AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndiana Politics: Max Engling won the Indiana GOP secretary of state nomination at the Fort Wayne convention, defeating incumbent Diego Morales after two rounds of voting, setting up a November matchup with Democrat Beau Bayh. Campaign Finance: Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s Lincoln Party bid drew a $450 fine for late large contribution reports, an issue tied to the same office he’s trying to lead. State Response to Weather: Gov. Mike Braun declared a 63-county Indiana disaster emergency after severe storms, enabling state disaster relief for eligible expenses. Energy & Costs: The national average gas price fell below $4 to about $3.99 as crude costs eased with a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though savings may be temporary. Agriculture: The Fed’s Beige Book says farm conditions were mixed but cost pressures rose, with elevated fertilizer and fuel prices affecting purchasing decisions in the Corn Belt. Business/Policy Opinion: Michael J. Hicks criticized Indiana’s property tax direction as incoherent and tied it to budget cuts and business job losses. Tech/Scams: A Disney+ streaming outage was followed by phishing emails asking users to re-enter billing info.
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