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A November ballot measure in Marion County proposes raising the local sales tax by half a percentage point to fund roads and transit, which would increase costs for typical Indianapolis households on everyday purchases.
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The measure channels state dollars into Marion County road repairs and bus route expansions that affect local construction employment and daily travel costs.
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The updated per-pupil formula in Senate Bill 312 directs an estimated $6,800 base amount plus adjustments to Indianapolis Public Schools for the 2027 fiscal year, while peer districts in Fort Wayne and Evansville receive different weights based on enrollment and local revenue data.
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Several bills passed during the 2026 Indiana General Assembly session are expected to alter how Marion County residents access housing assistance, mental health services, and food support programs beginning this fall.
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A bill advancing through the statehouse would adjust how Indianapolis Public Schools receives state education dollars, with local officials warning of budget pressures if implementation timelines tighten.
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Developers in Marion County must set aside affordable units in buildings of 50 or more starting this month, which city records project will add several hundred lower-cost options each year for local households.
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