by Aim Admin | Apr 15, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed as an Editorial in the Indy Star, April 14. The vast majority of the 150 members of the Indiana General Assembly are by nature reluctant to raise taxes — no matter the reason. So the fact that both the House and the Senate have already signed off on...
by Aim Admin | Apr 13, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed in the Northwest Indiana Times, Guest Commentary, April 13. As the Crossroads of America, Indiana’s roads and bridges are a vital component of our economic health. But for too long shrinking resources have forced delays in maintenance and projects....
by Aim Admin | Apr 13, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist In 2016, local governments became eligible for up to $1 million in infrastructure funding through a new state grant program. Yet, some municipalities, especially in rural areas of the state, could only access a...
by Aim Admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist Bordered by concrete sidewalks instead of a lush lawn, Bluffton’s courthouse stands as a unique testament to the frugality of the city’s founders. The courthouse is one of very few in Indiana without a grounds....
by Aim Admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed in the Hamilton County Report, Letter to the Editor, on April 12, 2017. Responsible stewardship of tax dollars is the hallmark of good government. One fundamental principle should guide the use of public funds: taxes are investments on behalf of...
by Aim Admin | Apr 11, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Chelsea Schneider, Municipal Innovations Specialist As lawmakers negotiate a final roads funding plan, one thing is certain: Indiana’s cities and towns face a critical, $775 million-a-year need to bring local roads into fair condition. Municipal leaders are urging...
