AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUtility Regulation: Gov. Mike Braun named Anthony Swinger chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, replacing Andy Zay, as the IURC faces fresh scrutiny tied to OUCC claims that Duke Energy over-collected nearly $90 million from ratepayers. New Indiana Laws: Rep. Stephen Bartels is spotlighting multiple bills taking effect July 1, including streamlining boards and commissions, easing K-12 education regulations, and expanding childcare access. School Funding Fight: Indianapolis voters will decide in November on a 37.2-cent per $100 assessed-value operating referendum that would split proceeds between IPS and participating charter schools, with IPS warning of major cuts or a state takeover if it fails. Local Development: Greenwood’s planning commission continued a Buc-ee’s proposal to July, with residents divided over rezoning, traffic, and safety impacts from a massive planned travel center. Public Health: Allen County offered free HIV and STI testing Friday, including rapid syphilis testing, as officials push routine screening. Statehouse/Policy: Indiana is among states with “Right to Try 2.0” laws, and a federal bill would expand access to individualized experimental treatments for patients with rare diseases. Federal Watch: The Pentagon told senators it needs about $80 billion for the Iran war, setting up another major supplemental spending fight in Congress. Education Recognition: IPS announced George Washington High School coach Andrew Jaynes was selected as Indiana’s only NIET Teacher Leader Fellow.
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