Rhode Island Housing & Policy: North Kingstown officials are questioning a Quonset Development Corporation workforce housing plan after town documents appear to conflict with a new 60-year ground lease approval for 140+ units, sending the matter to “internal review.” Cost of Living & Health Care: A Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council report warns Medicaid spending is projected to grow nearly three times faster than state revenues, even as enrollment declines—raising pressure on the state budget. Marine Life Watch: The Atlantic Shark Institute says hammerhead sharks are showing up more often in Rhode Island waters, including a first-ever tagging off Block Island, as warming seas may shift migration patterns. Local Economy & Real Estate: June MLS data shows coastal Rhode Island’s single-family market is mixed—Washington County’s median price barely budged year over year while sales rose and days on market increased. Energy & Business: Major oil companies reported soaring profits tied to U.S.-Iran tensions and higher fuel prices, a reminder of how global conflict can hit Rhode Island drivers and airlines. Statehouse/Legislature: A RIPEC session recap and a CAI Rhode Island Legislative Action Committee overview highlight what passed and what community groups are pushing next. Retail Opening: Splendid is opening its first Rhode Island store at Cranston’s Garden City Center, with a weekend ribbon cutting and local proceeds support.