AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVeterans Tax Relief: Indiana expands property tax relief for eligible disabled veterans and surviving spouses, including a new 100% assessed-value homestead deduction for totally disabled veterans and a shift from deductions to direct tax credits starting with the 2026 assessment year. Power Restoration & Storm Fallout: NIPSCO says 172,000 customers still lack power after the derecho, calling it the largest outage event in its history, with restoration targeted to be about 90% by Aug. 18 and 100% by Aug. 21. Flood Recovery Hits Local Businesses: Metamora begins cleanup after Whitewater River flooding damaged shops and decades of inventory, while two nearby veterans describe major losses and health concerns as they assess damage. Tariff Refunds Help Small Firms: A Nashville-area GPS supply company says tariff refunds from the Supreme Court fight helped it stay afloat, highlighting how smaller Indiana importers may struggle without in-house compliance. Food Safety Recall: Kettle Cuisine recalled Walmart Marketside tomato bisque soup kits in 29 states over possible Listeria contamination, with no confirmed illnesses reported yet. Indiana Economic Spotlight: The Hambletonian Society selected Indiana’s Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson to host the prestigious Hambletonian race for three years starting in 2027.
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