Edward Fitzpatrick
@fitzprov.bsky.social
Boston Globe reporter covering my home state, Rhode Island. Host of Rhode Island Report podcast. NEFAC board member. Former Providence Journal reporter/columnist. Syracuse University graduate. Runner. Big fan of Benny's.
@reed.senate.gov issues statement on newly released Epstein emails, saying, “If Donald Trump knew his friends were engaged in child sex trafficking and said nothing then he himself is guilty of a heinous crime."
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
@reed.senate.gov issues statement on newly released Epstein emails, saying, “If Donald Trump knew his friends were engaged in child sex trafficking and said nothing then he himself is guilty of a heinous crime."
R.I. Governor Dan McKee says, "Another day, another whipsaw SNAP memo from President Trump’s USDA, sowing confusion and making threats but offering no solutions for hungry Americans..At this time, recipients’ EBT cards remain active, and we are seeing Rhode Islanders successfully using those cards."
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
R.I. Governor Dan McKee says, "Another day, another whipsaw SNAP memo from President Trump’s USDA, sowing confusion and making threats but offering no solutions for hungry Americans..At this time, recipients’ EBT cards remain active, and we are seeing Rhode Islanders successfully using those cards."
R.I. Governor McKee issues statement on SNAP benefits, saying, "The Trump administration continues to fight its SNAP funding obligation in the courts, creating unnecessary uncertainty for states and the families who rely on this support."
November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
R.I. Governor McKee issues statement on SNAP benefits, saying, "The Trump administration continues to fight its SNAP funding obligation in the courts, creating unnecessary uncertainty for states and the families who rely on this support."
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee named chairwoman of
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Judiciary Committee by House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social. She replaces Rep. Robert Craven, who stepped down amid scrutiny of past domestic violence arrests
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Judiciary Committee by House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social. She replaces Rep. Robert Craven, who stepped down amid scrutiny of past domestic violence arrests
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee named chairwoman of
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Judiciary Committee by House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social. She replaces Rep. Robert Craven, who stepped down amid scrutiny of past domestic violence arrests
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Judiciary Committee by House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social. She replaces Rep. Robert Craven, who stepped down amid scrutiny of past domestic violence arrests
Joint @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social oversight hearing on Washington Bridge set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Joint @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social oversight hearing on Washington Bridge set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.
T.F. Green International Airport announces "impacted/cancelled flights" today amid government shutdown
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
T.F. Green International Airport announces "impacted/cancelled flights" today amid government shutdown
House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social reacts to Judge McConnell ordering Trump administration to make full SNAP payments, saying, "“I applaud Judge McConnell for standing up for families in Rhode Island and throughout the country who rely on vital programs like SNAP."
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social reacts to Judge McConnell ordering Trump administration to make full SNAP payments, saying, "“I applaud Judge McConnell for standing up for families in Rhode Island and throughout the country who rely on vital programs like SNAP."
@govdanmckee.bsky.social reacts to judge ordering Trump admin. to make full SNAP payments: "After creating this SNAP crisis Pres. Trump & his admin. continue to place unnecessary obstacles in the way of states trying to deliver these essential benefits quickly including the appeal filed tonight."
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
@govdanmckee.bsky.social reacts to judge ordering Trump admin. to make full SNAP payments: "After creating this SNAP crisis Pres. Trump & his admin. continue to place unnecessary obstacles in the way of states trying to deliver these essential benefits quickly including the appeal filed tonight."
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social President Rachel Miller congratulates @jilld.bsky.social on her Ward 2 Democratic primary win, saying, "Jill’s support of rent stabilization stood out, and Ward 2 voters rewarded her commitment to addressing the housing crisis with a clear victory."
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social President Rachel Miller congratulates @jilld.bsky.social on her Ward 2 Democratic primary win, saying, "Jill’s support of rent stabilization stood out, and Ward 2 voters rewarded her commitment to addressing the housing crisis with a clear victory."
@jefflevy.us congratulates @jilld.bsky.social on her win in
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, and says, "It was a great experience to speak to so many voters and I wouldn’t change a thing."
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, and says, "It was a great experience to speak to so many voters and I wouldn’t change a thing."
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
@jefflevy.us congratulates @jilld.bsky.social on her win in
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, and says, "It was a great experience to speak to so many voters and I wouldn’t change a thing."
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, and says, "It was a great experience to speak to so many voters and I wouldn’t change a thing."
With all precincts now actually reporting, @jilld.bsky.social has run away with the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, taking 49 percent of the vote.
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
With all precincts now actually reporting, @jilld.bsky.social has run away with the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary, taking 49 percent of the vote.
@ri.workingfamilies.org's Georgia Hollister Isman on
@jilld.bsky.social win in @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social primary: "Jill brought together people from across the district & united Ward 2 behind a campaign that prioritized fully funding public schools, climate resiliency, and making PVD affordable."
@jilld.bsky.social win in @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social primary: "Jill brought together people from across the district & united Ward 2 behind a campaign that prioritized fully funding public schools, climate resiliency, and making PVD affordable."
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
@ri.workingfamilies.org's Georgia Hollister Isman on
@jilld.bsky.social win in @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social primary: "Jill brought together people from across the district & united Ward 2 behind a campaign that prioritized fully funding public schools, climate resiliency, and making PVD affordable."
@jilld.bsky.social win in @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social primary: "Jill brought together people from across the district & united Ward 2 behind a campaign that prioritized fully funding public schools, climate resiliency, and making PVD affordable."
Board of Elections now showing 2/3 of precincts reporting and @jilld.bsky.social well head with 50.5 percent of the vote in the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Board of Elections now showing 2/3 of precincts reporting and @jilld.bsky.social well head with 50.5 percent of the vote in the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary.
Reclaim RI co-chair @danieldenvir.bsky.social on
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 primary: "Voters chose a progressive, independent, proven leader in @jilld.bsky.social over the false narratives and fear mongering of powerful real estate interests and their ally Mayor Smiley.”
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 primary: "Voters chose a progressive, independent, proven leader in @jilld.bsky.social over the false narratives and fear mongering of powerful real estate interests and their ally Mayor Smiley.”
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Reclaim RI co-chair @danieldenvir.bsky.social on
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 primary: "Voters chose a progressive, independent, proven leader in @jilld.bsky.social over the false narratives and fear mongering of powerful real estate interests and their ally Mayor Smiley.”
@pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 primary: "Voters chose a progressive, independent, proven leader in @jilld.bsky.social over the false narratives and fear mongering of powerful real estate interests and their ally Mayor Smiley.”
@mattmcdermott12.bsky.social concedes the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary. “I want to congratulate @jilld.bsky.social on her win tonight and am confident that Jill has the best interests of our community in mind and look forward to helping her cross the finish line next month."
November 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM
@mattmcdermott12.bsky.social concedes the @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social Ward 2 Democratic primary. “I want to congratulate @jilld.bsky.social on her win tonight and am confident that Jill has the best interests of our community in mind and look forward to helping her cross the finish line next month."
The Smithfield School Committee has been in executive session for 3 hours now but this crowd is waiting to see what they do or say about antisemitic hazing incident on high school football team
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Smithfield School Committee has been in executive session for 3 hours now but this crowd is waiting to see what they do or say about antisemitic hazing incident on high school football team
Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov blasts the Trump administration for not fully funding November SNAP benefits, saying, "Holding food assistance hostage and using hungry children as bargaining chips is senseless and cruel.”
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Senator @whitehouse.senate.gov blasts the Trump administration for not fully funding November SNAP benefits, saying, "Holding food assistance hostage and using hungry children as bargaining chips is senseless and cruel.”
Message projected on the side of Smithfield High School prior to School Committee hearing re: antisemitic hazing incident
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Message projected on the side of Smithfield High School prior to School Committee hearing re: antisemitic hazing incident
In the 2026 RI governor's race, @govdanmckee.bsky.social announces he raised $290,000 during the 3rd quarter and has over $1 million in cash on hand, while
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social announces she raised $534,277
in the quarter and has $2,449,186 in cash on hand
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social announces she raised $534,277
in the quarter and has $2,449,186 in cash on hand
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In the 2026 RI governor's race, @govdanmckee.bsky.social announces he raised $290,000 during the 3rd quarter and has over $1 million in cash on hand, while
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social announces she raised $534,277
in the quarter and has $2,449,186 in cash on hand
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social announces she raised $534,277
in the quarter and has $2,449,186 in cash on hand
Governor Daniel J. McKee announced his appointment of Rebecca Partington and Ajie Saho to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission. He also appointed David A. Holley to the JNC from a list of nominees submitted by the Senate Minority Leader.
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Governor Daniel J. McKee announced his appointment of Rebecca Partington and Ajie Saho to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission. He also appointed David A. Holley to the JNC from a list of nominees submitted by the Senate Minority Leader.
Agenda for the Smithfield School Committee meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Monday re: the antisemitic hazing incident on the high school football team.
October 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Agenda for the Smithfield School Committee meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Monday re: the antisemitic hazing incident on the high school football team.
Smithfield Schools Superintendent Dawn Bartz on Thursday issued a statement about an antisemitic hazing incident on the high school football team but did not explain why the players involved were reinstated before the end of the season.
October 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Smithfield Schools Superintendent Dawn Bartz on Thursday issued a statement about an antisemitic hazing incident on the high school football team but did not explain why the players involved were reinstated before the end of the season.
Kim Ahern announces hires for her campaign for R.I. attorney general
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Kim Ahern announces hires for her campaign for R.I. attorney general
With SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1, @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney says, "We are in a hunger crisis," and asks for donations to food bank and local food pantries.
October 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
With SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1, @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney says, "We are in a hunger crisis," and asks for donations to food bank and local food pantries.
@reed.senate.gov remembers a resident of Little Compton, R.I., who served as Secretary of the Navy, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, and US Ambassador to what's now the European Union. “Rhode Island and the nation have lost a faithful public servant and I have lost a friend," he said.
October 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
@reed.senate.gov remembers a resident of Little Compton, R.I., who served as Secretary of the Navy, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, and US Ambassador to what's now the European Union. “Rhode Island and the nation have lost a faithful public servant and I have lost a friend," he said.