Medicaid Oversight: Minnesota DHS commissioner John Connolly defended Medicaid fraud prevention before Congress, as lawmakers scrutinize program integrity across states including Ohio. Juvenile Justice & Fitness: Ohio juvenile correction facilities are using CrossFit-style programming and Unity CrossFit Games to build resilience and connections between youth and staff. Vaping Access Crackdown: Hawaiʻi AG Anne Lopez joined a coalition praising Shopify’s ban on selling vaping products online, citing youth access and FDA limits. PFAS Accountability: Chemours agreed to a $450M settlement tied to “forever chemicals” releases into rivers, with health risks including cancer and pregnancy complications. First Responders’ Mental Health: Ohio lawmakers approved funding to treat post-traumatic stress injuries for firefighters, police, and EMS—after years of advocacy. SNAP Accuracy: Ohio reported a drop in SNAP payment errors to 6.76% for FY2025, potentially reducing future federal penalties. Public Health Alerts: CDC warned that backyard poultry outbreaks are driving Salmonella illness, especially in kids under 5. Measles Surge: U.S. measles cases topped 2,100 as summer travel threatens faster spread. Voting Access: Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed an Ohio bill requiring photo ID for mail voting, saying it adds burden without real fraud benefits. Workforce & Care Costs: A Medicare prior-approval pilot is expanding, and a new report says cannabis jobs and revenue both fell together for the first time since legalization.