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Providence Journal political reporter
.@HelenaBFoulkes calls the Wsahington Bridge oversight hearing "a disaster for the McKee administration"

"It confirmed what Rhode Islanders already knew:the State refuses to take responsibility for years of neglect and mismanagement"

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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 2:25 AM
Before hearing began, Gov McKee sent letter to speaker and Senate president saying lawsuit could bring in $50-$100M and asked lawmakers not to jeopardize it

Also says defendants are trying to damage case through social media

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Alviti set to go under oath about Washington Bridge failure. Follow for live updates.
In the high-stakes hearing, Alviti will be grilled by former U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha, and answer questions under oath.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
wonder if it includes ACI labor
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
You don't hear much about the trashboard on the campaign trail, but it's still around litterfree.ri.gov/trashboard
Trashboard | Keep Rhody Litter Free
litterfree.ri.gov
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Could have been kind of close depending on bus-train transfer. Northeast regional PVD to South Station is around 50 min. + 25 min on bus is 75. South Coast Rail is 90+ min
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Was the trip time for Fall River to South Station via PVD (Amtrak Bus + train) shorter than South Coast Rail?
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
you sit in the showroom while they sell you floormats and look out the big windows at a landscape where the only things moving are cars
November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Maybe. But Rte 6 is pretty bad, so if you avoid that there's one positive
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Are you in Johnston?
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM