Tag: U.S. Department of Justice
Joint committee to hold oversight hearings on Washington Bridge debacle
PROVIDENCE – A joint committee of state lawmakers is seeking answers on what led to the partial closure of the Washington Bridge last December...
Report: Washington Bridge closure has cost state $860K so far
PROVIDENCE – The closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is taking its toll on the state’s coffers.
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Federal highway administrator: Washington Bridge replacement could take 2 years
PROVIDENCE – City and state officials on Monday gave a tour of the damage to the Washington Bridge to Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt,...
RIDOT testing new westbound traffic pattern along I-195
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation announced on Friday it will test a new traffic pattern along the westbound lanes of Interstate 195...
McKee sends top aide to ‘oversee’ RIDOT’s Washington Bridge response
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday announced he has tapped a senior aide to oversee the R.I. Department of Transportation's response to...
McKee: Feds investigating Washington Bridge shutdown
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General are investigating the state’s handling of the Washington Bridge closure,...
4 R.I. domestic violence support groups receive $1.2M in federal funds
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women awarded $1.2 million in funds to four local nonprofits and domestic violence...
R.I. treasurer to evaluate relationship with Washington Trust after redlining settlement
PROVIDENCE – General Treasurer James A. Diossa on Thursday announced his office will evaluate the state’s relationship with The Washington Trust Co., the Westerly-based...
R.I. ACLU alleges special education children in West Warwick, North Kingstown...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union Inc. and attorneys for R.I. Legal Services on June 2 filed complaints with the U.S....
Local fishermen charged with evading taxes on millions of dollars in...
PROVIDENCE – Six local fishermen, including two from Rhode Island, were charged with tax evasion and failing to file tax returns, the U.S. Department...
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