Workforce & Education: The U.S. Department of Education approved Indiana’s Workforce Pell program at Ivy Tech, letting eligible students use Pell Grants for an eight-week clinical medical assistant track. Public Health & Food Safety: The CDC says cyclosporiasis cases have surged past 15,000 nationwide, with Indiana among states reporting significant counts tied to a multistate outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. Local Health & Safety: Indiana State Police are asking for dashcam footage after a hit-and-run near Fishers killed a man changing a tire on I-69; the area includes major health systems. Healthcare Access & Policy: A federal appeals court upheld a permanent block on Indiana punishing Planned Parenthood for providing minors truthful, out-of-state abortion information and referrals. Community Health Funding: The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application opened in Harrison County, offering 147 statewide scholarships plus local support for eligible Indiana students pursuing full-time baccalaureate study. Health System Stress (Policy Impact): Indiana’s Medicaid and SNAP cuts are being linked to reduced school meal participation and added strain on hospitals and providers. Food Recalls: Major 2026 FDA recalls continue to expand, including jalapeño-linked products tied to salmonella concerns.