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Indiana’s gas tax holiday extends through Aug. 6
Just before the July 4th holiday, Gov. Mike Braun used his authority to extend the state’s gas tax suspensions for a fourth time. The tax breaks are now set to end on August 6. [...]
State ends fiscal year with $1.86B surplus
State leaders ended the 2026 fiscal year with big news: a $1.86 billion surplus and $4 billion in reserves. These amounts are up 174 percent and 60 percent from last year. Gov. Mike Braun [...]
Indiana General Assembly to experience major change in leadership
The Indiana General Assembly is about to experience a major change in leadership. Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced today that he will not seek to continue leading the chamber. This news is [...]
BIC connects with federal leadership at TCC Fly-in
The Build Indiana Council team recently attended the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The event with BIC’s federal partners served as a whirlwind, 36-hour trip to the nation’s capital and featured [...]
2022 construction session is here!
BIC was pleased to join Gov. Eric Holcomb and INDOT leaders in early April to officially launch the 2022 construction season. With more than 1,300 state projects scheduled for construction, this season is shaping [...]
Eminent domain, new INDOT leadership and more on this episode of The Crossroads Forum
A new episode of BIC’s “The Crossroads Forum” podcast is out - and this episode covers some serious ground! From wrapping up the 2022 legislative session to talks of gas tax holidays, join BIC Executive [...]
Inflation and how it could impact road and bridge projects
Implementing the federal infrastructure law received a big boost this month, with Congress passing a 2022 spending bill. The move marks the end to the federal government being propped up by stopgap funding measures. [...]
Listen to legislative session updates on “The Crossroads Forum” Podcast
A lot of things can happen, even in a “short” legislative session. With lawmakers headed toward a March 14 adjournment deadline, learn about the issues the Build Indiana Council team is tracking on the [...]