AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Quality & Heat: Indiana is under an air quality alert as wildfire smoke drifts south, with hazy skies and heat indices near 100 for parts of Central and Northern Indiana; officials urge sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion. Local Water & Flooding: Winslow Town Council discussed rising wholesale water rates tied to a future drinking water project, plus drainage and culvert problems that worsen flooding after heavy rains. Data Centers & Land-Use Pressure: Indianapolis City-County Council’s committee advanced a temporary moratorium on new data centers through Dec. 31, 2027, as planners review impacts on neighborhoods and infrastructure. Agriculture & Pollution Prevention: Star of the West’s STAR program expands incentivized low-emission fertilizer practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans across Indiana and neighboring states. Public Health: A cyclospora outbreak is spreading across multiple states, including Indiana, prompting new guidance on food prep and hygiene. Community & Jobs: READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants were awarded statewide, while COPPERWORKS announced a $32M expansion in New Haven adding 12 jobs. Wildlife & Outdoors: Indiana beekeepers are planning for the next season as “dearth time” limits blooms, and a local outdoor column spotlights fishing at Hovey Lake.
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