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Providence Journal political reporter
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Story: In nearly 5 hours of under-oath questioning, RIDOT's Alviti places all Washington Bridge blame on contractors

State has no capacity to evaluate inspection reports, identify problem areas or make plans.

"It's contractors all the way down"

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Lawmakers question 'helpless' RIDOT as Alviti blames contractors for bridge failure
Over five hours of under-oath questioning Alviti told an Oversight Committee that the DOT does not have the capacity to assess bridge inspections.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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General Assembly oversight hearing on Washington Bridge failure has begun.

Attorney Zach Cunha set to question DOT Director Alviti under oath

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November 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Is this to get back at Mamdani, who is an @arsenalfc.bsky.social supporter?

North London Derby in 2 weekends
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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RI Economy seems ok for now
State revenue trending $29M above budget, a modest boost for budget writers

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RI revenues are up slightly higher than earlier estimates. Here's how much.
The new projections from state fiscal analysts continues a streak of growing tax collections and economic expansion since the COVID pandemic.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Payback? Senate leaders say they're not behind challenges to colleagues who voted against them

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Payback? Senate leaders say they're not behind challenges to colleagues who voted against them
More than a half dozen senators attended an event for a challenger to a senator who ran against Frank Ciccone in the race for majority leader.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Political Scene: @peterfneronha.bsky.social takes a more expansive view of the office than his predecessors on policy.

Will the candidates seeking to replace him take the same approach? So far the 3 Dems not saying much. via @antoniafarzan.bsky.social

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How Neronha's transformation of AG's office makes it the 2026 race to watch
Attorney General Peter Neronha's vision for the office was limited only by his imagination. Will his successor follow his precedent?
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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RI's 2 US senators voted "no" on government reopening deal.

@whitehouse.senate.gov not criticizing Schumer but says Dems "need to have a conversation about what the rules are for when minorities of the caucus go off and make deals with the Republicans"

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As government shutdown deal moves forward, where do RI's Senators stand?
Both of RI's Senators voted against moving the deal forward.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Shekarchi elevates McEntee to chair House Judiciary Committee www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
Shekarchi elevates McEntee to chair House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee has been elevated to a powerful new position in the RI House.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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On the day the @riaclu.bsky.social sued Gov. McKee for closing the State House rotunda during his 2025 State of the State speech, McKee "reserved" the rotunda again

Save the date: Tues. Jan 13 for #RISOTS

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McKee 'reserves' State House rotunda for State of the State speech. Why it's controversial.
The ACLU is suing the governor over a similar move this year, which blocked activists from protesting in the rotunda.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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After conflict over permits, tiny CT community braces for another winter without heat

New Haven officials had cut off electricity, which powers heating in the encampment, citing zoning and building code violations.

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After conflict over permits, tiny CT community braces for another winter without heat
Village advocates have gone back and forth over months with the city about the electricity. Residents fear they won’t have heat this winter.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Jill Davidson wins Democratic primary for Providence's Ward 2 City Council seat

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Jill Davidson wins Democratic primary for Providence's Ward 2 City Council seat
Endorsed by Reclaim RI and other progressive groups, she swept the four-way race on Nov. 4 with 50% of the vote, according to preliminary results.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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For years, FM played with fire in Glocester. Now, drinking wells have record levels of PFAS.

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For years, FM played with fire in Glocester. Now, drinking wells have record levels of PFAS.
For years, an unlined landfill on FM's Glocester property may have been contaminating nearby wells with PFAS.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Result when you ask google what a restaurant concept is
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Another ominous turn for Fatima and Roger Williams hospitals.

The owner has asked a bankruptcy judge to put the hospitals under state control or shut them down

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Bankrupt owner asks court to close Fatima, Roger Williams hospitals or hand them over to state
Prospect Medical Holdings made it clear in a court motion that they cannot financially wait for the sale to close.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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New: The first detailed state estimates of the Big Beautiful Bill's impact on RI programs is out.

RI Medicaid officials expect 30k people will lose public health insurance - 24,000 from work requirements and 9,000 immigrants no longer eligible

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How many RIers will lose health insurance under new federal Medicaid rules? Here's a breakdown
The federal budget bill passed by congressional Republicans restricts who can qualify for Medicaid and institutes work rules.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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The Andrew formerly known as prince.
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LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from royal residence.
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Pallet shelter village in Providence gets its lease extended another year.

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Pallet shelter village in Providence gets its lease extended another year. How it's working
The 45-unit ECHO Village temporary shelter opened in February and is expected to cost the state around $800,000 per year.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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McKee declares state of emergency over end of SNAP money. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Executive order here: governor.ri.gov/executive-or...
McKee declares state of emergency over end of SNAP money. What that means.
McKee said he will shift $6 million from other federal allocations toward SNAP benefits
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October 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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He's a Mike Flynn ally who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now, he may run for Congress in RI

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He's a Mike Flynn ally who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Now, he may run for Congress in RI
Woonsocket native and Florida businessman Victor Mellor, who says Jan. 6 was a "Top 5" moment in his life, is likely to challenge Seth Magaziner.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Totally normal stuff

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October 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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"The majority, 30, have been white-tailed deer, but the salvage list includes:

Four squirrels
Two rabbits
A fisher
A fox
A racoon
A coyote
A beaver
A wild turkey"

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Squirrels, beaver and deer: What Rhode Islanders are salvaging from the streets and why.
Salvaged from the streets: Rhode Islanders have collected 42 roadkill animals. Here's what they've picked up.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Fascinating use for a dying mall--General Dynamics Electric Boat has bought the Crystal Mall near New London to house support activity for increased submarine construction.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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October 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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The General Assembly has hired ex-U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha to question RIDOT -- under oath -- about the demise of the Washington Bridge next month

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RIDOT will face questions from ex-U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha over Washington Bridge
The General Assembly has hired Zachary Cunha to conduct an oversight hearing on the bridge Nov. 13.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM