INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 21 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

This column ran in Indy Politics on Sept. 18, 2026. View here.

Indiana's economy is growing. Businesses are investing and creating jobs, and communities across our state are attracting new residents. Indiana leads the Midwest in both economic and population growth. Carmel and Fishers were ranked the first- and second-best places to live in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

The reason that growth is happening is because Indiana has made it affordable to start and grow a business, build a career and raise a family. Protecting and strengthening that affordability will be key to sustaining our momentum and providi...