‘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 dismiss the case.
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‘The state knew’: Washington Bridge defendants urge judge to toss out lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A league of defense attorneys appeared Tuesday in R.I. Superior Court, requesting a judge toss out a state lawsuit that alleges 13 private companies are responsible for the ...
'A fishing expedition': Contractors argue Washington Bridge lawsuit should be dismissed
Teams of lawyers for the 13 companies being sued over the Washington Bridge failure argued the state's case should be tossed.
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
The first hearing for the Washington Bridge lawsuit began on Tuesday at the Providence Superior Court. The state of Rhode ...
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Trump’s transportation pick commits to supporting I-5 Bridge funding
(KOIN) – As President Trump’s cabinet takes shape for his second term, one nominee has vowed continued federal support for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project ... out to other senators ...
Car plunges into Potomac River after crash on Arlington Memorial Bridge, 2 dead: Officials
Two people are dead after a car flew off the Arlington Memorial Bridge and into the Potomac River when it collided with ...
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10 Most Heartbreaking Business Closings in Rhode Island
Businesses come and go, but in recent years and especially since the impact of RIDOT’s failure to maintain the Washington ...
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In State of the State address, McKee says Rhode Island is striding in the right direction
Rhode Island is “full of progress and promise,” Gov. Dan McKee said during his State of the State address Tuesday night, ...
Jessica de la Cruz delivers GOP response to McKee’s State of the State address
R.I. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz said the state of Rhode Island under McKee "has been deeply troubled." ...
McKee touches on budget, bridge and assault weapon ban in State of the State Address
McKee acknowledged that Rhode Island faces tough decisions with its budget. The state faces a budget gap this year of more ...
Lashing out at critics, McKee declares eastbound Washington Bridge safe during rebuild
Gov. Dan McKee on Monday released a November 2024 inspection report that found the highway on the eastbound side of the ...
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Gov. McKee defends condition of eastbound side of the Washington Bridge
Governor Dan McKee took questions on the state of the Washington Bridge on Monday, one day before he was set to deliver his ‘State of the State’ address. A new report shows the eastbound span, that ...