AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRural Broadband Buildout: Indiana is gearing up to deliver high-speed internet to about 123,000 homes and businesses under the federal BEAD program, with projects planned across 91 of 92 counties—aimed at closing long-running service gaps in rural areas. PFAS on Farmland: A new report looks at how “forever chemicals” (PFAS) are showing up on Indiana’s farmlands, focusing on how biosolids from wastewater treatment can carry PFAS into agricultural settings. Data Center Backlash in Southern Indiana: Jeffersonville approved a one-year freeze on new data center projects after residents pushed back over noise, pollution, and zoning rules; the pause is meant to give the city time to tighten land-use guidance. Wetlands Under Review in Fort Wayne: Google is seeking an Indiana Department of Environmental Management permit to fill more than two acres of wetlands for a Fort Wayne data center campus, with a virtual public hearing set for Aug. 25. Energy Policy and Coal: Gov. Braun and AG Rokita are moving to keep coal plants operating longer, citing rising demand tied to data centers and AI, while also pursuing legal steps related to a coal-plant closure. Wildlife/Health Note: Indiana health officials are also tracking avian flu risk with a new public-facing dashboard effort.
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