Energy Policy & Costs: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger moved to intervene in the proposed $67B Dominion–NextEra merger, arguing it could raise bills for families and small businesses and disrupt workforce stability. Workforce Development: New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon toured Sunnyside small businesses to highlight free state workforce tools, as owners pointed to tariff-driven cost pressure. Immigration & Military Families: An AP investigation says dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops have been detained as the administration rolls back protections, with some deported—raising new operational and family-stability concerns for employers. Regulatory Overreach in Clean Air: Trump EPA actions target California’s port pollution rules, aiming to repeal waivers that protect public health—sparking pushback from advocates and local groups. SMB Finance & Hiring Tools: A separate push from community banking leadership underscores how local lenders fund Main Street, warning that overregulation can shrink credit access for small firms. Business Moves: Duos Technologies completed the sale of its rail tech unit to Sandbank Acosta, spinning it into a privately held DuosTI brand. Investor Deadlines: Multiple securities-class-action notices (Wise Group, Microsoft, Zillow, and others) are urging shareholders to act before upcoming lead-plaintiff deadlines.