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Hutchinson City Council Considers a 2-Mill Property Tax Increase

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 17, 2025) -The Hutchinson City Council is currently deliberating a significant proposal for the 2026 budget: a 2-mill increase in property taxes. This proposed adjustment is to address a substantial surge in overhead costs, primarily driven by persistent inflationary pressures that... Read More.

Indiana property tax relief bill nears the finish line

The executive director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says farmers will see property tax relief over the next few years. Andy Tauer says an amended version of Senate Bill 1 passed out of the Indiana House. “This bill looks significantly different than... Read More.

Indiana property taxes are a two-fold issue

An Indiana State Senator says the current property tax relief bill could provide much-needed assistance to the state’s farmers. Southern Indiana farmer Daryl Schmitt says rising tax rates have put financial strain on landowners.  “The Tax Foundation ranks Indiana 5th in the nation and... Read More.

Indiana Farm Bureau members remain concerned about property taxes

Combatting property tax increases remains a priority for Indiana Farm Bureau. Scott county president Ethan McNeely says property taxes are projected to increase another 20% this year. “That type of increase year over year will absolutely decimate small mid size family owned farms,” he... Read More.

Senate drops portions of Governor Braun’s property tax relief bill 

Some farmers are concerned how a proposed amendment to Governor Mike Braun’s property tax relief bill could impact their operations. State representative Kendell Culp says it would provide property tax relief over a three-year period. “We currently are at an 8% capitalization rate,” he says.... Read More.

CAUV increases leading to higher property taxes

Increases in Ohio’s Calculated Agricultural Use Value could result in higher property taxes for farmers in 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis says CAUV follows the state of the ag economy. “The increases are largely being caused by steady and relatively higher crop... Read More.

Could statewide budget cuts help property taxes?

Governor Mike Braun has proposed a five-percent budget cut to each state department to reduce government spending.  Braun highlighted the plans during his State of the State Address Wednesday. “Every Hoosier family and business had to tighten their belts over the last four years,”... Read More.