The Governor said long-term road financing needs attention because construction costs have risen; he defended INDOT projects against cuts, signaled upcoming appointments to a utilities body, and characterized a board member resignation as a near-term term expiration.

Indiana Department of Transportation officials announced $84 million in Community Crossings matching grants to 147 communities at a ceremony in Crawfordsville. Montgomery County leaders said the funds will be used for local road repairs and cited mileage gains from prior rounds.