Climate & Public Opinion: New polling finds 61% of likely voters link extreme weather to the climate crisis, with Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse citing the results as “mountain of evidence” against “climate-hushing.” Local Infrastructure & Industry: Cranston’s new 17,500-square-foot industrial building at 109 Western Industrial Drive sold for $3.1M, signaling continued demand for warehouse and manufacturing space near I-295/I-95/Route 37. Municipal Stormwater Finance: Barrington abruptly paused plans for a stormwater enterprise fund and its proposed taxpayer fee, citing concerns about public appetite amid school-construction debt pressure. Rhode Island Energy & Jobs: Quonset Business Park is set to add 140+ workforce housing apartments with Moran Properties, tying housing supply to the state’s industrial growth. Agriculture & Pest Control: RIDEM is stepping up efforts to contain invasive spotted lanternflies, warning they threaten orchards and vineyards and spread via transportation hubs. Cyber & Consumer Risk: Chick-fil-A confirmed a data breach tied to credential-stuffing on its Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, exposing names, emails, membership numbers, QR codes, and partial payment details. Workforce & Benefits: A GAO report says gig and Amazon workers increasingly rely on SNAP and Medicaid, with Rhode Island among states providing data. Antitrust & Pharma: Rhode Island AG Jeff Jackson is part of a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing.