Daily Archives: November 12, 2009

Northwest Indiana Forum Hosts Indiana Chamber 2010 Legislative Preview

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The Northwest Indiana Forum (Forum) will host the 2010 Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislative Preview featuring Kevin Brinegar, President of the Indiana Chamber on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Forum Auditorium (6100 Southport Road, Portage).

The session begins at 7:30am with continental breakfast and networking followed by the presentation and discussion (including Q&A) from 8:00-9:30am.

Business leaders throughout the region are invited to attend. To register for the complimentary program, contact klauerman@nwiforum.org or 219/763-6303 x181.
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INDOT to Publish Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft four-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Draft STIP will be available for review starting Monday, November 16 on INDOT’s Web site, http://indot.IN.gov, and at six regional open houses around the state.

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a document required by federal law projecting capital investments involving federal funds and other regionally significant improvements for the next four fiscal years. Funding sources include traditional state and federal tax revenues, and Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Major Moves highway program. Federal funding levels are based upon the current federal surface transportation act, SAFETEA-LU, which has been extended through December 18.
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Notes: Indiana Weathering Recession Better Than Many States

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The State of Indiana’s efforts to counter the recession are paying off. Still, reduced tax revenues are forcing Indiana to make painful choices like paying hospitals less to treat Medicaid patients.

The Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has launched a fundraising campaign for a new St. Joseph’s High School. The Diocese hopes to raise $35.5 million by June 2011.

Indianapolis, Evansville and South Bend all slipped down the Milken Institute’s 2009 Best Performing Cities list, which ranks cities on creating jobs and economic growth. Moving up were Elkhart and Gary.