Medicare Drug Pricing Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court declined pharma’s bid to block Medicare’s drug price negotiation program, leaving lower-court losses in place and keeping the policy moving—patient advocates are already pushing for full implementation. Student Loan Access: Maine AG William Tong joined a coalition suing the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that narrows federal student loans for “professional degree” programs, arguing it will worsen workforce shortages. Energy & Cost Pressure: Gas prices are spiking ahead of Memorial Day, with New England still slightly cheaper than the national average, but analysts warn the hit lands hardest on lower-income and rural households—and could even squeeze state transportation revenue. Maine Public Safety: Updates continue after the Robbins Lumber blast in Searsmont, including released patients and ongoing hospital care for others. AI Infrastructure Backlash: Westbrook is weighing a 180-day moratorium on new data centers as residents raise concerns about grid strain, water impacts, and taxpayer risk. Local Business & Growth: Little Caesars is set to open in Belfast, and GoNetspeed has started South River, N.J. fiber construction.