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Exclusive: The Washington Bridge report, a leak, a narrative, and a political question

The Washington Bridge has been mismanaged since the 1990’s by RIDOT and the Wiss, Janney, Elstner forensic report reflects that. The first draft...

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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...

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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...

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$6.8M spent to keep tow trucks on Washington Bridge 24/7

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — The cost of keeping tow trucks on the Washington Bridge 24/7 has climbed to $6.8 million, more than triple the...

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Washington Bridge change order goes from $10M to $38M as RIDOT uses state funds to dodge federal oversight

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Change orders on federal projects require federal oversight when federal funds are used. However, for in-state road projects where change...

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Washington Bridge contractor Walsh signs non-prosecution agreement with DOJ over false claims

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There are currently zero companies in the state of Rhode Island that can rebuild the Washington Bridge. No Rhode Island...

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Rhode Island opens applications for 24 new recreational cannabis licenses

At the start of the Cannabis Control Commission’s monthly meeting Friday, Chairperson Kimberly Ahern announced that regulators are now accepting online applications for...