Community Banking & Growth: Centreville Bank opened its first Providence branch in Olneyville, surpassing $3B in assets and partnering with the Providence Children’s Museum for a “Free Day of Play.” Local Finance & Recognition: Forbes’ Best-in-State rankings put Centreville Bank at No. 1 among Rhode Island banks and Navigant Credit Union at the top for credit unions, underscoring strong customer satisfaction. Healthcare Oversight: CVS Health is under scrutiny after a New York Times report tied to federal findings that Medicare Advantage insurers denied a share of skilled nursing facility requests. Insurance & Auto Repair: Gov. Dan McKee received a bill raising Rhode Island’s vehicle total loss threshold from 80% to 85%, which could shift more damaged cars into repairable status. Housing & Affordability: May home inventory rose as buyers pulled back over unaffordability. Consumer Costs: A new Rhode Island e-book licensing law targets metered digital access contracts that can force libraries to repurchase bestsellers. Public Safety/Infrastructure: RIDOT’s “Missing Move” will permanently close a Route 2 North-to-I-95 South ramp and adjust lanes/closures around Exit 24A. Flood Resilience Funding: FEMA made $17M+ available across New England for hazard mitigation projects, with Rhode Island eligible for seawall and floodplain work.