AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Disaster: Indiana is still reeling from historic flooding, with at least six deaths reported and more severe weather expected; Indianapolis DPW says flood-control infrastructure is being monitored as water recedes, while south-side water levels rise and shelters/updates are being set up. School Disruptions: Northwest Indiana districts are delaying or closing due to storm damage and power issues, including generator-dependent buildings and uncertain reopening dates. Tech & Policy: U.S. Sen. Jim Banks is pushing for stricter AI oversight and chip controls tied to national security, framing unreleased AI models as a risk. Federal Funding Watch: Indiana saw federal receipts drop by $733M year over year, with Medicaid up but competitive grants down sharply, including major shifts in broadband funding. Local Science/History: Grants totaling $205,000 will restore 15 Indiana African American historic sites, supporting preservation work tied to Eli Lilly chemist Stan Cox’s funds. Community Tech Privacy: A new license-plate-linked surveillance system called SignalTrace is raising fresh privacy concerns as Flock-style monitoring expands.
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