Civil Rights & Schools: A new federal push is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students, with critics saying the Trump administration is flipping the purpose of civil rights law and threatening funding for noncompliant schools. Voting Rights: Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing an RI Voting Rights Act proposal aimed at preventing voter discrimination after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the federal Voting Rights Act. Energy & Offshore Wind: A nationwide legal fight is heating up over Trump-era offshore wind cancellations and a $928 million TotalEnergies buyout, with multiple states and attorneys general suing. Local Housing & Cost Pressure: Mobile home residents in other states are pursuing a $42.5M buyout to avoid rent hikes and redevelopment, highlighting a growing affordability pressure point. Tech, Data Centers & Power Costs: Rhode Island readers are watching the broader debate as states consider limits on data center growth; Vermont’s governor vetoed a bill meant to curb bill spikes and pollution. Health Care & Records: A federal judge referred DOJ attorneys for potential discipline in a Rhode Island hospital records dispute tied to gender-affirming care subpoenas. Environment & Materials: A bacteria-based “bio-sticker” approach aims to speed up bioplastic breakdown in marine settings, targeting long-lasting ocean waste. Business & Markets: Rhode Island’s gaming revenue hit $55M in April, while gas prices remain volatile statewide.