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House adopts biennial budget after hours-long debate over funding priorities, higher education and health programs
Summary
The House approved the conference committee report on the state budget (House Bill 1001). Sponsors said the package protects K‑12 and public safety while trimming other agencies; Democrats criticized cuts to public health, early‑childhood programs and higher education governance changes embedded in the budget.
The Indiana House adopted the conference committee report on House Bill 1001 after extended floor debate that focused on priorities for education, public health, higher education governance and childcare.
Representative Jonathan Thompson, the budget’s lead presenter, described the package as "a state budget that lives within our means" and said it prioritizes education, public safety and fiscal reserves while continuing the state’s path of tax reductions. "We continue with the tax savings for Hoosiers by continuing the decline in the state income tax rate," Thompson said, urging support.
Opponents across the Democratic caucus urged rejection. Representative Porter, arguing from the minority perspective, said Democrats had offered alternatives and collaboration but were not included in the final package. "This is a budget…
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