AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlood Recovery & Emergency Response: Indiana’s historic flooding left at least seven dead and more than 1,000 displaced, with Indianapolis cleanup underway while the Wabash River is expected to crest again—plus residents are stuck waiting on a FEMA Major Disaster Declaration before they can apply for key individual aid. Evacuation Frustration: IndyStar reports residents in flood-prone areas say late-night evacuation orders came too slowly, sparking questions about how the city managed risk. Data Centers & Local Control: New Buffalo Township rejected a special land use permit tied to a contractor storage yard linked to Michigan City’s Project Maize, as residents pushed back on grading and what could follow. Workforce & Education: Indiana is expanding apprenticeship pathways and workforce-focused postsecondary options, including Workforce Pell Grant approval for Indiana’s Ivy Tech and a push to get students working first. Legal & Reproductive Rights: A federal appeals court upheld a permanent block on Indiana penalizing Planned Parenthood for abortion-related referrals and information. Sports & Culture War: The WNBA’s trans-athlete debate keeps spilling into Indiana Fever coverage and beyond, with coaches and fans arguing over what women’s sports should mean. Cybersecurity: DOJ announced charges tied to an Iran-backed hacking campaign targeting U.S. colleges and other institutions.
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