Offshore Wind Legal Fight: New York and six other states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over a March deal with TotalEnergies to cancel offshore wind leases and redirect money into fossil fuel projects, arguing the government skipped required procedures and could cost jobs and harm power-grid and climate goals. Retirement Rules Clash: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a 24-state coalition opposing a Trump-backed Department of Labor proposal that would steer more 401(k) money into riskier alternative assets like crypto and private credit. Rhode Island Life Sciences Leadership: Rhode Island Commerce’s Life Science Hub named Bob Cormier, a Rhode Island-rooted medtech executive, as its new president and CEO. Aging-Services Scorecards: CMS data shows Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry and Kingston Center in Washington County both earned top overall ratings (4 and 5 stars, respectively) in Q1 2026. Workforce & Education Pipeline: NEIT reported 64 Rhode Island and Massachusetts high school seniors completed its early college program, earning 3,600+ credits at no cost. Nonprofit Funding: The Fogarty Foundation awarded a record $356K to 54 Rhode Island nonprofits, focused on intellectual and developmental disability services. Local Health Board Moves: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island added two health leaders to its board to expand partnerships and address nutrition insecurity. World Cup Economy Angle: Rhode Island’s bar-hours extension for World Cup events continues to spread, with other states weighing similar late-night rules to boost hospitality sales.