Indiana will not stand in way of locals
Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s office said June 18 that despite his objections to a fertilizer plant proposed by Pakistani-based Fatima Group, that the state will not stand in the way of local authorities seeking to proceed with the project. As a result, Posey County will be able to issue some $1.3 billion in federal disaster bonds to assist the project.
"The State of Indiana stands by its decision to withdraw support for the Midwest Fertilizer project since Department of Defense officials still have not been able to independently confirm Fatima Group’s promise to replace their current fertilizer in Pakistan with a formula less susceptible to misuse by hostile forces in the region,” said Communications Director Christy Denault. “Despite a difference of opinion on the matter, Governor Pence respects the prerogative of local officials to continue to explore the possibility of moving forward and has instructed the Indiana Finance Authority not to stand in the way of Posey County officials pursuing the project on their own."