Texas Politics & Money: Scandal-scarred AG Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate nomination but lagged billionaire backers versus incumbent John Cornyn, underscoring a split between the MAGA base and big donors. Markets & Macro: Investors are weighing whether the post–Iran shock rebound in the “Trump bull market” can hold as energy disruptions keep pressure on rates. Wealth & Cost of Living: New data highlights widening income and wealth gaps across states, with high-income places often losing ground to housing, taxes, child care, and transportation costs. Retirement & Personal Finance: A reminder that old 401(k)s often create “financial inertia,” and that a direct rollover to an IRA can reduce fees and expand choices. Local Banking & Small Business: Northwest State Community College is hosting a free business financing workshop with Union Bank to help underserved founders navigate capital. Food Access Funding: USDA’s Healthy Food and Financing Initiative is sending nearly $105M to improve healthy food access in rural Salmon, Idaho. Banking Industry Recognition: Stockman Bank was named Montana’s #1 Best-In-State Bank by Forbes/Statista. Corporate/Legal: Zoetis (ZTS) and ADMA Biologics (ADMA) face investor class-action lawsuits, with lead-plaintiff deadlines in late July and early August. Energy & Industry: LA Semiconductor’s Pocatello fab is up for sale through a court-approved receivership process, reflecting ongoing onshoring demand. Policy Watch: Illinois SNAP error-rate concerns are tied to potential federal penalties starting in 2027.