Telemedicine for Pets: Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed Rhode Island legislation creating a framework for veterinary telemedicine, requiring RI-licensed vets, client consent before an electronic vet-client-patient relationship, and one-year consent recordkeeping. Banking & Local Economy: Washington Trust Bancorp reported Q2 2026 net income of $16.0 million, citing strong execution, loan and deposit growth, and higher wealth and mortgage banking revenues. Life Sciences Jobs: Nabsys, a Providence life sciences company, plans to move headquarters to 225 Dyer St. and add 200+ jobs, targeting a summer 2027 move. Energy & Legal Fight: Rhode Island leaders and AGs continue pushing back on federal actions affecting wind projects, including offshore wind lease challenges and onshore wind review freezes. Food Prices: Giant Eagle joined other grocers cutting prices on thousands of items this summer as consumers feel food-cost pressure. Conservation in RI: Biologists band American oystercatchers at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge as part of a multi-state effort to restore a species that rebounded after near disappearance in New England. Construction/Industry: ENR East Top Contractors coverage highlights Johnston-based Dimeo Construction’s outlook amid office and life sciences softness, while noting revenue growth. Utilities Reliability: Rhode Island Energy says it fully repaired the submerged Newport-to-Jamestown cable, with backup power preventing customer interruptions.