AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Air Emissions: Amazon says its New Carlisle campuses rely on the regional grid, with backup diesel generators for emergencies only—averaging about 10 hours a year—after an online post claimed far higher numbers; advocates are watching for emissions and permit details. Local Governance & Data Center Growth: WFYI reports nearly a third of Indiana counties now restrict data centers, with some moratoriums and outright bans, as communities try to keep up with fast-moving development and concerns about water, electricity, and land use. Wildlife & Range Shifts: A USGS study finds armadillos are establishing breeding populations in Indiana, especially Marion County and the southeast, with rivers possibly helping them spread—meaning more lawn digging may show up. Public Health: West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito sample in Hamilton County (Carmel), prompting increased trapping/testing and adult mosquito fogging. Local Fees & Waste Services: Goshen is weighing a monthly environmental service fee to cover trash/recycling and related services as property-tax changes strain city budgets. State Policy for Farms: New laws taking effect July 1 include measures aimed at streamlining farming operations and strengthening protections around foreign adversaries.
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