IU Governance: Gov. Braun appointed three IU alumni—Matt Ferguson, Steve Henke, and Mel Raines—to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, replacing expiring terms and setting new service through June 30, 2029. Public Safety: Braun and Indiana State Police are pushing strict holiday enforcement for the Fourth of July, citing last year’s crash and alcohol-related fatality numbers and joining the statewide C.A.R.E. blitz. Courts & Crime: A Bloomington-area man charged with murder is set for trial in Owen County on July 21. Federal Law Enforcement: A federal indictment alleges a prison-directed Indiana drug trafficking network run from Westville Correctional Facility, naming 12 defendants. Immigration & Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, a ruling that Indiana officials and professors say will shape local policy and enforcement debates. State Budget/Local Funding: Braun ordered reimbursement to make municipalities whole for gas tax losses tied to the suspension. Health & Policy: Indiana Humanities is launching a multi-year “Matters of Religion” initiative exploring how religious liberty shaped Indiana’s public life. Higher Ed/Loans: The U.S. Department of Education reclassified theology as nonprofessional for federal loan purposes, affecting borrowers as legal challenges continue. Local Government/Infrastructure: Greencastle received $1 million in Community Crossings funding from Braun. Transportation: A passenger disturbance on a United flight from Indianapolis to Houston led to an arrest and a return to IND.