AGP Executive Report

Hoosier Football: No. 5 Indiana hosts Ohio State in a top-five showdown Saturday after rallying past Nebraska, 20-17. Coach Curt Cignetti praised the Buckeyes’ talent ahead of the game. Indianapolis Courts: Mark Sanchez and truck driver Perry Tole have reached a tentative settlement over their civil lawsuit stemming from a 2025 Indianapolis stabbing; Sanchez’s criminal case is also nearing a plea hearing. State Policy: Indiana is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling allowing providers to refer minors to out-of-state abortion care. National Guard: About 125 Indiana Guard members are deploying to Texas for immigration-enforcement support at the U.S.-Mexico border. Campus Costs: Purdue trustees approved 2027-28 housing and dining increases, with most housing rates rising less than $300 and meal plans up 3.4%. City Access: The FAA reversed its decision to close Indianapolis’ downtown heliport, keeping it open. Colts: Indianapolis fell 34-22 to Pittsburgh; missed tackles and defensive execution drew renewed criticism.

Hoosier Football: Indiana climbed to No. 5 after rallying past Nebraska 20-17, setting up a top-five clash with No. 4 Ohio State. Colts: Indianapolis fell 34-22 to Pittsburgh, dropping to 2-3 after costly red-zone struggles and big plays allowed. Recovery Support: A new Indianapolis campus pairs substance-use treatment with housing for mothers and their children, offering 40 treatment beds and 19 recovery-housing beds. Purdue Expedition: Researchers from Purdue are investigating a possible aircraft wreck in the Pacific that could be Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. Jobs: Nucor plans a $105 million Crawfordsville expansion, expected to create up to 100 jobs.

Colts: Indianapolis fell 34-22 to Pittsburgh, dropping to 2-3. Jaylen Warren piled up 188 yards and two long touchdowns as the Colts’ defense struggled and the offense settled for five field goals. Hoosiers: Indiana climbed to No. 5 after rallying past Nebraska, 20-17, with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Josh Hoover to Nick Marsh. The 6-0 Hoosiers host No. 4 Ohio State on Oct. 17. High School Football: The IHSAA revealed sectional pairings for the state tournament, which concludes at Lucas Oil Stadium over Thanksgiving weekend. West-Side Hit-and-Run: A week after a driver killed cyclist Terry Sadberry, her twin sister is asking residents and businesses to share surveillance footage with Indianapolis police. School Results: New ILEARN scores show statewide proficiency at 42% in English language arts and 43% in math; results varied across Spencer-Owen schools.

Hoosier Football: No. 7 Indiana rallied for 14 fourth-quarter points to beat Nebraska 20-17, keeping its winning streak alive ahead of a showdown with Ohio State. Election 2026: Indiana voters will decide a constitutional amendment on bail, while secretary of state candidates sparred over election security, noncitizen voting and spending audits. All nine congressional seats are contested. Jobs & Economy: Nucor plans a $105 million expansion in Crawfordsville, with up to 100 new jobs. Gov. Mike Braun also outlined plans to grow Indiana’s sports economy. Public Safety: An Indianapolis driver was charged in a hit-and-run that killed a 9-year-old boy and injured another child. FEMA also urged Northwest Indiana residents affected by August storms to meet an approaching aid deadline.

Indiana Football: No. 7 Indiana rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Nebraska 20-17, extending its winning streak to 22 games. Josh Hoover hit Nick Marsh for two long touchdowns, including the go-ahead 44-yard score on fourth-and-1. The Hoosiers host Ohio State next. State Ballot: Indiana voters will decide whether judges can deny bail in serious cases beyond murder and treason when prosecutors show no release conditions can protect public safety. Supporters say it gives courts needed discretion; critics warn it could keep people jailed before trial. Indiana State: The Sycamores fell 57-24 to Youngstown State, which piled up 696 yards and scored seven touchdowns on its first eight drives.

Disaster Aid: Northwest Indiana residents affected by August storms have until Oct. 25 to apply for FEMA help. Rental assistance may be available while homes are repaired; FEMA warns inspectors won’t ask for fees or banking details. Hoosier Sports: No. 7 Indiana football visits undefeated Nebraska in a major Big Ten test. Indiana volleyball, meanwhile, fell to top-ranked Nebraska in straight sets. Jobs and Schools: Nucor plans a $105 million Indiana expansion expected to create 100 jobs. The state says its pre-1996 teachers’ retirement fund will be fully funded a decade earlier than projected. Elections: All nine congressional seats are contested, and nearly 600 Floyd County voters received incorrect ballots. Indianapolis: The FAA reversed its decision to block closure of the downtown heliport, drawing criticism from Mayor Joe Hogsett’s office.

