Indiana shifts $130M to replace road funding lost during gas tax holiday

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 607

Last Updated: 1 hour, 41 minutes ago

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Indiana officials directed more than $130 million Tuesday to state and local road programs, replacing revenue lost in June amid Gov. Mike Braun’s continued suspension of the state’s gasoline taxes.

The State Board of Finance approved three transfers totaling $130.45 million from the State Highway Fund’s existing balance — not directly from Indiana’s broader budget surplus. It marked the second round of reimbursements related Braun’s temporary gas tax holiday.

Each replaces June revenue that would …

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