Hospital Price Caps: Indiana’s new law sets government price controls on five major nonprofit hospital systems for employer-covered care, with penalties including potential loss of tax-exempt status if they miss caps by 2029. Energy Costs & Data Centers: A PJM auction analysis says data-center-driven demand is adding billions in electricity costs across 13 states, raising affordability concerns for regular customers. Local Data-Center Fight: Indianapolis’ DC BLOX has revised its data-center plan, but a council committee advanced a moratorium on new approvals until Dec. 31, 2027, teeing up a full-council vote. State Procurement Overhaul: Gov. Mike Braun will end race- and sex-based contracting preferences in Indiana state procurement after an AG opinion, shifting to a merit-based approach. Property Values: Indiana assessed values rose nearly 10% from 2025 to 2026, with commercial and industrial values climbing faster than residential. Economic Development: LaGrange County’s innovation center is getting a $921,614 READI grant payment to support coworking, business space, and a child care component. Healthcare Workplace Recognition: Parkview Health in Fort Wayne earned a “Best and Brightest in Wellness” award for the eighth time since 2017. Consumer Data Enforcement: Indiana AG actions are part of a multistate push to settle 23andMe bankruptcy claims tied to the genetic data breach.