Climate & Energy Policy: New York AG Letitia James led a coalition of 25 states, counties and cities suing the Trump administration over EPA rollback of greenhouse gas pollution limits for major power plants, arguing it will worsen extreme heat, storms and wildfires. Regional Power Outlook: A New England energy forum highlighted a “nuclear transition,” with small modular reactors, microreactors and fusion discussed as ISO New England forecasts rising electricity demand and winter peak pressure. Federal Politics: U.S. senators left Washington for a campaign break with major bills still unresolved, including $1.8T funding, the National Defense Authorization Act and the long-delayed farm bill. Rhode Island Health Costs: Rhode Island approved 2027 individual health insurance rates averaging a 12.4% increase, affecting about 50,700 people, with changes tied to shifting state and federal assistance. Housing Ballot Focus: Voters in Rhode Island and other states will weigh housing affordability measures in November, choosing among very different approaches to zoning, bonds and development timelines. Local Business & Community: Citizens opened a new Warwick flagship branch at Centerville Place, and Hope & Main formally unveiled West End Kitchens to expand food entrepreneurship in Providence. Education & Attendance: A Rhode Island study says sustained arts education is linked to lower chronic absenteeism, offering a potential tool to keep students in class.