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2008 Emergency Flood Meeting

Two weeks ago, many parts of Indiana, including Johnson County, suffered severe weather that most Indiana residents had never experienced. No buildings were immune from the rushing torrents of water; schools, homes, offices and even hospitals experienced massive damage. Read More

2008 Legislative Survey Results

Recently, I sent out my 2008 legislative survey and would like to thank those of you who shared your thoughts and returned it. Your feedback is important and necessary, as it defines the work I do. I always appreciate hearing the thoughts and comments of those in my district, and having the opportunity to hear your views. Read More

Rep. Burton Commends Plate Designers

(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 18, 2008 — Rep. Woody Burton (R-Greenwood), along with the Indiana General Assembly, proudly recognized its appreciation for Main1Media who donated their time and hard work to design the “In God We Trust” Indiana license plate. Read More

Guest Editorial

Indiana’s property tax system has been a cause of disagreement for many homeowners across the state. Property tax increases correspond to increases in government spending. On average, the Indiana economy grows around 4.5 percent a year, which is generally the growth of the government’s budget. Similarly, property tax bills on average, increase that same amount each year. Read More

State Lawmakers meet with Area Superintendents

(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 9, 2008 – Reps. Woody Burton (R-Greenwood), Milo Smith (R-Columbus) and area school superintendents met with Gov. Mitch Daniels for a discussion on ways to improve Hoosier education during a meeting held in the governor’s office. Read More

Keeping the Home Ownership Dream Alive

Long touted as the American dream, homeownership is at its highest ever. But with rising interest rates and the growing number of houses in foreclosure, owning a home may be some people’s worst nightmare. Buying a home can be a confusing, complicated transaction—and cost a lot of money. Read More

Letters to the Editor

Burton praised for willingness to help out

Woody Burton is not only a great, hands-on approach state legislator, but a dear friend to our family. We had no idea when we began supporting Woody more than 15 years ago the course of events that would turn the tables.Read More

Lawmakers dedicated to improving Indiana

I read Jerry Wilson’s column, “Legislature fight for religion waste of both time, money” (Daily Journal, Jan. 31) with great interest.Read More

Lawmaker works to shield teens from alcohol access

Woody Burton is not afraid to tackle tough issues. Johnson County is about quality of life. It is a good place to raise kids and keep them safe. But no idyllic community is immune from the ills of teenage drinking. Read More

Politicians with money have time to meet voters

In his letter, “Get to know candidates before primary in May,” (Daily Journal, March 2) Eugene Nix pretends to believe Ron West generously set aside time to meet with him while Rep. Woody Burton chose to conduct a fund-raiser. What a bunch of garbage. Read More

Legislative action saved Indiana's farm wineries

To all Indiana legislators: As we reflect upon the 2006 legislative session, all Indiana farm wineries would like to express our gratitude to those who reached a compromise on House Bill 1016.Read More

Burton, Republicans kept taxes from rising

My wife, Maggie, and I have to laugh every time we heave Evan Bayh say he never raised taxes on Hoosiers while he was governor of Indiana. We laugh because we know the rest (or the real) of the story.Read More