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Indiana school district referendum guide 2026: What to know about your district’s requested tax increase
Indiana school districts are asking voters for higher property tax rates to cover operating expenses and adapt to new taxes like Senate Enrolled Act 1 from 2025. The article warns that some ballot questions may misleadingly suggest a new rate is added on top of existing taxes, when it may actually replace the current lower rate.
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