Energy Bills & Utility Regulation: Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a major plan to cut electric bills by eliminating a 5.9% state tax on electricity sales, while also reshaping how utility profits are regulated—leaving open questions about how to cover a roughly $1.7B budget gap. Data Centers & Local Scrutiny: In Kline Township, residents and planners grilled Amazon Web Services over a proposed hyperscale campus, with concerns about traffic, water, and the lack of clear answers; the broader debate continues as Harrisburg weighs moratoriums and transparency rules. Antitrust & Food Industry: The DOJ and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova, and Hickman’s over alleged price-fixing tied to the Urner Barry egg index, requiring $3.3M plus 53M donated eggs. Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline: Lawrence County’s Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program marked its largest cohort, training 42 students with stipends and credentials via Pennsylvania College of Technology and federal/state funding. Extreme Heat & Operations: A Pittsburgh-area extreme heat warning entered its second day, with communities adjusting schedules and activating cooling centers to protect workers and residents. Business Moves: Greycourt & Co. named Elliot Ivey COO in Pittsburgh, expanding operational leadership for ultra-high-net-worth investment services.