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With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, with Christmas lights shining bright in neighborhoods, cheerful carolers spreading holiday spirit and families coming together to celebrate traditions both old and new. Here in Johnson County, Christmas is a cherished season filled with special moments that bring our community closer.

From the Dec-A-Trees at the Johnson County Museum in Franklin to tree-lighting ceremonies, Christmas parades and local holiday markets, our county takes great pride in celebrating the season. The Dec-A-Trees at the Museum in Franklin is open until Dec. 28. The Greenwood Amphitheater also has a lighted trail, free and open to the public, through Dec. 31.

As part of my ongoing efforts to improve the stability of our state's tax structure, I will introduce a proposal to replace the property tax with a 7% sales tax on services. This proposal is aimed at addressing the growing concerns surrounding property tax burdens while providing a more flexible source of revenue for our schools, local governments and public services.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – Vigo County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) was recently appointed as the vice chair of the House Insurance Committee. She will also serve as a member of the House Public Health Committee and the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – Jasper County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – Jackson County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 12, 2024) – Hamilton County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – Johnson County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

State Rep. Garrett Bascom (R-Lawrenceburg) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – Southern Indiana legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.