Energy & Data Center Costs: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed energy consumer protection bills that block large energy users like data centers from shifting upgrade costs to households and small businesses, including limits on certain tax credits and tighter utility oversight. Utility Relief: Southern California Edison will automatically credit eligible customers $72 across August–September to cushion summer bills. Regulatory Green Light: Georgia PSC staff cleared Georgia Power’s contract to serve OpenAI’s Effingham County data center, saying the deal is structured to prevent most households and businesses from bearing costs. Trade War Pressure on SMBs: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight keeps escalating, with Maine and Vermont business leaders warning of instability and urging pivots as cross-border travel and supply chains get hit. Local Retail vs Government Competition: NYC bodega owners and business groups sued over Mayor Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores, arguing subsidized competition could force closures. Cyber & Privacy Risk: A class-action firm opened an investigation into the Longhorn Investments data breach, flagging potential identity theft exposure for affected borrowers. SMB Financing & Policy: The SBA and DoD launched a commission to expand support for small defense firms, while the SBA also moved on major changes to small-business size standards. Workforce Support: CareerSource South Florida hosted a summit connecting employers and small businesses to hiring incentives and training resources.