AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChildcare Safety Overhaul: Indiana is moving toward new rules that would require active shooter and intruder drills in daycares every six months, alongside other licensing changes that critics say could increase stress for young children. School Tech Limits: Gov. Mike Braun’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Indiana students takes effect this fall, aiming to cut distractions and boost classroom engagement. Clean Energy Tensions: Indiana’s solar boom is drawing pushback from rural residents worried about impacts on farmland, even as the state’s growth is tied to demand from the data center surge. Waste Tire Cleanup: IDEM awarded $308,300 to Gibson County Solid Waste Management District and other Indiana partners for waste tire cleanup and recycling, citing health and environmental risks from improper tire storage. Underground Fuel Tank Removal: Indiana’s program is helping communities remove old underground gas tanks, with owners eligible for 50% reimbursement for removal and replacement. Food Safety Watch: The national cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to expand, with Indiana and nearby states reporting high case counts tied to contaminated lettuce and federal agencies still investigating sources. Data Centers & Water Rules: Ohio EPA backed away from a statewide general permit for data center water discharges after thousands of public comments, keeping individual permitting in place. Utilities Leadership: Gov. Braun appointed Joby Jerrells to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, emphasizing reliable and affordable energy.
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