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Marion County Schools Face $40M Tax Revenue Loss

6/18/2025

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Marion County schools in Indiana are bracing for a financial storm, projected to lose $40.4 million in local property tax revenue. While a $75.1 million boost in state funding offers some relief, district leaders worry about the impact on future spending, maintenance, and teacher salaries, all amid the shadow of a potential recession and new tax reforms.

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Story summary

Marion County schools in Indiana are bracing for a financial storm, projected to lose $40.4 million in local property tax revenue. While a $75.1 million boost in state funding offers some relief, district leaders worry about the impact on future spending, maintenance, and teacher salaries, all amid the shadow of a potential recession and new tax reforms.