INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Top legislative Democrats on Monday said cost-of-living issues are a crisis that demand immediate attention.

Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly on Monday afternoon released their priorities for the 2026 legislative session. House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, said his caucus’ proposals include repealing the utility sales tax for residential customers, capping health insurance premiums and creating tax-free savings accounts for first-time homebuyers. In remarks on the House floor, he said the American Dream is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve due to forces outside of people’s individual control.

“Hoosiers need government that will stand up to corporate greed and pro...