Offshore Wind Legal Fight: New York and six other states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over a March TotalEnergies deal that would pay nearly $1 billion to cancel offshore wind leases while steering the company toward fossil fuel investments—states argue it was unlawful and could cost jobs and undercut clean-energy goals. State Ethics Watch: Rhode Island’s Ethics Commission voted to investigate whether former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s bid for the state Supreme Court violates the revolving-door law. Public Health Funding: Rhode Island-linked researchers warned that proposed federal cuts could slash the CDC’s wastewater surveillance program, just as a newer COVID “cicada” variant spreads. Long-Term Care: CMS data highlighted Rhode Island nursing home rankings in Kent and Bristol counties, including Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of RI and Dawn Hill Home. Local Nonprofits & Health Access: The Fogarty Foundation awarded a record $356K+ to 54 RI nonprofits, and Meals on Wheels of RI added two health leaders to its board. RI Economy & Education: URI researchers joined an international expedition mapping biodiversity on Indonesia’s seamounts, and NEIT’s early college program saw 64 RI/MA seniors earn college credits while still in high school. Politics & Campaigns: Indian-American entrepreneur Jay Gotra launched a Rhode Island governor bid on a fiscal accountability platform. World Cup Prep: Providence leaders are building a fan zone and planning game broadcasts as Rhode Island and Massachusetts ramp up for World Cup crowds.