by Aim Admin | Apr 18, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed in the Northwest Indiana Times, Guest Commentary, April 18. We’ve all heard a lot about road funding in recent months. Whether you believe it or not, the fact that it’s being discussed is a very good thing. For much too long and for whatever...
by Aim Admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
With this year’s General Assembly session expected to end this week, legislative leaders are putting final touches on a road funding plan. Here are the top five things you need to know as negotiations come to a close: The amount of funding for local roads is a key...
by Aim Admin | Apr 17, 2017 | Legislators, Media, Members
Originally printed in the Indy Star, Letters to the Editor, April 14. While road funding shortfalls are a statewide issue, the majority of problems created by these gaps fall to city, town and county governments. Why? Because these local governments maintain 75% of...
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...
