns that SB 1 will choke the life out of vital services provided by local governments.

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Rep. Maureen Bauer Anna Groover Rep. Maureen Bauer Anna Groover

Bauer votes against Republican tax hike on Hoosiers

Today, April 10, Indiana House Republicans passed Senate Bill (SB) 1 with an amendment that will potentially increase Hoosiers' local income taxes by $1.1 billion annually while cutting police, fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and public school services by $1.4 billion over three years. While the bill was pushed through with very little time to review the possible fiscal impact, it's clear that SB 1 will provide minimal property tax relief to Hoosiers. Republican leadership told Hoosiers it's time to "tighten our belts" while discussing this legislation, despite House Democrats' concerns that SB 1 will choke the life out of vital services provided by local governments.

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