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Rhode Island lifted its statewide travel ban at noon after a historic nor'easter dumped record snowfall statewide, with up to 37.9 inches reported at T.F. Green Airport and mutual aid on the way to assist road crews; one death was linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from a car, and officials urged residents to stay home to help crews clear the roads.
Governor McKee dispatches senior aide to RIDOT to address Washington Bridge crisis, seeks FEMA aid under the federal Stafford Act, and acknowledges federal investigation into the bridge closure. The administration is working to provide oversight and coordination for bridge operations, while also discussing the bridge's impact with local officials. RIDOT Director Peter Alviti acknowledges the need for more time to assess the bridge's condition and compliance with federal investigators' document requests. Governor McKee is in talks with FEMA and the congressional delegation regarding potential assistance, and previously secured low-interest loans for affected businesses.
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.
Rhode Island Governor McKee is set to sign legislation that will make Juneteenth a state holiday in Rhode Island. The bill was passed by the state legislature and will recognize June 19th as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.