AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChildcare Regulation Fight: Hoosier childcare providers packed a state hearing to oppose looser staff education rules, arguing the job is “a profession,” not babysitting, as FSSA plans finalized changes July 13 with an October 11 start. Data Center Backlash: WFYI reports nearly a third of Indiana counties have adopted data-center restrictions, including moratoriums and outright bans, as residents and researchers raise concerns about water, electricity, land, and long-term jobs. Teacher Prep for Reading: Purdue Fort Wayne and Huntington University earned top grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality for aligning training with the “science of reading,” highlighting Indiana’s recent policy push. Local Tech in Public Safety: Evansville will pilot a “Drone as First Responder” program to send aerial views to certain 911 calls within about 70 seconds to help officers before they arrive. STEM & Health Education: Indiana University Health is opening a 3D print studio to bring printed surgical models in-house, while an Art Museum of Greater Lafayette received a $500,000 Lilly Endowment grant for tech upgrades and sustainability. Business/Industry Moves: Fort Wayne Metals Research Products changed hands July 1, with Axel Johnson Inc. taking ownership and Scott Glaze launching Glaze Development Group.
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