AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGas Tax Relief: Gov. Mike Braun extended Indiana’s gas tax suspension through Oct. 6, keeping about 60 cents per gallon off the pump and promising reserves to protect road funding. State Politics & Storm Recovery: Rep. Jeff Thompson joined Braun and federal officials to assess storm damage sites, pointing residents to FEMA and Indiana’s disaster resource hub as FEMA approvals topped $2 million so far. Local Business & Recognition: Republic Bank earned a Top 25 ranking for the second straight year, while Barron Industries was named SBA Great Lakes Region Manufacturer of the Year. Healthcare Access: Syra Health, with HealthSync, was accepted into the CMS ACCESS model to expand coordinated behavioral health services for Medicare patients. Community & Culture: Mercer County Fair and Horse Show launched a 200th Legacy Maker campaign for major fairgrounds upgrades, and Putnam County’s mural festival returns Sept. 5-19 with new wall installations. Consumer Safety: The FTC warned scammers are cloning car dealership websites using AI, urging Hoosiers to verify dealers before sharing info. Agriculture Markets: A farmland benchmark study found Indiana values dipped slightly on average, even as overall farmland values stayed strong.
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