Solar Funding Fight in Federal Court: A Rhode Island judge ruled the Trump administration illegally canceled the $7 billion “Solar for All” program, reviving grants that could restore about $243 million for low-income solar projects in Oregon and Washington, while the EPA says it’s reviewing whether to appeal. State Economy Watch: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island is climbing out of a shallow recession, pointing to gains in retail sales, manufacturing hours and wages, and homebuilding permits. Housing Finance in Providence: Providence’s “Taylor Swift Tax” on non-owner-occupied luxury properties has started billing 300+ homes, expected to raise about $1.85M annually for low-income housing tax credits. Consumer Credit Settlement: Virginia AG Jay Jones announced a $694M multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance, including cash and debt relief for consumers. Local Business & Jobs: Eastern Bank named Sixto DeJesus vice president and downtown Lowell branch manager, citing 20+ years in local lending and wealth management. Clean Energy Milestone: Revolution Wind completed installation of its final offshore wind turbine off Rhode Island, nearing full operation and touting union jobs and more local power. Tech/Climate Politics: Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse pushed back on climate messaging as fossil-fuel influence reshapes federal policy, warning Democrats to name the “villains” behind rollbacks. Pawtucket Leadership: Adam Greenman, who unseated 16-year incumbent Mayor Donald Grebien in the Democratic primary, says he’ll keep listening sessions through the transition.