Indiana Will Soon See Benefits, Costs of Gas-Tax Increase
INDIANAPOLIS — It won't be long before Indiana residents feel the benefits and costs of a $1.2 billion infrastructure plan Gov. Eric Holcomb signed April 27, along with the state's two-year budget. "I can assure you come July, you and all of you, are going to smell asphalt morning, noon and night," Holcomb said.
Push for Louisiana Gas-Tax Hike Faces Hurdles as Leaders Ramp Up Campaign
Leaders of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards' task force that recommended a $700 million increase in state aid for roads and bridges stepped up efforts April 27 to win legislative support for improvements.
Louisiana Business Group Urges State Lawmakers to Approve Gas Tax to Fix State's Roads
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and 21 other groups have urged state lawmakers to approve an increase of at least $500 million per year for roads, bridges and other transportation needs.
Indiana Senate Committee Votes to Phase in Gas Tax Increase
An Indiana Senate committee March 28 pushed through plans to raise the gas tax by 10 cents and open Indiana interstates to tolling.
Two Possible Reasons for Louisiana Governor's Unusual Stance in Looming Transport Debate
Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to piggyback on the bills of key state lawmakers to tackle Louisiana's road and bridge problems in an increasingly toxic political environment.
Indiana DOT Awards Contracts for I-70 Upgrades
Repair work to highway lanes and bridges along the Interstate 70 freight corridor east of Indianapolis is expected to last through the end of the year, the state Department of Transportation announced this month.
Louisiana's Transportation Needs Obvious, but Solutions Remain Hard To Find
Less than a month before the 2017 regular legislative session begins, the upcoming debate on how and whether to boost state aid for roads and bridges is riddled with questions, including Gov. John Bel Edwards' stance.
Indiana Nonprofit Works to Improve State’s Logistic Network
Conexus Indiana staff members don't consider themselves lobbyists, but rather staff for the General Assembly "thinking through policy issues.
Indiana Senate GOP Won't Rule Out Gas Tax Hike to Fund Highways
Indiana Senate Republicans are not ruling out raising the state's gasoline tax or adding tolls to new roads to pay for road and bridge improvements in the state.
January 11, 2017Joe McGuinness, Former Franklin Mayor, Chosen to Lead Indiana DOT
Joe McGuinness has been tapped to take over as commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Transportation, leaving his post as mayor of Franklin, Indiana.
January 9, 2017