AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorthwest Indiana Power Crisis: A class-action lawsuit says NIPSCO failed to maintain trees and brush around power lines, contributing to the Aug. 11 derecho blackout that left about 317,000 customers without power and still left tens of thousands in the dark days later. Storm Recovery Costs: Gov. Mike Braun estimates Indiana flood damage at least $550 million and possibly more than $5 billion, with 1,000 structures destroyed or badly damaged, pushing the state to seek bigger federal help. Cybersecurity Watch: The FBI warned hackers are targeting water systems nationwide; Indiana utilities say they’re already separating critical controls from business networks. Local Housing Enforcement: Indianapolis’ Lugar Tower Apartments face potential fines after residents reported weeks without working air conditioning and other maintenance failures. Workforce & Education: Meta announced a $115 million “America’s Workforce Academy” aimed at paid, job-guaranteed training for skilled trades—an approach being pitched as a model for faster labor-market fixes. Business & Housing Market: Redfin reports U.S. home sales fell 4.1% in July as high prices and mortgage rates keep buyers on the sidelines.
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