Indiana legislature adjourns amid controversial budget cuts

Indiana GOP passes finishes $44B budget; Dems decry missed opportunities

The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early Friday morning — decrying unvetted last-minute additions and cuts.

Indiana Republicans finalize $44 billion budget, while Democrats point to missed opportunities

The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early Friday morning — decrying unvetted last-minute additions and cuts.

Indiana legislature adjourns amid controversial budget cuts

INDIANAPOLIS The 2025 legislative session has officially adjourned, wrapping up a long session that began at around 9 a.m. Thursday and concluded shortly after 2 a.m. Friday. Lawmakers passed a balanced budget, but not without significant cuts that have left many disappointed, particularly Democrats.PREVIOUS | End of 2025 legislative session brings budget cuts and controversial billsAmong the most notable reductions is a drastic cut to public he…

Indiana Legislature Wraps Up 2025 Session

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session after midnight Friday, approving a two-year state budget worth $45 billion. The budget remains about the same size as the last one, even though the state now expects to bring in $2.4 billion less over the next two years. To help make up the difference, lawmakers more than doubled the cigarette tax, raising it to $2 per pack. They also increased taxes on cigars, vape cartridges, and other tobacco prod…