AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Workforce: Indiana lawmakers are pointing to improving literacy results, saying 88%+ of third graders passed IREAD for the fifth straight year, topping pre-pandemic levels and reflecting continued investment in reading. Higher Ed Philanthropy: Indiana University trustees approved renaming Kelley’s graduate business division after a $100 million gift from Jeffrey and Benita Thomasson, with money aimed at scholarships, fellowships, and expanded AI training and career support. Local Schools Operations: Indianapolis Public Schools is ending its use of the Enroll Indy enrollment portal for IPS-managed schools, moving enrollment in-house for the 2027-28 school year and citing cost savings and operational improvements. Consumer & Business Risk: The FTC warns of cloned car-dealer websites that can trick shoppers into sending money upfront, often via wire transfer. Public Safety & Immigration: ICE says “Operation Safe Community – Indiana” led to 426 arrests of illegal immigrants statewide from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, raising concerns among local businesses about customer fear and sales drops. Tech & Manufacturing: Reuters reports SK Hynix is in early talks with Intel about making memory chips in the U.S., with options including leasing Intel’s Ohio campus or forming a joint venture. Energy Prices: GasBuddy price reports show Indiana-area fuel costs remain volatile, with multiple counties posting lowest-in-week figures for midgrade, premium, E85, and diesel.
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