AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Fallout: Indiana Democrats broke the Republicans’ 14-year House supermajority and gained five seats. The upheaval included House Speaker Todd Huston’s defeat, J.D. Ford’s win over Victoria Spartz in the 5th Congressional District and Beau Bayh’s victory in the secretary of state race. Gov. Mike Braun called the results a wake-up call for Republicans. Bears Stadium: Illinois leaders are discussing a $5 billion stadium plan as the Bears weigh options there, but Indiana’s Hammond bid remains in play and Braun says a decision deadline is nearing. Jobs & Costs: Wright Industries plans to invest $18 million in a Goshen expansion, adding more than 250 jobs. Braun also extended the state gas-tax suspension through Dec. 4. Wildlife Policy: Indiana’s bobcat season opens with a 400-animal quota, up 60% from last year, despite no verified statewide population count. Higher Education: Purdue named former Air Force pilot and Arkansas president Jay Silveria as its next president.
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