AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health: Lyme disease risk is rising in the Midwest, with deer ticks now establishing in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan—raising concern for Hoosiers as tick-bite visits climb and diagnosis may lag. Extreme Weather: A dangerous heat wave is building for next week across the eastern U.S., with the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes/Indiana region in the bullseye for above-normal temperatures and high heat-index risk. Local Environment & Wildlife: Brickyard Nature Park is planning invasive plant removal to restore native understory and protect wildlife, with work slated to begin in early 2027. Water & Emergency Response: Indianapolis firefighters rescued a man after he swam out to a pickup stranded in the White River near West 16th Street; heavy rain could delay removal of the vehicle. Homelessness Policy: Indiana’s new public camping ban takes effect July 1, with enforcement steps that include warnings, service referrals, and possible misdemeanor penalties. Governance & Pollution Oversight: Environmental groups sued the EPA over delays on a renewed operating permit for U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, arguing communities are left in limbo about pollution limits. Plastics & Indiana in the Fight: Indiana is among 17 states suing California over its plastics packaging rules, arguing the requirements will raise costs for everyday goods.
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