Health & Policy (Oct. 1): New Jersey’s Oct. 1 rollout brings Medicaid eligibility limits for some noncitizens, plus SNAP administrative cost changes, and new independent-contractor rules and utility-assistance charges for residents and businesses. Search & Marketing: Google AI Overviews are cutting clicks to NJ company websites, forcing local firms to rethink how customers find them online. Cannabis Retail: Gynsyng in Merchantville topped a South Jersey consumer survey for both overall dispensary experience and consumption-lounge experience. Data Centers & Air Quality: Floodlight reports Microsoft-linked DataOne in Vineland ran 62 unpermitted gas generators for nearly a year; Rutgers analysis estimates about 140 tons of NOx emissions, adding to noise and health concerns. Local Life Near Tech: Vineland residents describe living with constant hum from the DataOne facility, with some considering moving as nearby homes are bought by developers. Transportation Planning: The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is collecting new travel-demand data via a household survey to guide infrastructure funding across the region. Business & Courts: WHYY completed its acquisition of WPSU, keeping local public media operations in central and northern Pennsylvania. Labor & Immigration: USCIS approved 953 H-2B workers for South Dakota employers in accommodation and food services for fiscal 2026 through June 30. Sports/Local Economy: Monmouth Park wrapped its 81st season with lower handle and renewed focus on 2027 competitiveness amid weather impacts.