Amazon Antitrust/Consumer Protection: The FTC and 22 states, including Indiana, sued Amazon alleging it used an “invented auction participant” to inflate ad prices for advertisers, with the FTC estimating about $20 billion in improper surcharges since 2018. Indiana Policy & Schools: A House panel advanced a tax referendum push for Indianapolis public schools that shifts control to the new IPEC oversight body, with revenue split between IPS and participating charters if voters approve. Indiana Economic Development: One Southern Indiana’s John Launius is leaving Sept. 8 to lead regional economic development at the Indiana Economic Development Corp., after helping secure $3.3B in investment commitments and 5,200 jobs. Workforce/Community Support: Catholic Charities in Southern Indiana is offering “Boots 4 Work” vouchers so job seekers can buy required safety boots before their first paycheck. Tech/State Services: Indiana BMV is preparing to launch mobile driver’s licenses, with officials saying the timeline is getting closer. Business Growth: Birdcall plans to open about 10-15 Indiana locations, including in Bloomington, Evansville and Fort Wayne, as it expands across the Midwest. Disaster Recovery: Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Delaware County Sept. 2-5 to help residents and businesses navigate recovery programs.