Banking & Fraud Prevention: Washington Trust is rolling out “Age With Wisdom,” a Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut education series to help older adults and families spot AI-enabled scams, protect personal info, and plan for powers of attorney and aging decisions. Commercial Banking Expansion: Citizens Financial opened its first Miami-Dade County office in Coral Gables, adding 15 staff to grow commercial and business banking for specialty and middle-market clients. Workforce Training & Education Funding: Rhode Island opened applications for eligible providers to join the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program, aimed at making short-term, state-approved training more affordable for students. Cannabis Licensing Update: A federal court lifted its block on Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing process, clearing the way for a new application cycle after changes to residency requirements. Casino Watch: Bally’s stock slid after the Providence-based operator warned regulators of “substantial doubt” about meeting liquidity needs tied to a debt covenant waiver. Local Business & Community Space: Barrington held a grand re-opening for the renovated Bay Spring Community Center, with grant funding now topping $1 million and space built for tele-health and job interviews. Tech & Privacy/Surveillance: Flock Safety’s license-plate reader business is losing municipal contracts amid privacy and data-governance concerns, including Rhode Island’s own camera network and contract cancellations. Data Breach Litigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating Rhode Island-impacting breaches tied to CSC and Paylogix, with potential compensation for affected residents. Workforce & Policy: Rhode Island made history with a commemorative Dominican heritage license plate, authorized to benefit the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee. Business Climate/Operations: Rhode Island’s license-plate privacy backlash continues to ripple as communities “deflock” and reconsider surveillance practices.