Tea Parties are urging Governor Mike Braun to veto the SB1 property tax bill

The Coalition of Central Indiana Tea Parties is urging Governor Mike Braun to veto the SB1 property tax bill if it remains in its current form. The Coalition is concerned the bill will raise taxes for Hoosiers by expanding the income taxing powers of local governments. The Coalition wants Braun to call a special session to address property tax reform.

When asked last week – about SB1, the much-amended property tax bill:  Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, on a possible veto

From WMUN’s Delaware County Today Radio show.

During an appearance last week on “Anderson Talks,” state representative Kyle Pierce noted the limitations put on local governments in the new property tax bill. Pierce told Oldies 101’s Mitch Henck the goal is simple.

 

Listen to “Anderson Talks” Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oldies 101.

 

A Special Meeting has been called by the Ball State University Board of Trustees – Thursday (April 17, 2025), at 10:30 a.m.  A Resolution Confirming Compliance with State and Federal Law is the only agenda item.

Even though there is no cure for Alzheimer’s at this point, that’s not stopping Purdue University researchers from studying it. John Herrick reports.

Anderson native Jesse Reynolds is stepping down after three successful years as the executive director of the Leadership Academy of Madison County. The Herald Bulletin reports Reynolds launched a countywide middle school leadership program, and his tenure saw increases in funding and community investment. Stephanie Moran will take over as the interim executive director, with a search committee expected to be formed soon.

Muncie Police confirmed Friday a body found last week in a local retention pond is that of 74-year-old Shonda Senita Howard reported missing in late December. The Star Press reports an autopsy showed no signs of foul play. The pond on South Tillotson Avenue is near where was last seen on Dec. 26 and near the apartment building where she lived. A Silver Alert was issued for Howard on Dec. 30.

 No one wants to see a child hurt especially when it’s from a gun that should’ve been locked away. Indianapolis Police say it’s a trend they’re seeing too often. Ryan Hedrick reports.

This week, Indiana joins the nation in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), saluting the men and women who are the first to respond in emergencies. Public safety telecommunicators serve as the critical link between people in crisis and first responders.

Today is Tax Day – file electronically, or my mail before midnight tonight – or file for an extension.