On the final day of the 2017 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly strongly endorsed a compromise on House Bill 1002, the proposal to establish long-term road funding, after days…

…Stellar Communities Designation Program. The program, which infuses community development funding into communities, now has a regional approach. Among the projects wrapped into the Stellar application is the mixed-use development…

…in providing the suburban community with a strong and growing economy. And the role will only expand with this month’s announcement that Grand Park will serve as the Indianapolis Colts…

…and Community Enhancement (PACE) program in place since 2014 to encourage property rehabilitation and combat blight, but Courtney noted that the program had stalled out by the time he was…

…Industrial Recovery Tax Credit (DINO) program. The program is designed to spur investment in former industrial sites, such as Eagle Railcar’s improvements in Washington. The railroad industry plays a large…

…meant to be targeted to a handful of areas, including efforts to improve reading proficiency and provide better access to childcare. Several bills and amendments impacting cities and towns were…

…again in early 2021. Since that time, Aim had many productive conversations with lawmakers about the vital services and place-based initiatives funded by property taxes, including the business personal property…

…had many productive conversations with lawmakers about the vital services and place-based initiatives funded by property taxes, including the business personal property tax. We thank them for the many opportunities…

…doesn’t even take a vote — just an announcement from the podium by the House Speaker or Senate President Pro Tem. Republicans are currently in charge of both chambers. But…

…property owner remonstrance process provides a legal mechanism for taxpayers to voice concerns and block annexation if sufficient opposition is mobilized. While legislative reforms have reshaped the annexation landscape and…