Indiana Budget Watch: Butler County says it must pull $3.5 million from its fund balance to cover 2026 spending, with real estate tax collections at about 96% of the year’s target as of July 20. Public Health Funding: Pennsylvania’s child death review program got only $242,000—far short of the $2.5 million proposed—leaving counties struggling to keep up with the mandated reviews. AI + Power Costs: The White House expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, now covering 80% of U.S. electricity delivered to homes and businesses near data centers, with Indiana deals cited for returning at least $1.4 billion over 15 years. Indiana Tech & Defense: The Indiana National Guard is running a combat readiness exercise at Camp Atterbury, highlighting modernization and new mobile brigade tactics. Healthcare Workforce: An Indiana-focused push argues pharmacists are increasingly vital as the state ages, but pharmacy closures and rising training costs threaten the pipeline. Local Tech/Industry: Zimmer Biomet sued a former executive in Northern Indiana over alleged trade secret theft and non-compete violations. Space/Research Infrastructure: Redwire’s space research and microgravity manufacturing push continues to expand in southern Indiana. Film Tech Culture: “The Odyssey” is drawing Indiana IMAX 70mm fans to a rare, limited-release format—turning cinema hardware into a destination.