AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers & Energy: Amazon Web Services is proposing a major data center campus in Wheatfield, Indiana, with an estimated $7B investment and a reported $1.25B payment aimed at offsetting added electricity costs for local ratepayers, as the project would use natural air cooling for most of the year. Healthcare Costs & Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they’re not providing clear pricing information, with potential penalties up to $2M annually for noncompliance—an issue that hits Hoosiers too as patients face surprise costs for common tests and treatments. Indiana Economy & Affordability: A new ALICE report says 39% of Northwest Indiana households can’t afford basic needs, including housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare and technology—over one in three households. Local Business & Community: Haitian Times, the Federation of Haitian Chambers of Commerce and Dave & Buster’s are teaming up for official Haiti World Cup watch parties, including Indiana stops, with 20% of card proceeds supporting local chambers and nonprofits. Public Safety: Indiana State Police charged a Hammond man after a June 8 road rage shooting on I-80/94 in Gary. Consumer Watch: The Hoosier Lottery halted sales of a $5 scratch-off after a printing error led tickets to show inflated prizes that didn’t match official payouts.
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