Senate Bill 1

"A lot of these programs through the Office of Sustainability impact quality of life," said Hoosier Environmental Council Executive Director Sam Carpenter. "They provide protection in a changing climate or even extreme heat environments. Then, they have an economic return on investment that’s pretty good."

Local leaders issued a joint statement urging the Indiana General Assembly to correct unintended consequences in Senate Enrolled Act 1 during the 2026 legislative session.

Plymouth’s common council voted unanimously Monday night to create a municipal wheel tax that will take effect Jan. 1.

South Bend is preparing for budget cuts tied to Indiana’s Senate Bill 1, starting with reductions in the city’s legal department.

A new state law could leave the City of Elkhart facing a $40 million annual budget shortfall, Mayor Rod Roberson said during an emergency press conference Tuesday.

Two major city projects in Goshen are now on hold as officials respond to significant revenue losses tied to Indiana’s new property tax law.