AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndiana Politics & Utilities: Gov. Mike Braun named Chuck Goodrich Indiana’s next Secretary of Commerce and also replaced the IURC chair, with Anthony Swinger taking over after Andy Zay, amid fresh scrutiny of Duke Energy’s charges. State Policy: Rep. Stephen Bartels spotlighted new laws taking effect July 1, including streamlining boards and commissions, easing K-12 education regulations, and expanding childcare support. Energy Reliability: Two Indiana coal plants—NIPSCO’s R.M. Schahfer and CenterPoint’s F.B. Culley—will stay running until at least Sept. 19 under federal orders tied to grid reliability. Business & Jobs: Aurobindo Pharma USA won FTC approval for its $250M acquisition of Lannett, with Lannett’s Seymour, Indiana site boosting domestic manufacturing capacity. Local Development: Fishers opened its 120-acre White River park, built on a floodplain with limited amenities by design. Courts & Speech: A federal settlement wave continues for public workers fired over Charlie Kirk death posts, with Indiana-linked cases highlighted. Sports: Dusty May is finalizing a jump to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.
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