Rhode Island Politics: A federal judge lifted a block on Rhode Island’s adult-use cannabis retail licensing process, clearing the way for a fresh application and lottery under the updated Cannabis Act. Public Safety Tech: North Kingstown is weighing a proposed ordinance to ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, while Westerly residents keep pushing back on license-plate readers, arguing privacy and data-sharing risks. State Economy & Jobs: A new look at Gov. Dan McKee’s “37,000 jobs” claim says the numbers are technically true but heavily shaped by the post-COVID rebound. Business & Finance: Bally’s, which runs Rhode Island’s two state casinos, warned investors of “substantial doubt” about its ability to keep operating amid liquidity problems. Environment & Fishing: NOAA reports July was the warmest on record, with Gulf of Maine heat hitting fishing conditions and pushing bait and big game closer to shore. Courts & Rights: A whistleblower alleges Trump-era antisemitism probes at Ivy League schools were predetermined and politically driven, while DOJ disputes the claims. Local Growth: Providence Equity Partners agreed to buy a majority stake in CheckedUp, expanding a specialty point-of-care education platform tied to Rhode Island healthcare.