AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Push Meets Backlash: Protesters in Merrillville urged Gov. Mike Braun to pause data center expansion and tax incentives, arguing for impacts on air, water, and local quality of life. Air Permits Under Scrutiny: IDEM says Amazon violated air emissions permits for backup generators near New Carlisle, including generator size limits and required paperwork, with corrective actions underway. Water-Contaminant Fight: A 14-state coalition of attorneys general pressed EPA to add the abortion drug mifepristone (and generics) to a drinking-water contaminant list for further study, arguing wastewater treatment may not remove residues. Severe Weather Watch: The National Weather Service flagged a Moderate Risk for Wednesday storms across parts of central Illinois into Indiana, with tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail possible. Wildlife Conservation Win: Red-tail Land Conservancy secured a $75,000 grant to protect 39 acres along Boston Creek in Wayne County, aiming to safeguard water quality and habitat. Local Wildlife Spotlight: Fort Wayne Zoo plans to welcome two bald eagles, Liberty and Spirit, as conservation ambassadors ahead of July 4. EV Retail Opening: Lafayette’s first Wawa store opens June 24 with free coffee and a new EV canopy. Public Health & Safety: An updated salmonella recall list continues to grow, including a newly recalled alfredo sauce.
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