'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound Washington Bridge, is up in the air as President Donald Trump looks to halt spending on climate policies enacted by his predecessor Joe Biden.
RI lawmakers try to halt delay in receiving federal Washington Bridge funding
The four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation are working to prevent a delay in receiving federal grants awarded for the Washington Bridge.A recen
RIDOT opens final bidding window to rebuild Washington Bridge
The two finalists competing to rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge will get three confidential meetings with state transportation officials to discuss their plans before a final contract is awarded in early June.
RI delegation writes to Trump to keep Washington Bridge funding in place
The four members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation said a recent move from President Trump could delay billions of dollars of federal funding, including the $220 million needed to repair the Washington Bridge.
Did Trump pause federal funding to rebuild Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge?
State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island’s congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office’s acting director, Matthew Vaeth, to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.
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Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
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FAA sais thaat on 13 January 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed shortly after takeoff from Washington National Airport, ...
43 years ago, another D.C. plane crash and dramatic rescue on the Potomac River
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