Offshore Wind Under Pressure: The Trump administration’s proposed Interior inspection fees could add tens of millions in costs to existing and under-construction offshore wind projects, with one estimate putting annual fees for a 2.6GW array at more than $15 million. State Budget Moves: Rhode Island House Finance advanced a revised FY27 budget totaling about $15.2B, including a phased-in millionaires tax over three years and creation of an inspector general office. Local Hospital Planning: Rhode Island’s long-term acute care hospital site study points to Cranston’s Pastore Center as the top operational option, while Cranston officials question potential revenue and tax-in-lieu impacts. Prediction Markets Clash: Federal regulators are escalating efforts to block Rhode Island from applying state gambling laws to prediction markets, keeping the federal-versus-state fight front and center. World Cup Business Boost: Rhode Island lawmakers passed a bill letting municipalities approve temporary extended bar and restaurant hours during World Cup matches, potentially running service until 4 a.m. Retail Expansion Watch: Sprouts Farmers Market is planning 30–40 new stores across southern New England, with Rhode Island among the states mentioned for approved sites. Real Estate: Residential Properties Ltd. reported the highest Providence County sale of 2026 so far: 750 Elmgrove Ave. for $3.275M.