Surveillance Backlash: South Kingstown Town Council voted unanimously to end its contract with Flock Safety and remove its approved license-plate camera units after resident pressure and an ACLU letter, reigniting the debate over automated policing tools. Local Economy & Growth: SolSource expanded its Propel prepaid solar-and-battery financing into Rhode Island, adding more installer partners and new access to tax-credit monetization for homeowners. Energy & Jobs: The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6B in contract modifications tied to Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding, with major work including Quonset Point and Rhode Island locations for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. Public Finance & Accountability: A Providence ballot question would ask voters to divest city funds from companies tied to Israel-related human-rights violations, setting up a high-stakes fight over how the city’s roughly $650M pension is managed. Workforce & Business Spotlight: Ocean State Job Lot earned national recognition as a top place to work, adding to Rhode Island’s retail success story. Cannabis Licensing: The state’s adult-use cannabis retail licensing process update shows the CCC is resetting and clarifying where the program is headed after litigation and court-ordered pauses. Tech/Policy: Attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls, pushing for tighter provider accountability. Housing/Services: Barrington residents asked for smaller trash carts after Mega Disposal rolled out larger automated bins, highlighting how rollout details can quickly become a cost-of-living issue.