AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSevere Storms & Power Loss: A long-lived derecho slammed the Midwest, bringing 75+ mph winds across a 300-mile stretch from northeast Iowa to northern Indiana and leaving more than 840,000 customers without power across multiple states, with additional rounds and flash-flood risk expected. Road Funding Pressure: Indiana’s gas tax holiday is already draining about half a billion dollars, and transportation groups warn the state faces a long-term “funding cliff” unless lawmakers adjust the model. Data Centers & Water/Energy Transparency: A State Affairs Insider panel says data center opponents are winning momentum with moratoriums, but more disclosure of power and water use, earlier community engagement, and stronger ratepayer protections could ease tensions. Wildlife Rulemaking: The Indiana Natural Resources Commission opened a second public comment period on proposed bobcat season changes, including adding hunting and raising the quota. Leave No Trace at State Parks: Indiana State Parks is urging visitors to stop leaving behind artificial trinkets after dozens of items were found on trails at Pokagon State Park in a single weekend. Climate Watch: NOAA reports July 2026 tied July 2024 as the hottest July on record, underscoring ongoing heat extremes. Solar Eclipse Viewing: Indiana residents can’t see the total eclipse, but nearby states will get partial views on Aug. 12, with NASA noting the Perseids peak around the new moon.
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