REP. PRESSEL ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING GOVERNOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT TO PROVIDE DIESEL TAX RELIEF TO FARMERS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 30 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

Note to the Press - State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), author of the letter calling for diesel tax relief for farmers, issued the below statement following the governor's announcement suspending special fuel restrictions for off road diesel for Indiana's farmers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2026) - "Help is on the way for Hoosier farmers facing rising diesel costs. Agriculture accounts for an estimated $35 billion in annual state revenue, and it's critical that we support our producers as they bring in this year's harvest. I'm thankful to Gov. Braun for working with state lawmakers and responding quickly to our req...