Real Estate & Consumer Access: A Providence mayoral ballot fight over Question 7 is sharpening into a business-and-market issue, with candidates and outside groups arguing the measure would restrict city investments tied to countries accused of severe human-rights abuses, while opponents say it’s effectively targeted at Israel. Housing Market Transparency: A Greater Boston buyer-agent firm is backing Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s push against “pocket listings,” warning private listing networks could create a two-tier housing market. Competition Policy: Gov. Dan McKee signed a Rhode Island law that voids most new grocery-related deed restrictions, limiting how long competitors can be blocked from former supermarket sites to 18 months (existing covenants remain). Cannabis Politics: Rhode Island’s messy cannabis legalization rollout is again in the spotlight in the attorney general race, as critics point to stalled retail licensing and equity concerns. Finance & ETFs: Yorkville America, behind Trump’s Truth Social ETFs, is nearing an acquisition and plans more ETF launches beyond its politically branded lineup. Healthcare Business: Nuvia Dental Implant Center opened its first Rhode Island location in Johnston, touting same-day permanent teeth for eligible patients. Energy & Jobs: Rhode Island’s neighbors are still fighting over major transmission and wind projects, with cost and ratepayer impacts driving political pressure. Local Governance & Public Safety Tech: Rhode Island’s use of Flock cameras is under scrutiny for weak rules on data retention and access. Workforce & Community Health: Wood River Health added four new board members as it looks to expand access to care.