AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoNational Parks Free Day: The National Park Service is marking its 110th birthday with free admission across all NPS parks on Tuesday, Aug. 25, including Midwest favorites like Indiana Dunes, Pictured Rocks, Cuyahoga Valley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Hawaii Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Moke is dumping heavy rain on Hawaii’s Big Island, where communities are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, with officials warning of dangerous flooding and mudslides. Wildfire Updates: In Nevada, the wind-driven Hawk Fire has surged past 10,500 acres and threatened about 1,000 homes, prompting expanded evacuations and a Reno-area airport closure; in Florida, wildfires in the Everglades led to temporary Shark Valley closures. Weather Alert: Forecasters say repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms could trigger flash-flood risk across the Southeast and Mid-South starting Tuesday. Transit & Costs: Boston’s MBTA is nearing major testing for a $765 million battery train plan on the Fairmount Line, after years of delays. Local Politics: Fort Worth budget talks could restore some cuts if property tax revenue comes in higher than expected.
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