Indiana GOP Convention: Local and state Republican leaders urged unity as nearly 1,800 delegates met in Fort Wayne for the Indiana GOP convention, where the party will choose its secretary of state nominee amid controversies around incumbent Diego Morales and a crowded field. Utility Affordability: Gov. Mike Braun called for a rehearing of an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission decision that approved a $71 million AES Indiana rate increase, directing the state’s ratepayer advocate to seek reconsideration. Healthcare Costs & Growth: Parkview Health’s expansion continues to draw scrutiny over hospital pricing, as lawmakers weigh how nonprofit systems set rates and negotiate with insurers. Ports & Freight: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Ports of Indiana–Burns Harbor, highlighting Great Lakes and inland waterways investment as a key freight strategy. Manufacturing Workforce Gap: A skills shortage push continues, with new automation branding THRYVE Automation pitching end-to-end solutions aimed at labor and productivity challenges for manufacturers. Local Business Closures: A Butler-area sports bar and adjacent venues abruptly announced closures in the coming days, underscoring ongoing pressure on local hospitality. Disaster Relief: Gov. Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties, opening applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund for eligible storm and flood damage.