Public Safety: Clark County deputies are searching for 14-year-old Lillian Stanley, last seen in New Washington wearing brown pants and a camouflage hoodie. In Bloomington, 23-year-old Jaymon Trey Gilreath was charged with murder after Thursday’s fatal shooting of Noah Slinkard, 24. College Sports: Undefeated No. 7 Indiana visits Nebraska Saturday, with gusts up to 40 mph and near-90-degree heat forecast. Indiana volleyball was swept by No. 1 Nebraska in Bloomington Thursday. State & Business: Indiana’s pre-1996 teachers’ pension fund is projected to be fully funded by 2028—10 years early. Nucor plans a $105 million Crawfordsville expansion expected to create up to 100 jobs. Indianapolis: The FAA reversed course and blocked closure of the downtown heliport; the mayor’s office opposes the decision. Health Coverage: State officials estimate 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members aren’t meeting work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1.

Jobs and Business: Nucor proposed a $105 million expansion at its Crawfordsville plant, expected to add 100 jobs if approved. Kroger is also testing round-the-clock hours at five Indiana stores. Household Costs: Indiana gas averaged $3.87 a gallon Friday, up 15 cents in a day, though the state’s suspended fuel taxes are cushioning prices. CenterPoint projects lower winter heating bills for southwest Indiana customers. Health Care: About 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members may lose Medicaid coverage if they don’t meet new work rules taking effect Jan. 1. Elections: Early voting is underway, with all nine congressional seats contested. In Floyd County, candidates say a voting error left hundreds of early ballots without a commissioner race. Hoosier Sports: No. 15 Indiana volleyball was swept at home by top-ranked Nebraska; the undefeated football team faces the Cornhuskers next. Fever star Caitlin Clark condemned racist abuse directed at teammate Kelsey Mitchell and said she hopes Mitchell stays in Indiana.

Hoosier Sports: No. 1 Nebraska swept No. 15 Indiana volleyball 3-0 in Bloomington. Fever star Caitlin Clark condemned racist and hateful messages aimed at teammate Kelsey Mitchell, saying she wants Mitchell to stay in Indiana; Clark finished fourth in WNBA MVP voting as A’ja Wilson won a record fifth award. Health Care: About 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members may lose coverage when new work rules take effect in January. Separately, Indiana families say limits on Medicaid-funded autism therapy are reducing care for children. Jobs: Nucor plans a $105 million expansion in Indiana, with up to 100 jobs expected at its Crawfordsville operation. Election 2026: Indiana secretary of state candidates clashed over voter participation and election security as early voting gets underway.

Education: Indiana honored schools and educators at its annual gala, awarding more than $210,000 and celebrating work to improve student learning. Data Centers: A coalition of AI companies, unions and investors is pressing for statewide guardrails on data center growth, including clearer electricity costs, environmental standards and community benefits, while opposing local moratoriums. Public Safety: IMPD is seeking tips after a person was critically injured in a west-side shooting early Thursday; no suspect or motive has been released. Elections: Indiana’s secretary of state candidates clashed over election security, noncitizen voting and spending oversight as early voting gets underway. Health Coverage: The state estimates 58,000 HIP members are not meeting Medicaid work rules that take effect Jan. 1. Hoosier Sports: No. 7 Indiana football takes its unbeaten record to Nebraska for a top-10 showdown, while Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned to play for the first time since tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Election Watch: Indiana’s four secretary of state candidates debated as early voting got underway and the Nov. 3 race tightened. In Marion County, new rules tell poll workers how to respond if federal agents appear at voting sites. Cost of Living: Gov. Mike Braun’s gas-tax suspension took effect Oct. 6 and runs through Nov. 4, with dyed-diesel restrictions also paused to ease costs for farmers. Health and Schools: State officials warn that about 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members may be out of compliance with new Medicaid work rules. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett backed an IPS funding referendum as the district warns of further budget cuts. Hoosier Sports: No. 7 Indiana football heads to Nebraska for a clash of unbeaten teams. The Colts, fresh off a 30-13 win over Washington in London, heard cornerback Sauce Gardner call his effort “embarrassing” and promise to improve.

