Dale DeVon Representative | District 5
Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, it's important for Hoosiers to understand the prevalence and know the resources available to prevent it.
This year's theme is "Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention." You might see blue pinwheels around your community, serving as an uplifting reminder of a joyful childhood and the bright futures all children deserve.
The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) works to raise awareness and connect families to resources.
Healthy Families Indiana is a voluntary home visitation program to help with child development, access to health care and parent education. DCS also collaborates with Community Partners for Child Safety across the state to strengthen family units through home-based services and connecting to resources. Click here to learn about other state resources helping families to prevent child abuse.
Preventing child abuse is crucial to a safer future for Hoosier children. Visit the Child Abuse Prevention Month webpage for more resources and ways to help with prevention efforts.
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Providing Hoosiers with property tax relief
Providing Hoosiers with property tax reliefThe governor recently signed into law Senate Enrolled Act 1, delivering real property tax relief and long-term reforms for Hoosiers.
Click here for more details on SEA 1.
What this will mean for you:
- $1.3 billion in homeowner savings over the next three years
- Two-thirds of homeowners will pay less property tax in 2026 than in 2025
- Additional savings for fixed-income seniors, disabled veterans, farmers and Hoosier small businesses
SEA 1 provides a 10% property tax credit (up to $300) for all homestead properties starting in 2026. Fixed-income seniors and disabled veterans will qualify for additional stackable credits of up to $550 total, bringing even more savings to those who need it most.
Additionally, the law delivers more than $125 million in tax relief for farmers and exempts more Hoosier small businesses from business personal property taxes. It also reins in local government debt and reduces the total amount of local income tax that local government can capture, reducing the cap from 3.75% to 2.9%, a reduction of $1.9 billion in local taxes.
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SEA 1 reforms the referendum process for more transparency and creates a new Property Tax Transparency Portal to give taxpayers better access to their tax data.
This law is a big win for homeowners, farmers, seniors and taxpayers across Indiana. To learn more and watch session and committee meetings, visit iga.in.gov.
FAFSA application deadline is April 15
FAFSA application deadline is April 15
As the end of the academic year approaches, many graduating high school students are preparing to continue their education through various programs, whether it be a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree. Financial aid can play a crucial role in making these opportunities more accessible, and a key resource available is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To ensure you don’t miss out on state and federal assistance, I encourage students to submit their FAFSA application before the April 15 deadline. Completing the FAFSA is required for accessing federal grants, scholarships and student loans at the majority of educational institutions, including colleges, universities and vocational schools nationwide.
If parents or students have any questions or issues while completing the FAFSA, Learn More Indiana offers support by connecting them to their regional outreach coordinator. These experts are available to assist with FAFSA questions, financial aid concerns and other educational matters. Find your coordinator and contact information here.
Completing the FAFSA is an important step when considering additional education options. I encourage everyone to share this reminder with friends and family who may have students heading to college.
Indiana House Republicans
200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
1-800-382-9841