Offshore Wind Policy: Two U.S. senators introduced a bill to spur offshore wind investment even as the Trump administration moves to buy out leaseholders, keeping the fight focused on jobs and coastal impacts. Housing & Finance: A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Oregon and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over new OCC rules that would preempt state laws requiring banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts. Maine Construction & Infrastructure: Bangor’s Broadway Bridge project will bring overnight closures this week as crews remove barriers and steel sheets under the I-95 bridge, with the overall $30.6M job nearing completion. Maine Energy Development: Jay select board heard early public opposition to what could become Maine’s largest solar farm, with residents asking about impacts and even pushing for a moratorium. Maine Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a multistate salmonella recall tied to jalapeño products sold at major retailers, adding more items and locations as investigators trace the source. Maine Public Health: USDA and Maine CDC will distribute nearly 599,000 rabies vaccine baits in Aroostook County after continued rabid raccoon detections. Workforce & Defense: UMaine and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard signed an agreement to expand defense research and workforce training, aiming to feed advanced manufacturing and submarine overhaul needs. Local Tech Access: Maine Connectivity Authority will host a back-to-school virtual session on low-cost devices and digital help resources. Business/Innovation: IDEXX launched a dual-species Catalyst proBNP test to expand in-clinic cardiac screening for cats and dogs.