AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCollege Sports/Gambling: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility fight with the NCAA heads to a Monday hearing after new court filings say he placed at least 40 impermissible bets on Indiana football while at IU in 2022 and wagered at least $90,000 total across college and pro sports, with attorneys citing a gambling and anxiety disorder. Statehouse/Tax Policy: Gov. Mike Braun is pushing next year’s General Assembly to expand property tax relief by exempting Hoosiers 65+ from property taxes, while economists warn it could squeeze local government budgets and shift costs to younger homeowners. Elections/Local Governance: The Porter County Election Board debated how much extra help to give candidates beyond what’s legally required, after consultants flagged common campaign finance reporting mistakes. Public Safety/Trafficking: Indiana State Police is partnering with a commercial vehicle safety alliance for a human trafficking awareness push tied to roadside inspections during a major international men’s football event. Legal/Marijuana: Indiana AG Todd Rokita joins Nebraska and Louisiana in asking a federal appeals court to block the Trump administration’s medical cannabis rescheduling. Education/Tech Rules: Silver Creek school board approved a new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy update to comply with Indiana’s statewide student phone ban. Indiana Politics/Secretary of State: A new report says the Indiana secretary of state race shifted quickly after GOP officials seized on questions about Diego Morales’ hiring practices.
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