Healthcare & Consumer Relief: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Alabama, will get $500 ACA refunds starting in October, funded by claimed Biden-era “user fee” overcharges. Energy & Infrastructure: Huntsville is proposing a 9,000-acre Limestone County TIF district to fund up to $230 million in growth projects, including major road work and a new K-8 school. Data Centers & Power/Water Pressure: An Alabama lawmaker is calling for a public Alabama Data Center Accountability Summit as the state’s data center footprint expands, raising concerns about electricity, water, land, and public infrastructure. Local Business & Permitting Fight: Prichard officials face a legal showdown over a stalled data center project after a company threatened litigation over building-permit and planning-review disputes. Workforce & Reentry: Alabama’s Restart Initiative will use nearly $4 million to train 550 people on probation and parole in Mobile and Baldwin counties for shipbuilding, maritime, and advanced manufacturing jobs. Agriculture & Public Safety: Hunters are being warned about New World screwworm this season, with guidance on what to watch for and what to do if they spot suspect wounds. Economic Development: Fyffe received a state SEEDS grant to prepare its 56-acre industrial park site with engineering-backed documentation to attract new businesses. Healthcare Access & Security: Virginia’s rollout of “chip-and-tap” EBT cards highlights a broader push to reduce SNAP skimming and fraud.