Small and rural communities across Indiana are key to our identity as a state. From family farms to main street festivals, our rural areas are the source of a lot of Hoosier pride and hospitality. That's why I have consistently supported laws that help these communities.

Tax Cuts

In the 2026 session, I championed a new law to save Hoosiers $237 million in taxes on tips, overtime pay and loan interest on American-made vehicles. This law pairs Indiana's tax code to the federal code, meaning Hoosiers will have the same tax benefits at the state level as they do at the federal level for wages earned in 2026 regarding no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on loan interest for American-made vehicles.

I also sponsored a plan to cut Indiana's income tax to one of the lowest rates in the country. This 2023 law lowers the income tax rate every year until 2027, when the rate will reach 2.9% and be among the lowest rates in the country. This cut is estimated to save Hoosiers $2 billion in income taxes over the first five years.

In the 2025 session, I authored a new law to save Hoosier homeowners $1.3 billion in property taxes and Hoosier farmers $116 million in property taxes. This legislation also included targeted relief for seniors and small-business owners. Beginning with 2027 bills, the business personal property tax will be eliminated for all businesses with equipment under $2 million.

Protecting Farmland

To preserve Hoosier farmland, I supported a law passed in 2024 that prohibits the purchase of land within 10 miles of a military base or the purchase of any farmland by citizens and companies of foreign nations officially recognized as America's adversaries, some of which include Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

Ensuring a Safe and Secure Indiana

During the Biden administration, millions of illegal aliens crossed America's borders, leading to a surge of gang violence and deadly drugs. I know how important it is to keep our citizens safe and uphold the Rule of Law, which is why I supported a new 2025 law that requires county sheriffs to assist in deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes in Indiana.

Restoring Property Rights

In recent years, I've heard loud and clear from property owners who were feeling micromanaged by the government.

Landmark legislation I supported from 2024 updated Indiana laws to make sure property owners can use their land without overly burdensome regulation. HEA 1383 ensures significant wetlands are protected in Indiana, but without needlessly driving up the cost of buying a home, operating a business or farming. The law also gives property owners more options to mitigate development of an isolated wetland.

Hoosier property owners – especially farmers – have also expressed frustration with what they feel is government micromanagement of drainage activities on their land, which is why I've supported updating, clarifying and simplifying those laws.

Finally, another 2024 law I supported updated the way the Department of Natural Resources makes determinations and communicates with property owners about floodplain status in order to give property owners more transparency about regulations that could affect their land.

I encourage you to contact me with any questions or comments you may have by filling out a "Contact Me" form online or by phone at 800-382-9467.