Data Center Backlash: A public hearing on draft data-center regulations in Pottawatomie County, Kansas drew calls for a moratorium as residents said they need more details before any approvals move forward. Local Power Strain: A separate national report says organized opposition to hyperscale data centers has delayed or blocked about $64B in projects since 2025, with communities citing electricity, water, and ratepayer impacts. Oregon Manufacturing Investment: Roche/Genentech announced a $750M expansion in Hillsboro to double Oregon manufacturing capacity, adding an end-to-end injectable fill-finish site and targeting about 200 construction hires. Housing Transparency Fight: Oregon’s low-income housing spending is surging, but a state public-records carve-out keeps key project cost details hidden, complicating efforts to assess whether dollars are building enough homes. Wildlife & Agriculture: Oregon’s long-running flea beetle biocontrol for tansy ragwort has reportedly cut infestations by 90% after decades of use. Legal/Policy: Federal agencies finalized a move to rescind the Endangered Species Act “harm” definition, triggering multiple lawsuits from environmental groups and Native tribes. Energy Costs: AAA reports crude-driven pump-price pressure, with the national gas average up to about $4.10.