Elections: Early voting is underway across Indiana, with candidates for secretary of state set to debate. Voters will also decide whether judges should gain expanded authority to deny bail. Health Coverage: State officials say about 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members aren’t meeting new Medicaid work requirements, raising concerns about coverage losses. County Government: Boone County Auditor Debbie Crum acknowledged mistakenly emailing employee names and Social Security numbers to the state. A county attorney presented 22 allegations seeking Crum’s removal; county boards are expected to vote later. Research and Jobs: Purdue and Elanco broke ground in Indianapolis on a planned 150,000-square-foot One Health Research Institute for research spanning human, animal and environmental health. Energy: Indiana Michigan Power says data-center growth could help fund a proposed rate cut averaging about $10 a month for residential customers, pending regulatory approval. Hoosier Sports: No. 7 Indiana football takes a 21-game winning streak to Nebraska, while five-star center Darius Wabbington has committed to IU basketball. Public Safety: A passenger died in an Oct. 1 rollover crash on I-65 in Clinton County; state police say the person was not wearing a seat belt.

Colts Injury Update: Indianapolis defensive end Arden Key is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving Jaylahn Tuimoloau and George Gumbs Jr. next in line. Early Voting: Early voting is underway across Indiana, with voters citing weather uncertainty and wanting to “get it over with.” Election Administration: Independent secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard says he’d bar the office from political activity, including fundraising and endorsements. Public Access: Gov. Braun appointed Brittney Long as Indiana’s new public access counselor after complaints about delays under the prior appointee. Hoosier Sports: Indiana men’s soccer’s Michal Mroz and Stephane Njike earned weekly awards after the win over Maryland; Indiana men’s basketball also landed five-star center Darius Wabbington for the 2027 class. Community & Food: Indiana’s “Hunt for Hunger” encourages hunters to donate deer to help feed Hoosiers, with processing support through DNR partners.

Indiana Politics & Voting: Early voting is underway in Southern Indiana, with more Hoosiers heading to the polls as registration deadlines and local races loom. Public Safety & Health: Indiana is facing renewed measles concerns, including cases reported in the north, putting hospitals and families on alert. Housing & Social Services: Women’s transitional housing remains a gap in Indiana, and local groups are working to fill the missing bridge between crisis and long-term stability. State Government & Policy: Indiana is reviewing Medicaid waiver assessments amid scrutiny of a new tool, while work requirements are raising concerns for some patients. Local Education & Community: A Fort Wayne-area credit union partnership is sending new dollars into FWCS schools and teacher grants. Business & Tech: A coalition of AI companies and labor groups is pushing Indiana data-center “guardrails” and pushing back against local moratoriums. Sports (Indiana): The Indiana Fever’s playoff run ended in Las Vegas as the Aces beat Indiana in Game 3, with Kelsey Mitchell leading the Fever in scoring.

Colts Turnover Troubles: Indianapolis is 2-2 but still losing the ball—Daniel Jones has four picks and three lost fumbles, and the team’s giveaway streak is a big reason it can’t end its five-year playoff drought. Steelers Injury Update: Pittsburgh placed DT Derrick Harmon on injured reserve (foot), a blow that could mean more snaps for Sebastian Joseph-Day and rookie Gabe Rubio. Recruiting Watch: Indiana men’s basketball target 5-star center Darius Wabbington is set to announce his commitment Tuesday, with the Hoosiers among his final three. Statehouse & Agriculture: Gov. Braun suspended special off-road diesel fuel restrictions after lawmakers pushed for harvest relief as diesel prices near $7 a gallon. Clean Water Credit: Indiana American Water customers are set to receive an $11.65 October bill credit tied to PFAS settlement proceeds. Public Safety & Voting: Indiana’s voter registration deadline is Monday, and early voting begins Tuesday. Local News: Terre Haute earned a Bronze Level Clean Community designation from IDEM, and River Heritage Conservancy received a $20M Lilly Endowment grant for Origin Park.

Election Deadline: Indiana voters have until Monday to register for the Nov. 3 election, with online registration open until 11:59 p.m. and in-person options at county offices and BMV branches. School Safety: Gov. Braun is launching a statewide, anonymous 24/7 K-12 tip line in January 2027 to report bullying, threats, and violence. Public Safety & Courts: A proposed Indiana constitutional amendment would let judges deny bail for defendants deemed a substantial risk to the community, going to voters on Nov. 3. Health Watch: Indiana hospitals are on alert as measles cases rise, including new concerns tied to the Fort Wayne Zoo exposure. Energy & Storm Response: NIPSCO is promising changes after a summer derecho outage and an investigation into its storm response. Local Crime: An Indianapolis man accused in a Lebanon Uber carjacking has been arrested about two years after the incident. Sports (Hoosier): The Colts topped the Commanders 30-13 in London; Indiana also faces a big Week 6 slate after recent football ranking movement.