U.S. Supreme Court & Elections: The Court struck down limits on coordinated party spending with candidates, a major shift that could reshape Ohio’s midterm battleground dynamics. Ohio Courts & Campaign Finance: A separate Ohio case also moved to eliminate limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates, keeping pressure on transparency and fairness. Energy & Data Centers: A Reuters report highlights how AI-driven data centers are driving up power bills for Rust Belt manufacturers, with Ohio factories seeing sharp jumps tied to capacity charges. Immigration Policy: The Supreme Court ruling on TPS could affect about 1.3 million immigrants nationwide, with Ohio residents watching for downstream changes. Ohio River & Local Government: Kentucky closed the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” bridge for repairs, while Ohio mayors pushed river revitalization efforts along the Mahoning. Weather & Public Safety: A macroburst hit Youngstown-area suburbs, and officials warned of flash-flood risk after storms. Local Governance: Barberton spent about $50,047 on outside legal counsel in a case tied to former Mayor William Judge, with much redacted. Community & Veterans: Sport Clips in Boardman-Poland launched “Haircuts with Heart” to support veterans. Public Safety & Tragedy: Flags were ordered at half-staff in Wayne County after Sgt. Scott Riles was killed in a shooting.