AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReentry Jobs Boost: The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and partner nonprofits just landed $10.2M in federal RESTART grants to expand job training and apprenticeships for people returning from prison, with programs targeting skilled trades and advanced manufacturing across multiple counties. Trans Athletes in the Spotlight: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is still driving national debate after ESPN coverage and renewed comments that transgender girls shouldn’t compete in women’s sports; the White House says the president is “following” the story and agrees with her stance. Election Administration Watch: Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales attended the National Association of Secretaries of State conference, emphasizing election security, cybersecurity, and services for Hoosiers and businesses amid concerns about the Trump administration’s role. School Governance Fight: Gov. Mike Braun signed a new Indiana law allowing school board members to affiliate with a political party starting this November, drawing criticism that it will inject politics into local education. Public Safety & Courts: In Owen County, jury selection is underway in the murder trial of Quentin Lamont Porter Jr. in the 2024 killing of Malik Darea Sims, with prosecutors laying out a timeline using surveillance and witness testimony.
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