Courts & Immigration: Five retired Ohio judges and justices filed an amicus brief backing a Franklin County ban on ICE courthouse arrests, arguing the practice chills immigrant participation and disrupts court operations. Energy & Cost Relief: Ohio lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine signed a 90-day gas tax suspension, with the state covering revenue losses from budget surpluses—aimed at easing pump costs for drivers, schools, and diesel-heavy businesses. Utilities & Winter Readiness: PUCO issued a Special Reconnect Order for the 2026-27 heating season (Oct. 12-Apr. 16), capping reconnection costs for PUCO-regulated electric and natural gas customers; last winter, more than 227,637 Ohioans used it. Public Health & Consumer Safety: The Trump administration began sending nearly 1 million HealthCare.gov enrollees $500 refunds, while officials warn about copycat scams. Infrastructure: Granite-Super won a $324.8M contract for Cleveland’s Big Creek Tunnel under Project Clean Lake, targeting major reductions in combined sewer overflows. Ohio Construction Traffic: ODOT announced month-long lane cuts near Easton on I-270/Easton Way for interchange improvements, with work expected to finish in summer 2027. Drug Pricing Accountability: Ohio AG Raoul sought court approval for a $400M Nationwide settlement with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition. Workforce & Industry: Ohio Manufacturing Month events highlight the state’s skilled-trades pipeline as manufacturers push for new operators and technicians.