AGP Executive Report

Public Safety: A semi struck a home in Henry County on Monday, seriously injuring the driver; two people inside the house were unharmed. Indiana Toll Road officials also warned drivers to delete texts demanding overdue payments—the road will never text customers. Hoosier Football: Indiana climbed to No. 4 after edging Michigan 13-6 in overtime for its first win at the Big House since 1967. ESPN’s College GameDay is headed to Bloomington for Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with Minnesota; coach Curt Cignetti expects injured quarterback Josh Hoover to improve. Elections: A judge rejected candidate Greg Ballard’s bid to force the Indiana Election Commission to hear campaign-finance complaints before Election Day. Early voting continues through Nov. 2, with comparatively high turnout reported in Southern Indiana. Indiana Sports: The Colts fell 16-10 to Minnesota for their third straight loss, but coach Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones remains the starting quarterback. The Pacers, meanwhile, face a depleted lineup, with Ben Sheppard set for meniscus surgery.

Hoosier Football: Indiana climbed to No. 4 after Josh Hoover’s overtime touchdown secured a 13-6 win at Michigan, the Hoosiers’ first victory in Ann Arbor since 1967. ESPN’s College GameDay is headed to Bloomington for Saturday’s homecoming game against Minnesota. Colts: Indianapolis fell to the undefeated Vikings, 16-10, dropping to 2-5 amid three straight losses and the firing of general manager Chris Ballard. Public Health: Indiana has reported 65 measles cases this year, including four in Allen County. Health officials urge anyone with symptoms to call a clinic before visiting. Energy: X-energy and AEP announced plans for a 960-megawatt nuclear plant at a retired Indiana coal site, backed by Amazon. Election 2026: Early voting is available at satellite sites in Allen County through Nov. 2; Election Day is Nov. 3.

Hoosiers: Indiana climbed to No. 4 after beating Michigan 13-6 in overtime, its first win at the Big House since 1967. ESPN’s College GameDay is headed to Bloomington for Saturday’s game against Minnesota. Colts: Indianapolis fell 16-10 to unbeaten Minnesota as Daniel Jones threw for 108 yards and a late interception. Coach Shane Steichen says he hasn’t considered benching him. Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points and added 10 assists as Indiana routed Brooklyn 136-109, improving to 2-0. Election Oversight: Federal monitors are expected in Marion and Lake counties on Election Day. Marion County officials say they’re seeking more details; the Justice Department says monitors will observe, not interfere.

Hoosier Football: No. 6 Indiana beat Michigan 13-6 in overtime, earning its first win at the Big House since 1967 and improving to 7-1. Colts Shake-Up: After firing GM Chris Ballard, Indianapolis plans to assess its playoff hopes over the next three games before deciding whether to trade veterans such as Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson or DeForest Buckner. Flood Relief: The deadline to apply for FEMA storm-damage aid in 21 Indiana counties is approaching; nearly 40,000 eastern Indiana households have already received assistance. Fever Changes: GM Amber Cox was fired and president Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down after the team’s first-round playoff exit, leaving a pivotal offseason ahead. Public Safety: A statewide Silver Alert was issued for missing 17-year-old Ziarre Cobbs of Lebanon. In Evansville, Jamerus Parkman pleaded guilty to murdering realtor Susan Haynie.

Hoosiers Football: No. 6 Indiana beat Michigan 13-6 in overtime, earning its first win at the Big House since 1967. Josh Hoover scored the winning touchdown, but the offense struggled and managed just one completion after halftime. Nuclear Push: Indiana drew proposals for as many as 21 reactors in two days, including an Amazon-backed project in Sullivan County and a Navy microreactor plan for Crane. The state has never operated a commercial nuclear power plant. Fever Shake-Up: The Indiana Fever fired general manager Amber Cox, while team president Kelly Krauskopf announced she is stepping down. Coach Stephanie White is staying. Schools: Indiana’s chronic absenteeism rate fell for a fourth straight year, reaching 13.7% in 2025-26, down 0.6 percentage points from the previous year. Election Oversight: The Justice Department plans to send election monitors to Marion and Lake counties, drawing questions from Indiana Senate Democrats as early voting continues.

Hoosiers Football: No. 6 Indiana visits Michigan today, looking to bounce back from its first loss in 22 games. The Wolverines may start freshman quarterback Tommy Carr. Fever Shake-Up: President Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down and GM Amber Cox has been fired; coach Stephanie White is expected to stay as the team rebuilds around Caitlin Clark. Fort Wayne Investigation: A German teenager was arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of a 14-year-old Fort Wayne girl. The FBI worked with local police and German authorities. Election Watch: The Justice Department plans to send election monitors to Marion and Lake counties. New partisan labels for school board candidates and Indiana’s ballot-order law are also drawing scrutiny ahead of Nov. 3. Household Costs: Indiana’s average gas price climbed above $4 a gallon, reaching $4.02 Saturday. Storm Aid: Pike County residents affected by recent storms and flooding have until Sunday to apply for FEMA assistance.

