AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Backlash in Indiana: Indiana local governments are increasingly moving to slow or stop data center development, with 11 counties adopting ordinances, at least 17 using temporary moratoriums, and Marshall and Cass counties banning new projects—residents cite water use, power demand, land take, and noise. Air Quality Alert: Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management issued an Air Quality Action Day for July 8 across Northwest Indiana as ozone is expected to reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range. Brownfield Cleanup for Reuse: River Hills Economic Development District and Regional Planning Commission received a $500,000 EPA grant to clean up and reuse contaminated brownfields in New Albany, Charlestown, and Scottsburg. Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Access: Reworld expanded Fort Wayne-area transfer options via a new United Dumpsters station, aiming to consolidate waste locally and reduce long-haul hauling tied to landfill disposal. Child Care Cuts Hit Workforce: Hoosier childcare providers and advocates pushed back hard on looser staffing rules and voucher support reductions, warning families may be forced out of work or into less reliable care. Local Industry Growth: Riverside Mfg. cut the ribbon on a new Fort Wayne facility, investing $10M+ and consolidating operations under one roof.
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