Antitrust & Pharma: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a 43-state coalition announcing a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and competition limits, with trial expected in 2027 and injunctive reforms tied to compliance. Energy & Environment: A proposed 100-megawatt hydro project at a Mississippi River lock and dam is drawing scrutiny from the Sierra Club over potential impacts to access and wildlife. Pipeline Permitting Fight: The Southern Environmental Law Center sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over permits it says let oil and gas pipelines bypass key environmental safeguards, including a Mississippi-to-Georgia project through the Black Belt. Shipbuilding Tech in Mississippi: HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls are rolling out an “intelligent welding” pilot at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula to boost productivity and safety using real-time robot calibration. Workforce & Training: Meridian Community College and Compass Datacenters launched Mississippi’s first MEI data-center pathway, covering tuition for the first cohort. Agriculture: Mississippi cotton growers promoted U.S. cotton via a “Plant Not Plastic” campaign, while MSU researchers highlighted tailwater recirculation as a way to cut water use in rice production. Public Utilities: Mississippi commissioners debated water affordability, with a proposal shifting from federal assistance toward local help. Retail Development: D’Iberville cleared a tri-party agreement paving the way for a BJ’s Wholesale Club.