Medicaid Cost Fight: New Jersey is set to charge companies when their workers are on Medicaid, a new fee aimed at helping fund the state-federal program as federal rules shift—other states are weighing similar moves, and business groups are pushing back. Energy & Data Centers: NJ lawmakers are moving to rein in data center tax breaks and tighten requirements as the state tries to balance grid strain with new power plans, including a push for nuclear and solar. Sports Betting Expansion: Atlantic City’s online horse bettors get a new option as NYRA Bets goes live in New Jersey, adding competition to the existing 4NJBets platform. Prediction Markets Showdown: NJ may ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh whether prediction markets are illegal sports betting, with lawmakers also eyeing tax revenue. Local Politics: Monmouth County Democrats re-elected Dyese Davis as county chair, keeping the party’s leadership team in place. Education & Hate Incident: A Paramus middle school yearbook investigation is underway after a baby photo of Adolf Hitler appeared, prompting condemnation from school officials and Jewish leaders. World Cup Culture: Free “fan bands” (custom charm wristlets) are drawing huge lines in NJ as World Cup souvenirs go viral.