Grid Reliability & Public Input: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is asking residents for feedback on proposed transmission upgrades across the state, including three projects totaling more than 150 miles of new high-voltage lines, with no final routes chosen yet. Flood Risk for Hoosiers: After recent Indiana flooding, a new report highlights how hard it can be to figure out whether a property sits in a floodplain—and notes that most homeowner insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. Data Centers vs. Communities: Owen County residents are pushing for a moratorium or ban on new data center development, citing noise, heavy water use, higher electricity costs, and potential property value impacts. Energy Costs & Reliability: Lake County officials are weighing concerns about NIPSCO rate increases tied to grid and fuel cost trackers after recent outages. Wildlife & Climate Links: Purdue researchers discuss how warming and land-use change are expanding black vulture presence in Indiana, raising conflicts with livestock. Labor Day Gas Prices: AAA reports record-high Labor Day gas prices nationwide, with Indiana among the lowest statewide averages. Renewables Siting Watch: A national review of 2026 state siting bills finds many proposals aim to restrict renewables, but most enacted measures are more permissive—setting up a big 2027 policy fight.