Antitrust & Health Care: Attorney General Tong is seeking court approval for a $400 million settlement with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition. Obamacare Refunds: Trump’s administration is mailing $500 “premium” refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, a move strategists say could sway key midterm races. NH Energy & Environment: EPA chief Lee Zeldin says New Hampshire is on track to permanently end vehicle emissions and safety inspections, after the state’s repeal effectively ended enforcement earlier this year. Housing: A new report finds NH’s sluggish housing growth is widening the gap between rents and wages, pushing longer commutes and pricing workers out of cities. Waste & Landfills: The NH Waste Management Council rejected major arguments in Casella’s landfill appeal, keeping the company’s Dalton expansion fight alive. Public Safety & Justice: After an organizational collapse, the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention is being absorbed into a Claremont group to stabilize governance while preserving local services. Business & Community: BEA forecasts a strong fall tourism season for NH—about 3.9 million visitors and $2 billion in spending. Tech & Politics: The Senate left major issues unresolved before the midterms, including a data-center electricity cost bill that Democrats called “toothless.”