High:70°F Low:55°F

Indiana's gas tax suspension has Fulton County government concerned about Highway Dept funding

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:39 AM

By Johnny McCrory

Governor Braun’s suspension of Indiana’s gas tax has probably been a relief to many in the wake of escalating gas prices.

But it’s also a major concern for local governments who are shifting road maintenance plans to deal with the loss of revenue.

Fulton County Commissioner Dave Sommers says the loss of much of the funding for the county’s highway department that is generated by the tax is starting to have its impact locally.

The commissioners did give the go-ahead for an upcoming bridge project funded, in part, by Community Crossings.

Sommers says he anticipates the project should get underway in the next month or two.

More from Local News

Solid turnout makes voice heard in Marshall County midterm election

PLYMOUTH — A solid turnout of 39 percent of registered voters in Marshall County made their voices heard in the contested races in this year's midterm elections.
Plymouth Plan Commission to tackle largest annexation request in years

Plymouth Plan Commission to consider annexation and rezoning request from Indiana Tool and Manufacturing for 900 acres.
Plymouth School Board ratifies new master contract for teachers

The Plymouth Community School Board unanimously ratified the new master contract for corporation teachers at the meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Plymouth Park Superintendent Mike Hite resigns after 22-year tenure

Hired under Mayor Gary Cook and retained by two successors, Hite oversaw decades of growth across the city's park system before stepping down for health reasons
Marshall County Republicans to fill 3 vacancies in Nov. 18 caucus

County Council seat, county surveyor post, and Argos Town Council seat all on the agenda as resignations create openings
Oliver Ford Lincoln kicks off 28th Annual Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive

Community campaign collects new and gently used coats through Nov. 14; distribution set for mid-November at the National Guard Armory
From King to Country starring Jordan Poole comes to The REES Theatre for one night only

Elvis tribute artist brings the King's Vegas era and classic country favorites to downtown Plymouth Friday, Nov. 6
Indiana Grown Holiday Box highlights local businesses for the fourth year

Today's Weather

Click Here for your 5 day Forecast

Marshall County
Thunder storm

High: 70°F | Low: 55°F

Obituaries

Download our App