"Federal Investigation Urged as East Providence Faces Washington Bridge Crisis"

The Washington Bridge closure in Rhode Island is expected to last longer than initially claimed, causing frustration among motorists and impacting the community. Rhode Island's budget proposes changes to education funding, drawing concerns from school officials. The Rhode Island Republican Party's complaints against Speaker Shekarchi and Governor McKee have been dismissed by the Ethics Commission. Helena Foulkes is preparing for a potential rematch against Governor McKee in 2026. Congressman Dean Phillips, a Brown University grad, criticizes national Democrats' attempts to strip New Hampshire of its first-in-the-nation primary status. Additionally, a new political consulting firm, Block Campaigns, aims to fill a gap in providing campaign communications services for elected officials.