2026 Priorities
Business Efficiencies and Technologies
Indiana has long offered economic growth incentives as critical to enticing corporation location and expansion decisions. These incentives are contingent upon companies committing to new hiring goals. However, at a time when the state is facing declining workforce numbers and businesses can benefit from technological enhancements, incentives should offer flexibility for businesses making capital investment in automation which may not result in additional hiring.
While great strides have been made toward reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, there are still significant fees and burdens on businesses seeking permitting from certain state agencies and local units. Legislative assistance in creating a clean, streamlined interface with growing companies can continue to ensure Indiana’ s economic trajectory.
Establish sensible policies to govern the use of artificial intelligence in Indiana’ s businesses.
Infrastructure and Housing
State funding for vital infrastructure projects is an investment in Indiana’ s future. This is the time to assist communities in building and maintaining roads and bridges, water and wastewater and other systems which are essential economic growth strategies for Southern Indiana.
Infrastructure to support new and affordable housing growth is vital to our communities’ and businesses’ abilities to attract talent.
Ensure Vitality of Healthcare Services
Healthcare systems are facing a multitude of concerns, from worker and provider shortages to uncompetitive Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals and local providers. We support Indiana’ s General Assembly taking a long-lasting, solution-oriented approach to connect healthcare stability to employer costs, workforce readiness, and regional competiveness across Indiana.
Monitor the impact of SEA-1 and SEA-5, passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, and assess the need for any possible policy changes and / or action steps consistent with 1si’ s Advocacy Agenda and priorities.
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