Indiana’s most recent budget forecast shows that our state surplus is on track to reach a stunning $6 billion by the end of the fiscal year in July. At a time when Hoosiers are facing rising costs on everything from fuel to food, it’s common [...]
HIGHLAND—With gas prices at an average of $5 nationwide and soaring higher in Northwest Indiana, State Senator Michael Griffin (D-Highland) has called on Governor Eric Holcomb to suspend the gas tax. “While I am most appreciative of the Governor’s attention to inflation relief, I fear [...]
INDIANAPOLIS- The State Budget Committee heard testimony today that the state's revenue is an unprecedented $3.3 billion above forecasts for the current budget cycle. The state will have reserves of $5.1 billion for this fiscal year and $4.1 billion in the next fiscal year. Senator [...]
Word Count: 823 As a member of the Senate Elections Committee, I participated in hearings across the state and listened to Hoosiers about why they deeply care about a fair redistricting process. Their message was very clear – an external citizens redistricting commission should draw [...]
INDIANAPOLIS ─ Today, State Senator J.D. Ford (D─Indianapolis) voted in favor of the state's proposed biennial budget. Indiana's budget is drafted in odd-numbered years and this year's budget will be put in place for FY 2022 and 2023. Sen. Ford offered the following comments on [...]
INDIANAPOLIS ─ On Thursday, the state tax revenue forecast was released showing an increase in Indiana’s revenue projections by $2.4 billion over the next 3 years. This provides the General Assembly with an opportunity to fund core budget items that were left out of the [...]
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