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A Senate committee walked back the impact of a property tax bill Tuesday, a day after IndyStar reported how it would benefit a state GOP party leader.  As introduced, House Bill 1166 would have prohibited local assessors from increasing someone’s property taxes after a property owner wins a tax appeal for the following four years, unless there are significant changes that impact the property.  While Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, said the original bill will help people across the state, he...

SB 1381, which would bar counties from curbing big wind and solar, is quietly a path to become law, writes the Hoosiers for Home Rules president.

34 Indiana counties restrict wind, solar projects. Lawmakers are pushing a bill to override them. London Gibson and Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star Why a state law hurt Indianas solar energy industry Replay Video UP NEXT The roads in Henry County, Indiana, were dotted with signs protesting projects locals say will infringe on their rights and their quality of life: wind turbines.  The county is one of 34 around the state with ordinances that restrict wind and solar projects, o...

The growth of energy from renewable sources such as sunlight and wind should be a high priority in Indiana.

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)-- With coal plants across the state closing, state representative Ed Soliday, said the market for renewable energy is growing. He authored HB 1381 and he said he believes this is a way for the state to invest and attract larger corporations to Indiana. "The big companies are saying we're not going [...]

Banning natural gas would cut emissions. But lawmakers dont want that happening in Indiana. Sarah Bowman and London Gibson, Indianapolis Star Energy and the economy Replay Video UP NEXT Cities across the country are pushing for electric-only buildings, some by banning natural gas, as part of an ongoing effort to curb emissions and stall climate change. But another national push is underway in state legislatures to prevent this type of ban from happening elsewhere — including...

Indiana Proposes Bill to Protect Natural Gas Use in Homes While some states want to prohibit the use of natural gas to curb the impact of climate change, Indiana lawmakers have proposed a precautionary bill that would prevent any specific fuel-source ban. Sarah Bowman and London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star   |   March 3, 2021   |  Analysis (TNS) — Cities across the country are pushing for electric-only buildings, some by banning natural...

Proposed law would force local governments to adopt state standards

Proposed law would force local governments to adopt state standards

Proposed law would force local governments to adopt state standards