AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndiana GOP Convention: About 1,800 delegates head to the Fort Wayne convention this weekend to pick the 2026 Republican secretary of state nominee, with incumbent Diego Morales facing a bruising fight after losing key endorsements; U.S. Sen. Jim Banks is backing Max Engling as delegates push for unity and a candidate they believe can win in November. Local Elections: Indiana’s new law lets school board candidates declare a party label for the first time, and filings show how that could reshape ballot placement and voter choices in 2026. Disaster Response: Gov. Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties after severe storms, flooding, tornado activity, and a derecho—opening the door to state disaster relief for eligible expenses. Courts & Immigration: A federal judge ordered Salah Sarsour’s release from ICE detention after 80 days in Indiana, finding a substantial First Amendment retaliation claim; his deportation fight continues. Consumer Protection: A judge let Indiana AG Todd Rokita’s consumer fraud lawsuit over a used jet ski purchase move forward, rejecting efforts to disqualify his office. Public Safety: A jury trial was delayed in an Elkhart case accusing a man of killing his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child. Health Care Costs: Parkview Health’s rapid growth continues to draw scrutiny over hospital pricing and affordability concerns.
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