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Zachary Padula, a staffer for Gov. Dan McKee, was arrested for driving through a marked crime scene in Dighton, nearly hitting officers investigating a hit-and-run, and was subsequently charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop or yield. Padula works as a constituent service associate in McKee's office and earns an annual salary of $48,948.
Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOT will announce a new traffic pattern for the indefinitely closed westbound side of the Washington Bridge to alleviate daily traffic congestion, impacting businesses in East Providence and Providence since the closure in December. The closure, originally planned for three months, was prompted by an engineer's discovery of a severe problem in July. RIDOT had introduced a temporary traffic pattern in February and will revise it as needed. The announcement will be made at a briefing at 1:30 p.m. and livestreamed on TurnTo10.com.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee urges a comprehensive review of the issues surrounding the Washington Bridge, emphasizing that problems date back to 2018. The bridge's closure has caused significant traffic disruptions and led to federal investigations into the use of funds. Criticism has been directed at McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, with concerns raised about the leadership and handling of the bridge debacle. Multiple lawsuits and delays have surrounded the bridge project, and the governor is now taking steps to address the situation, including dispatching senior staff to deal with the issues directly.
Gov. Dan McKee's $13.7 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year includes new bond initiatives, increased funding for multilingual learners, tax relief for retirees, and a new tax on e-cigarettes and vapes. The proposal does not raise broad-based taxes but seeks to lower the corporate minimum tax and increase taxes on traditional cigarettes and vaping products. It also includes plans for bond initiatives, tax relief for retirees, increased funding for multilingual learners, and Medicaid rate increases over the next three years. The proposal now goes to the General Assembly for review and potential adjustments.