Clean Energy & Grid Capacity: Rhode Island pushes toward 100% clean power but Gov. McKee’s FY27 budget proposal would move the deadline from 2033 to 2050, citing rising ratepayer costs and federal headwinds. Waste & Water Infrastructure: The General Assembly passed a one-year moratorium on sewage sludge processing facilities and set up a 21-member commission to study sludge management, as North Kingstown weighs legal action over a proposed pyrolysis plant. Public Safety & Procurement: Providence sued fire truck manufacturers in federal court, alleging an “anticompetitive scheme” that drove up prices and left the city waiting years for equipment. Energy Prices: AAA reports Rhode Island gas prices fell 13 cents on average as markets react to a tentative U.S.-Iran peace agreement and potential Strait of Hormuz reopening. Food & Health: Rhode Island officials confirmed H5N1 avian flu at Antonelli Poultry in Providence, euthanizing about 445 birds and closing the facility for cleanup; separate recalls also flagged salmonella risk in Alfredo sauce. Cannabis Industry: The Rhode Island Senate confirmed Michelle Reddish as the new chair of the Cannabis Control Commission. Local Economy & Jobs: Raytheon is expanding Portsmouth, Rhode Island, missile defense operations. Housing Pressure: A new report says Providence is the least affordable U.S. city for renters, with evictions up sharply since 2020. Manufacturing & Supply Chains: A Reuters report links higher fuel costs to softer demand in the RV industry, a bellwether for discretionary spending.