Construction Jobs: New federal data shows construction employment rose in 36 states and D.C. from July 2025 to July 2026, with Ohio adding about 13,700 jobs; the Associated General Contractors warns tariffs, highway funding uncertainty, and data-center opposition could slow momentum. Energy & Data Centers: Ohio Manufacturers’ Association leaders are pushing for more transparency in data-center electricity demand forecasts, saying overestimates can drive up generation and transmission costs for customers. Agriculture Supply Chain: Superior Ag opened a $20M, 32,000-ton Ohio River fertilizer terminal in Spencer County, aiming to improve fertilizer reliability during key planting windows. Food Safety: FDA upgraded a Whole Foods jalapeño-linked Salmonella recall to Class I, affecting nearly 13,000 dip and prepared-food items across 13 states, including Ohio. Healthcare Recalls: Baxter recalled certain IV saline and dextrose injections after fiberglass/metal contamination concerns, with distribution including Ohio. Consumer Protection: A Trumbull County resident filed a class action against a debt collector, alleging continued contact after a “STOP” request. Local Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data placed multiple Ohio cities among the highest scam-report ranks for July, including Cleveland and Columbus. Ohio Politics/Legal: A federal judge pressed lawyers over efforts to restore Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center facade, with a Sept. 8 board deadline.