Roger Wheeler Beach Upgrade: Gov. Dan McKee and federal and local leaders celebrated an $11.1M boardwalk and bulkhead project at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, adding 1,200 feet of boardwalk, ADA ramps, shade structures and foot-washing stations, plus a new retaining wall and a relocated water main to boost climate resilience. Tragic Crash in Pawtucket: A driving lesson ended in disaster when a car plunged into the Seekonk River, killing a 45-year-old woman, a 22-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl; investigators say the vehicle was recovered after hours underwater. Medicaid Work Requirements Fight: Rhode Island and other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over Medicaid work rules, arguing new federal guidance narrows the “medically frail” exemption too much and could cut off care for ill and disabled residents. Housing First Court Win: A Rhode Island federal judge blocked parts of HUD’s 2025 Housing First restrictions, saying the changes violated federal law by failing to properly consider consequences for homelessness programs. Brown Health Provider Loss: Brown University Health is ending its Medicare Advantage contract with UnitedHealthcare, leaving about 1,900 seniors and disabled residents facing out-of-pocket costs or provider changes. Pot Shop Licensing Reset: Rhode Island is moving to lift a court order blocking new recreational pot shop licenses after the residency requirement was rejected, restarting the licensing path under updated rules. Self-Checkout Law: Rhode Island enacted a self-checkout staffing requirement, forcing stores to keep enough attended lanes open and comply with ADA needs. Business Incentives: The McKee administration announced $8M in business incentives, including $6.2M in tax credits for Raytheon’s Portsmouth expansion tied to 150 new jobs.