Casino & Gaming: The West Virginia Lottery Commission approved the Greenbrier Casino Club’s license renewal in an emergency Tuesday after a delayed audit, but the resort will face quarterly financial reviews going forward. Economic Development: Wood County commissioners approved $15,000 for the Polymer Alliance Zone to host a July 14-16 visit by 19 Japanese business officials scouting sites for potential U.S. development, including opportunities tied to the Somar industrial park. Manufacturing & Jobs: U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito toured Prime 6 in Fairmont, highlighting the company’s use of hardwood waste to produce eco-friendly carbon fuels and its growing workforce. Water & Infrastructure: Beckley Water Company is replacing about 3,400 feet of water main and adding hydrants ahead of a July 21 rate increase, aiming to cut leaks and improve reliability. Education & Construction: Monongalia County Schools moved ahead with a construction manager-at-risk path for the new Suncrest Middle School near the WVU Research Park, with procurement steps continuing. Environment: A proposed federal settlement would require Chemours to pay West Virginia more than $11 million under a “forever chemicals” PFAS enforcement case tied to the Washington Works plant, pending public comment and court approval. Public Safety: An extreme heat warning continues into a second day for the Pittsburgh area, with cooling centers activated and heat advisories in effect. Sports Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld West Virginia’s ban on transgender girls and women competing in women’s sports, citing Title IX and constitutional grounds.