Tax cut moving forward despite questions over ‘opening the budget’

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The phrase “opening the budget” always floats around during short sessions of the Indiana General Assembly. This year is no different — with Republican supermajorities adamant about keeping it closed.

What is opening the budget, and why should Hoosiers care?

Lawmakers pass a state budget that lasts two years at a time. That means in odd-numbered years, they debate all the priorities for state spending and pass a biennial plan full of appropriations for both …

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