AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Aftermath: Indiana Democrats broke the GOP’s House supermajority for the first time in 14 years, winning at least 45 seats. Gov. Mike Braun called the losses a wake-up call, citing affordability concerns; Republicans chose Ben Smaltz as the next House speaker. Higher Education: Purdue named retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, as its next president. He starts Feb. 1 with a $1 million base salary. Public Health: Indiana’s measles count rose by 30 in less than a week to 134 confirmed cases, including 71 across seven northeast counties. Bears Stadium: Gov. Braun says Indiana’s patience is running short as the Chicago Bears discuss stadium legislation with Illinois, while continuing site reviews in Hammond. Jobs: Goshen-based Wright Industries plans an $18 million expansion expected to add more than 250 jobs. Capital Punishment: Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit for the 2010 murders of his girlfriend’s two children, the state’s first execution in years. Household Costs: Braun extended Indiana’s gas tax relief through Dec. 4.
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