Colts: Quarterback Anthony Richardson faces a misdemeanor marijuana-possession charge after an Oct. 12 traffic stop in Carmel; his case is scheduled for Jan. 4. Fever Shake-up: Indiana fired GM Amber Cox and announced president Kelly Krauskopf’s departure after the team’s first-round playoff exit. Disaster Aid: Hoosiers affected by August storms and flooding have until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to apply for FEMA assistance. Transportation: A rail project in Wells, Huntington and Grant counties could receive up to $3.2 million for track, bridge and crossing upgrades; local governments will also receive $19.1 million in road reimbursements tied to the gas-tax holiday. Election Watch: Voters will decide whether judges should be allowed to deny bail in more cases, while federal monitors are expected in Marion and Lake counties for the November election. Public Safety: An off-duty Hammond officer faces felony charges in a crash that killed a Gary man and injured two others.

Jobs and Industry: Bombardier plans 800 hires across the country, including in Indiana, and says its Fort Wayne service center will open in November. Voting: The Justice Department plans election observers in Indianapolis and Lake County as early voting continues statewide; voters must request mail-in absentee ballots by the deadline. Statehouse: Sen. Ron Alting resigned after nearly 30 years amid shoplifting allegations, citing health concerns. He remains on the ballot. Disaster Aid: Indiana flood victims, including residents of newly added Pike County, have until Sunday, Oct. 25, to apply for FEMA assistance. Energy: Amazon, AEP and X-energy are exploring a 960-megawatt nuclear project at a former Indiana coal site. Schools: Indiana’s chronic absenteeism rate fell for a fourth straight year, though nearly 15% of K-12 students still missed at least 10% of school days.

Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton returns to Indianapolis for his first home game in 490 days after leading the Pacers to an opening-night win with 23 points and 12 assists. Election Watch: The Justice Department plans to send observers to Marion and Lake counties on Election Day. Local officials say they want to know why the counties were chosen; the DOJ says monitors will only observe. Police Accountability: A Georgetown officer faces misconduct and fraud charges over alleged unauthorized searches of the Flock camera system, including searches reportedly tied to his wife’s vehicle and a Tennessee man’s. His attorney disputes the allegations. Education: More than 76,000 Indiana high school seniors received pre-admission offers from participating colleges, though students must still apply and meet any additional requirements. Workforce: Indiana secured nearly $19 million in federal funding for training and apprenticeships, as the state’s September unemployment rate remained below the national average.

Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton returned from a 16-month Achilles injury to score 23 points and dish out 12 assists in Indiana’s 123-120 win over New Orleans. Schools: Chronic absenteeism fell for a fourth straight year, to just under 15% statewide, though 30% of high school seniors missed at least 10% of school days. Election 2026: Former Sen. Evan Bayh transferred more than $1.7 million to Indiana Democrats this month as they support his son Beau’s secretary of state campaign. Public Safety: Thirteen people were arrested in a multistate operation tied to a July 4 motorcycle-club fight in Madison. Jobs and Energy: Indiana secured nearly $19 million in federal workforce-training funds, while the Navy selected a transportable nuclear microreactor for Naval Support Activity Crane.

Education: Indiana’s chronic absenteeism rate fell to 14.9% in 2025-26, its fourth straight annual decline. High school students still miss the most school. State Politics: Sen. Ron Alting says he’ll resign if reelected after shoplifting allegations and medical evaluations; his name remains on the Nov. 3 ballot. Fort Wayne Utilities: All nine city council members are urging regulators to block Aqua Indiana’s proposed wastewater rate increase, which could reach 40.7%; a local public hearing is planned. Public Safety: A Terre Haute-area man faces felony charges accused of registering and voting in six elections while ineligible. Indianapolis: The National FFA Convention opened with more than 70,000 visitors expected. Energy and Growth: Amazon and AEP are exploring a nuclear project of up to 960 megawatts at a former Indiana coal site, as at least 50 counties or communities restrict data center development. Election 2026: Voters will decide whether judges can deny bail for more crimes when prosecutors show strong evidence and a public-safety risk.

Disaster Aid: Hoosiers in 25 counties affected by August storms and flooding have until Sunday, Oct. 25, to apply for FEMA help with uninsured costs. Energy: Amazon, AEP and X-energy are exploring a 960-megawatt nuclear project at a former Indiana coal site, a proposed boost to the state’s power supply. Housing: Fort Wayne won nearly $600,000 to prepare vacant lots for new homes through its A Lot to Love program. Health Care: An opinion piece warns that about 58,000 Hoosiers could lose Medicaid coverage next year when new work requirements take effect in January. Public Safety: A Marion County judge found forfeiture complaints over cash seized at Indianapolis’ FedEx hub violated due-process rules, but said the state can still pursue seizures if it proves an Indiana crime. Hoosier Sports: No. 6 Indiana heads to Michigan seeking a rebound after its first loss of the season; the Colts, meanwhile, have fired GM Chris Ballard, leaving coach Shane Steichen’s future in question. Local Funding: Indiana approved $19.1 million for local road projects through its latest gas-tax reimbursement.

Autism Care: IU researchers will lead a five-year, $7 million study training nearly 200 primary-care clinicians to diagnose autism, aiming to expand access for children in underserved communities. FFA Convention: Indianapolis welcomes the National FFA Convention Oct. 21–24, with tens of thousands expected and an estimated $40 million in local economic impact; the event is set to stay in the city through 2040. Clemency Hearing: Indiana’s parole board heard arguments for and against clemency for Jeffrey Weisheit, who was sentenced to death for killing his girlfriend’s two children. Gov. Mike Braun will make the final decision. Energy: Amazon, AEP and X-energy are exploring a 960-megawatt nuclear project at a retired Indiana coal plant. Southern Indiana: SoIN Tourism awarded nearly $1 million for four projects, including trail access, a park performance venue and sports facilities. Hoosier Sports: Indiana looks to rebound at Michigan after its 22-game football winning streak ended in a 19–15 loss to Ohio State.

Energy and Jobs: Amazon, AEP and X-energy are studying a proposed 960-megawatt nuclear plant at a former coal site in Sullivan County, using 12 small reactors. Amazon would fund development and buy the power, but the project is not approved. Indianapolis Budget: The City-County Council approved a 2027 budget with $400 million for public safety, including police recruitment and technology, and $72 million for housing and social services. Elections: A new poll found 56% of Hoosiers want lawmakers to wait until after the 2030 census to redraw districts. In House District 62, Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver is challenging Republican incumbent Dave Hall, citing public-school funding as a reason she’s running. Public Safety: A 75-year-old woman died after her car entered contaminated water near Gary’s Buffington Harbor; hazardous conditions kept divers from safely reaching the vehicle until the next day. Hoosier Sports: Indiana’s 19-15 loss to Ohio State ended its 22-game winning streak and dropped the football team to No. 6 in the AP poll.

Colts Shake-Up: Indianapolis fired GM Chris Ballard after the team blew a 13-point lead against Tennessee and fell to 2-4. Assistant GM Ed Dodds will oversee personnel, while Daniel Jones remains the starting quarterback against Minnesota. Power and Data Centers: AEP, Amazon and X-energy will study a 960-megawatt nuclear plant at a former coal site in Sullivan County. Amazon would fund the project and buy its power, but no final investment decision has been made. Statehouse Debate: Indiana lawmakers are divided over tax breaks for large corporations and data centers, with critics questioning whether abatements deliver enough benefit. Farmers are also pressing for property-tax changes after building assessments jumped 29%. On the Ballot: Early voters will see optional party labels for school board candidates. Hoosiers will also decide whether judges can deny bail in more cases. Clemency: The Indiana Parole Board is weighing a recommendation on death row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit; Gov. Mike Braun will make the final decision. Hoosiers Football: Indiana’s 22-game winning streak ended with a 19-15 loss to Ohio State. The No. 6 Hoosiers visit Michigan this week.

Energy and Data Centers: X-energy, Amazon and American Electric Power are studying a 960-megawatt small nuclear plant at a retired power station in Sullivan County. Separately, Microsoft and NiSource signed a 20-year deal to supply power to a planned northern Indiana data center, with a new rate structure requiring large users to fund needed infrastructure. Local Costs: Fort Branch is weighing a sale of its sewer utility as a proposed $16 million upgrade could nearly double rates. Schools and Health: Indiana’s new school grading system will weigh achievement, attendance and other measures. Measles cases have reached 45 statewide, with Adams County cases doubling. Farm Taxes: Farm Bureau says agricultural building assessments rose an estimated 29% statewide, prompting calls for changes to the valuation system. Sports: Indiana football’s 22-game winning streak ended in a 19-15 loss to Ohio State; the Hoosiers’ basketball team bounced back with a 76-58 exhibition win over North Carolina. The Colts fell 26-20 to Tennessee after leading 13-0 at halftime.