INDIANAPOLIS — The 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly has reached its midpoint, and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce says it’s pleased with the overall focus of legislators and where things currently stand.
Kevin Brinegar, the organization’s president and CEO, provided his analysis of the activity relating to key legislation impacting the business community and workforce, and noted two early policy wins.
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