Medicaid Legal Fight: Rhode Island and 24 other Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow and would cut off care for vulnerable patients. Tuition Crackdown: The U.S. Department of Justice also filed complaints against Rhode Island and Massachusetts over in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement and scholarships. Cannabis Licensing: Rhode Island moved to lift a court order blocking pot shop licenses after lawmakers removed the residency requirement, restarting the licensing path. Infrastructure Dollars: Rhode Island’s delegation announced nearly $19.25 million for Aquidneck Island safety upgrades, targeting sidewalks, crossings, and roadway improvements in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. Truck Tolls Update: RIDOT awarded a tentative contract to build the back-office system for restarting Rhode Island’s truck tolls, with go-live now expected no earlier than mid-2027. Workforce & AI: A new federal push aims to retrain workers for an AI-driven economy, while Rhode Island businesses and agencies continue rolling out related programs. Local Business/Immigration: Reports of a West Hartford restaurant owner detained by ICE and held in Rhode Island sparked calls from elected officials for his release.