AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndiana Government Watch: The Indiana Secretary of State’s office is defending two spending moves flagged in state records: a $90,000 payment from the Securities Restitution Fund to a software contractor tied to a modernization project, and nearly $493,359 in annualized salary increases for 79 employees approved in August 2025. Indiana Politics & Elections: A new report says Indiana’s GOP secretary of state race shifted fast after allegations involving office hiring and contracting practices, with national party leaders pushing a preferred candidate. Regional Power Play (Illinois/Bears): Illinois lawmakers are scrambling to keep the Chicago Bears in-state as a midnight deadline passed on a property-tax incentive plan; the latest “plan B” centers on publicly owned stadiums and local stadium authorities—an approach that mirrors what’s been floated in northwest Indiana. Public Safety & Environment: A dam-safety push highlights why low-head dams are “drowning machines,” with conservation groups arguing removal can protect people and restore river ecosystems. Legal/Free Speech: An Ohio lawsuit challenges how the BMV rejects personalized vanity plates, alleging inconsistent enforcement and First Amendment problems. Community Spotlight: Elkhart’s Hall of Heroes Comic Con drew fans and supported the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum. Lottery: Hoosier Lottery results for May 31, 2026 included Cash 5 (03-22-31-33-35) and Daily 3 (Midday 8-5-6; Evening 5-0-4).
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