STATEHOUSE UPDATE: HOUSE PASSES GAMING EXPANSION
The Indiana House of Representatives passed an expansion of slots at the race tracks by a vote of 54-44. The expansion would pay for the property tax relief in the state budget.
STATEHOUSE UPDATE: HOUSE PASSES ADDITIONAL TAXES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
By a vote of 74-25, the Indiana House of Representatives gave local governments more power to raise taxes in exchange for property tax relief. Under the measure locals could levy a .25 public safety tax to pay for police and pensions, in addition, local governments could levy an income tax, but must reduce property taxes accordingly.
