PFAS Accountability: EPA, DOJ and WV DEP reached a landmark $450M settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals” discharges into the Cape Fear, Delaware and Ohio River systems, with major spending for alternative drinking water and compliance upgrades. Healthcare Competition: Ohio AG Andy Wilson announced a proposed settlement with OhioHealth in an antitrust case aimed at stopping the health system from restricting insurers’ ability to share lower-cost care options with patients. Utility Policy Fight: Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed Ohio submetering legislation, calling the model “fundamentally flawed” despite added consumer protections in the bill. Energy Costs in the Spotlight: Youngstown’s SOBE Thermal Energy Systems won a PUCO-approved emergency rate increase that could jump 93% for many downtown customers, with another 162% increase in the heating season. Workforce Pipeline: Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center ran Teacher Boot Camps across Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties, pairing classroom educators with tours and “lunch and learn” sessions tied to local manufacturing and healthcare careers. Local Industry & Trade: Phantom Fireworks’ Youngstown-area warehouse operations are gearing up for a heavy July 4 season, while Hitch-Hiker Manufacturing in New Middletown is supplying America250-themed digital LED displays for concession trailers. Tech & Power Demand: A new report warns AI data centers could drive grid strain and potentially push costs onto residential electric bills, as utilities face new infrastructure needs.