AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoIndiana Education Tech Policy: Silver Creek schools approved a new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy after Indiana’s SB 78, tightening device rules from start of day to dismissal. Healthcare & Access: CareSource is exiting Indiana’s ACA marketplace, and Cigna is withdrawing nationwide—about 60,000 Hoosiers face plan changes before Dec. 31, 2026. Agriculture & Plant Science: Perkins Good Earth Farm is running a tomato trial using foliar nutrition and sap-based “blood work” to reduce aphid pressure. Local Leadership & Schools: Union City Area principal Dr. Melissa Tomcho announced retirement after 35+ years, while Taylor University flew to Idaho to hold a graduation ceremony for baseball seniors missing commencement. STEM in the Community: Indiana’s Science Central is hosting “Animal Day,” and Purdue/IU-related education and research items continue to roll in across the state. Infrastructure & Industry: Consolidated Grain and Barge plans a $47M Mount Vernon expansion at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon to improve grain storage and truck unloading.
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