AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMidterm Voting: Early voting is underway across Indiana, with strong turnout reported in Lake and Porter counties and Marion County’s clerk expecting a record. The secretary of state’s race is drawing millions in donations, including substantial out-of-state money, ahead of Wednesday’s candidates’ debate. State Transparency: Gov. Mike Braun appointed Brittney Long as Indiana’s public access counselor amid growing complaints about government access to records. Attorney General Todd Rokita is separately suing state disciplinary officials over alleged retaliation, a dispute also tied to scrutiny of his use of public resources. Property Taxes: Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes. A tax policy group warns a related ballot amendment could cost local governments $12 billion a year. Health Care: Indiana has paused Medicaid waiver denials while reviewing a contested assessment tool; separate estimates warn about 58,000 residents could lose Healthy Indiana Plan coverage. Data Centers: Indiana has cleared eminent domain for power lines serving major projects in Boone County, while a new coalition is proposing statewide guardrails for data centers amid concerns about their effects on small towns.
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