AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Distraction Crackdown: Gov. Mike Braun signed Indiana’s “bell-to-bell” student cellphone ban, requiring districts to limit personal devices for the full school day starting July 1, with exceptions for emergencies, IEP/504 needs, and medical situations. Public Safety: A deadly I-65 semi crash in Northwest Indiana left 3 dead and 2 critically hurt, shutting lanes for hours as investigators worked the scene. Opioid Money: Indiana is set to receive $27M from the opioid settlement, continuing the state’s push to turn settlement dollars into overdose prevention. Law Enforcement Spotlight: Braun visited Fort Wayne for National Police Week, highlighting ISP’s Cop on a Rooftop fundraising for Special Olympics. Local Growth: Fort Wayne logged 2025 population gains and is being touted as the fastest-growing large city in the Midwest, according to new Census estimates. Culture & Community: Chreece Fest returns with Rico Nasty and Jorjiana headlining at Fountain Square on Aug. 29.
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