October 10, 2025

Legislative and State Government Updates💭

Lowering Hoosiers' Taxes

In Indiana, we understand the economy doesn't grow because of government. Instead, it works best when households and businesses can prosper by keeping more of their hard-earned money. That's why I'm proud of our state's ranking as one of the top 10 most taxpayer-friendly states in the nation and our low cost of living.

This is due in large part to our strong track record of cutting taxes, returning money directly to taxpayers, maintaining balanced budgets and paying down debt.

In recent legislative sessions, Senate Republicans supported new laws that are lowering state income taxes to 2.9% by 2027.

Other recent income-tax cuts include:

Exempting military income for members of the Armed Forces and National Guard from the income tax;
Phasing out income taxes on military retirement pensions and survivors benefits;
Doubling the income-tax exemption parents can claim for a new child; and
Cutting the corporate income-tax rate by approximately 42%.

Responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars is one of my top priorities, and I am proud of the work we have done to cut waste and lower taxes for Hoosiers. As always, if you have questions or comments about these or other policies, please contact me.

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FAFSA Now Open

Indiana high school students and their families can now get an early start on financial planning for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open earlier than ever before, giving families extra time to complete the application process and maximize their financial aid opportunities.

Beginning this year, the FAFSA form now includes updates designed to make the process easier and faster.

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