Rural Health Funding: Gov. Kay Ivey awarded nearly $55 million in new Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program grants, backing hospitals, ambulance services and colleges statewide. Fuel Prices: Alabama said it will halt enforcement of restrictions on red-dyed diesel for 120 days as states look for ways to ease soaring diesel and gasoline costs. Data Centers & Incentives: Lowndes County is nearing a $2 billion incentive deal for a Nvidia-backed data center developer on land tied to the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march route, raising big questions about abatements and community impact. Mexico/Vulcan Dispute: Alabama’s full U.S. House delegation and additional lawmakers renewed pressure on Mexico over its treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials, arguing investor confidence and U.S. infrastructure supply are at stake. Obamacare Refunds: Nearly 1 million Americans are set to receive $500 Obamacare premium refund checks, with eligibility tied to HealthCare.gov and whether enrollees received subsidies. Catfish Industry: Sen. Katie Britt introduced the Cormorant Relief Act to help Alabama catfish farmers protect ponds from predatory birds. Tech/Workforce: Alabama’s Exploring Computer Science course is changing as new rules affect which classes count for college-and-career readiness. Business Openings: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opened a new Orange Beach location, expanding services in Baldwin County.