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Indiana SB 389 – Wetlands Update



SB 389 has cleared both houses of the Indiana legislature and is now heading to the Governor’s desk. For the members of the Indiana Mineral Aggregate Association, the impact of this bill becoming law could be significant. In summary, this bill will reduce or eliminate the state protection extended to certain classes of wetlands in […]

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IMAA Successfully Negotiates Legislation for Construction in a Floodway Permits



IMAA Members can breathe a sigh of relief. In 2020, the IMAA Legislative Committee started the process of reversing a law established in 2015 that changed the lifespan of a “Construction in a Floodway” permit to two years instead of the duration of the project. The Legislative Committee helped identify Indiana legislators that would support […]

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Infrastructure, State DOTs and Hours of Service, Oh My!



The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Capitol Hill By Nile Elam NSSGA Director, Government Affairs Opens in modal lightbox SENATE EPW CONTINUES ITS INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH DESPITE A MAJORITY OF the Senate’s energy being focused on pandemic relief packages and lingering nominations, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee introduced and unanimously passed two water infrastructure bills this spring: […]

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Washington DC Fly-in with BIC & TCC



IMAA will join with the Build Indiana Council and the Transportation Construction Coalition for a Washington DC Fly-in. BIC will coordinate Indiana participation in the upcoming Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In to Washington DC, May 13-14, 2020. If you are planning to attend, reserve your hotel room now, since rooms will sell out quickly. Remember, […]

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Build Indiana PAC hosting fundraising lunch for Governor Holcomb



Join your Indiana Highway Construction Industry at a Build Indiana Political Action Committee-sponsored fundraising lunch supporting Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s re-election campaign. The event will be held on December 3, 2019 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at the BIC office. Governor Holcomb is a staunch advocate for investing in Indiana’s state and local highway transportation systems. This is […]