Indiana’s Financial Tightrope and Advisory Pay | Indianapolis News

Indiana’s facing a financial tightrope: a hefty revenue surplus offsets a $140 million hit from the suspended gas tax, while former Commerce Secretary David Adams lands a $15K/month advisory role focused on the state’s Life Sciences Initiative — drawing criticism as “corrupt” amid similar high-paying gigs for other ex-officials. Meanwhile, new Commerce Secretary Chuck Goodrich, who also runs Gaylor Electric, takes a radical $1/year salary to emphasize transparency and region-based economic growth, signaling a stark contrast in leadership style. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62059c20b58f1db3