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McKee opposes under oath testimony at Washington Bridge hearing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are preparing to hold another oversight hearing in November to review the McKee administration’s handling of the...

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Washington Bridge audit leak prompts calls for a second oversight hearing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island leaders are in agreement the recently leaked Washington Bridge audit calls for a second oversight hearing, but differ...

Washington Bridge police detail costs
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Washington Bridge police detail costs pass $5M, years before replacement opens

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The price tag for nonstop police coverage at Rhode Island’s partially closed Washington Bridge has climbed past $5 million, with...

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Contractor suing RIDOT for $3.8 million over project rushed by Senator Jack Reed

As politicians in Washington, D.C., regularly compete for federal dollars to finance infrastructure projects in their states, demonstrating progress on active work strengthens...

RIDOT pay to play scheme
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Whistleblower accuses politicians of RIDOT pay-to-play scheme

A second letter from the Washington Bridge whistleblower alleges: “The pay-to-play Washington Bridge funneled federal funds through construction companies back to key politicians...

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Washington Bridge whistleblower: “My claim was blocked to protect Gina Raimondo”

A letter sent to us from the Washington Bridge whistleblower alleges the following: “I filed a whistleblower lawsuit on 5/6/2024 and attempted to...

Mount Hope Bridge closure
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Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing

BRISTOL, R.I. — Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing. The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, has closed...

Rhode Island road quality
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Rhode Island road quality ranks dead last in U.S.

Data from the Federal Highway Administration ranks Rhode Island road quality at the bottom among U.S. states. The Ocean State has the highest...

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Thyme

Meet our Dog of the Week, Thyme! This hunk desperately needs someone to give him a chance. He has been really thriving while...