Washington Bridge: Crews have begun in-water construction on the new westbound span, starting with the first of 32 drilled shafts to bedrock, as RIDOT and state leaders mark the project’s next visible phase. Education & Schools: Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a charter school moratorium for three years while lowering the charter cap from 35 to 28, setting up Gov. McKee’s decision. Housing & Labor: A Charles Place tenants union push gained traction after state Rep. David Morales and Providence-area organizers highlighted ongoing apartment conditions. Immigration Courts: A federal judge struck down Trump-era policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries, with Rhode Island advocates vowing to keep fighting. Federal Contractors/DEI: AG Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit challenging new federal contract terms aimed at purging “DEI,” arguing they’re vague and could disrupt public services. Energy Policy: New England governors urged federal regulators to reject a proposed electricity profit increase, warning it would raise costs for households and businesses. Elections & Voting Rights: With the Voting Rights Act under pressure nationally, states are stepping in with their own protections, including Rhode Island-related efforts. World Cup in RI: Bryant University will host Ghana’s Black Stars as Rhode Island leans into the tournament’s global spotlight. Sports Betting/Regulation: The CFTC proposed new rules to curb prediction-market bets tied to war, terrorism, and assassination. Arts/Film: Warwick is filming “Rubber Hut,” a feature about a real Cranston drive-thru condom kiosk, with a growing cast. Public Life: Bristol will hold a Federal Hill Green celebration for America’s 250th anniversary featuring reenactors and local music. Obituary: Brown historian Gordon S. Wood, a major figure in early American history, died at 92 after being struck in East Providence.