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E-News 9-8-23 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Senate Confirms Fed Nominations for Jefferson, Cook The Senate Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Philip Jefferson to serve as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve board and Lisa Cook to serve an additional term on the board.  Jefferson joined the Fed board in 2022 to fill an unexpired term ending in 2036. He most recently was VP for academic affairs and dean of faculty and the Paul B. Freeland Professor of Economics at Davidson College. He will serve a four-year term as vice chairman. The vote was 88-10.  Cook, a professor of economics...
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E-News 9-1-23 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DNR Announces Applications for HPF Grant Available The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Fund grant, which provides funding to support the rehabilitation of sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grants can support architectural and historical projects, archaeological projects, and acquisition and development (rehabilitation) projects. To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, educational institutions or local government units. Eligible...
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E-News 8-18-23 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana Tax Collections Top Projections for July Despite 3.1% Sales Tax Shortfall Indiana’s state government tax collections for July came in 0.5% above projections even though sales tax revenue fell short of expectations for the fourth straight month, according to the state’s monthly revenue report released last Friday. The shortfall in sales tax collections – the state’s largest revenue source – was offset by higher-than-projected revenue from individual income tax and interest payments. Overall, the State Budget Agency reported just over $1.6 billion in...
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E-News 8-25-23 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS State Tax Review Commission Meets for First Time A new interim State and Local Tax Review Task Force held its first meeting on Aug. 23. The task force was created by legislation last session to evaluate Indiana’s tax structure and determine where potential reforms could be implemented. Lawmakers heard presentations on revenue projections for the state, an overview of the Indiana Financing Authority and a review of the Indiana Public Retirement System. They are expected to review specific taxes, including the state income tax, at future meetings this fall....
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