Coal Policy & Power Costs: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization, including life extensions and new builds, with West Virginia tied to the plan—raising fresh debate over grid reliability versus higher costs and pollution. Federal vs. Local Control: A separate federal order directed a Florida utility to keep burning coal despite planned shutdowns, fueling claims of overreach and renewed air-quality concerns. Greenbrier Lawsuit: West Virginia’s Tax Division moved to intervene in the Greenbrier Resort federal case, citing more than $4.4 million in tax liens and pushing back on procedural objections. Energy Infrastructure Fight: The PSC continued public hearings on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link transmission project, with Monongalia residents and others arguing the line is a bad deal for West Virginia. Healthcare & Community Impact: Circus Saints and Sinners pledged $100,000 to the new WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Center in Wheeling, while McDowell County residents voiced anger over a potential sale of Welch Community Hospital. Workforce & Training: A Wheeling union launched “Heavy Metal Summer Experience” to steer recent grads into skilled trades with paid pathways. Food & Consumer Health: A new report says nearly 20% of U.S. packaged foods still contain synthetic dyes, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them. Inflation Watch: May inflation hit 4.2%, the highest in three years, with energy costs tied to the Iran war pressuring households.