U.S. Supreme Court & Alabama Justice: The court blocked Alabama’s last-ditch attempt to carry out a nitrogen gas execution of death-row inmate Jeffery Lee, keeping a lower-court ruling that the method is unconstitutional and pushing the state to reassess next steps. Labor & Construction: A Montgomery-based contractor, Caddell Construction, is under investigation after foreign workers building a $350 million U.S. consulate in Milan alleged pay of under $2 an hour and labor exploitation tied to the project. Public Safety & Local Budgets: Selma’s interim police chief told city leaders the department needs more vehicles and major station repairs as officers handle crime with aging equipment. Healthcare Costs & Compliance: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they’re not posting required pricing information, with penalties up to $2 million annually for noncompliance. Higher Ed & Workforce: Alabama’s higher-education agency won a $700,000 Lumina Foundation grant to help adult learners return to school via an AI-enabled chat tool and redesigned online resources. Energy & Consumer Impact: Gas prices fell for a third straight week, with the national average dropping to about $4.13 per gallon, easing pressure on summer travel budgets. Retail & Real Estate: Hoover’s Riverchase Galleria, Alabama’s largest mall, was put up for sale, signaling potential redevelopment opportunities for the surrounding corridor. Medical Cannabis Launch: Alabama’s medical cannabis market reported its first-week sales and reopened applications for testing lab licenses as dispensaries begin operating.