Pharma & Consumer Costs: New Jersey Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a 43-state coalition announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition, with about $469 million total payments to state enforcers if approved. Trade & Tariffs: Ford also joined a 25-state lawsuit challenging Trump administration tariffs on more than 80 countries, arguing the costs will hit U.S. consumers and businesses. AI Infrastructure in NJ: Vineland’s DataOne data center faces fresh legal and public pushback over zoning and an approval process tied to a plan to generate electricity on-site. Cybersecurity: Cape May County municipalities Woodbine and Cape May disclosed their water utilities were hacked in late July, though officials say water quality and delivery were not affected. Local Business Crime: Woodbridge jewelry store 9lakha Jewelers was hit in a smash-and-grab stealing about $1 million in gold and diamonds. Energy & Industry: Bristol Myers Squibb, based in NJ, announced a $2.3 billion Houston manufacturing campus. Regulation & Gambling: Ford led a coalition telling the CFTC it lacks authority to regulate sports event contracts on prediction markets, defending states’ rights over sports betting.