Healthcare Costs & Coverage: New federal data says nearly 3 million fewer people are enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans in 2026, with monthly premiums up about 58% after expiring tax credits—setting up more coverage losses ahead. Nursing Home Staffing: Colorado regulators are tightening the spotlight on understaffing as complaints and severe deficiencies rise, fueling debate over whether fines help or hurt care quality. Immigration Courts: A federal judge in Ohio temporarily blocks parts of a Trump-era USCIS pause on immigration benefit processing, ordering resumed adjudications for applicants from affected countries. Rhode Island Housing Funding Fight: A coalition of RI communities and nonprofits is back in federal court to block a HUD plan shifting $4 billion away from “Housing First” priorities in Continuum of Care grants. Clean Energy in Barrington: Barrington approved a solar array on a capped landfill, with financing up to $1.85 million and expected revenue generation via power sales. Workforce for Defense Industry: SENEDIA says its New England submarine shipbuilding training partnership has topped 10,000 people trained for Navy submarine careers. Utility Bill Pressure in RI: The George Wiley Center says its voicemail is overflowing as more Rhode Islanders face shutoff risk amid rising heat and ended cold-weather protections. Industrial Odor Reporting: RI DEM launched an odor reporting form for residents to flag industrial smells and help target monitoring, including in North Kingstown. Trade Policy: RI’s AG Tong joined a multi-state push urging the U.S. Trade Representative to drop proposed Trump tariffs. Local Business Notes: PatchMaster expands in Providence, and Correira Brothers’ Moving & Storage marks 17 years in Providence.