AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoEducation Watch: A new national study says the U.S. is in a “reading recession,” with only five states (plus D.C.) showing meaningful reading gains from 2022 to 2025, and students still nearly half a grade behind pre-pandemic reading. Local Government: Terre Haute City Council approved two outdoor refreshment areas, letting people carry alcohol between participating downtown businesses with special cups and limits. Business & Jobs: Corteva is splitting into two companies—New Corteva will be headquartered in Indianapolis, while Vylor’s HQ is in Johnston, Iowa. Indiana Economy & Costs: Steel tariffs are still hitting tin can makers, raising costs that flow into higher prices for canned foods. Community Growth: Crawfordsville Main Street earned a national Affiliate Main Street America designation. Sports Buzz: The WNBA’s opening weekend drew huge numbers, with Fever-Wings among the most-watched regular-season games on ESPN networks.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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