Governor McKee asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Tuesday for a "countersignature" $470 million in previously awarded grants.

Advocates say a 3% surcharge on income above $625,000 would generate $190M a year, easing the pain of anticipated cuts in federal Medicaid funds.

Some fear the Pell Grant, the popular college aid program created by a Rhode Island senator, could be in jeopardy amid massive upheaval in Washington.

But Judge Brian Stern indicates negligence claims won’t be allowed unless the state shows property damage beyond the bridge.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that it would be installing sensors for the Structural Health Monitoring system on the Washington Bridge. RIDOT said there will be alternating one-way traffic on Waterfront Drive under the bridge from 9 a.