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Does Trump’s federal funding freeze affect R.I.’s bridges?
State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.
'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound Washington Bridge, is up in the air as President Donald Trump looks to halt spending on climate policies enacted by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Without an answer from the federal government, the status of federal funds for rebuilding the Washington Bridge remains unclear.
RI delegation writes to Trump to keep Washington Bridge funding in place
The four members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation said a recent move from President Trump could delay billions of dollars of federal funding, including the $220 million needed to repair the Washington Bridge.
RI Delegation Claims Trump Is “Blocking” Washington Bridge Grant Money
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation is asking the Trump Administration not to delay federal funding for the repair of the failed Rhode Island Department of Transportation Washington Bridge and other projects in the state.
Will Washington Bridge funds be paused?
Congressional delegation and RIDOT have different views regarding the availability of Washington Bridge funding.
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island's congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.
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RFP posting keeps Washington Bridge replacement efforts on schedule
An image of the Washington Bridge demolition work taken in September 2024 (WLNE). EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode ...
‘The state’s on a fishing expedition’: Companies sued by R.I. over Washington Bridge failure deny responsibility
Rhode Island sued 13 companies in August that have worked on the now-defunct bridge. Most of them are asking a judge to ...
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Study: Washington Bridge closure had $114 million impact on RI’s hospitality industry
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new comprehensive study shows what the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is doing to the hospitality industry in Rhode Island. According to a ...
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Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.
PROVIDENCE – Contractors accused ... the engineering firm that was Rhode Island's technical expert on the bridge for years, argued that the state's lawsuit doesn't identify specific ways in ...
Providence nightlife generates almost $1B a year, but are businesses in trouble?
PROVIDENCE – Between the city’s restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters and performance venues, Providence nightlife ...
Senate examines Panama Canal’s impact on national security
After President Donald Trump’s pledge to regain control of the Panama Canal, lawmakers in Congress are taking a closer look ...