AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndiana Statehouse/Contracts: The Indiana Secretary of State’s office is defending a $90,000 payment from the Securities Restitution Fund to a software contractor tied to a broader modernization push, alongside nearly $493,359 in annualized salary increases for 79 employees approved in August 2025. Illinois Stadium Fight: Illinois lawmakers in Springfield are racing the clock with a new Bears stadium framework filed as an amendment to House Bill 958, shifting away from earlier property-tax incentive ideas toward a publicly owned stadium authority model that would let the Bears avoid property taxes. Local Impact/Infrastructure: Indianapolis’ historic 16th Street Bridge is set to close for restoration starting on or after June 1, expected to last until winter 2029, with nearby businesses warning of revenue hits. Sports/Local Economy: The Pacers say they’re not sacrificing their core to add Ivica Zubac, framing the trade as a near-term fit for defense and rebounding. Public Safety: A man shot near the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis has died, identified as recent IU Indianapolis graduate Brett Scrogham.
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