Trump, Washington Bridge

'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.
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.
Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Without an answer from the federal government, the status of federal funds allocated under the Biden Administration for rebuilding the Washington Bridge remains unclear.Over the weekend, a letter from Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation to the Federal Office of Management and Budget said,
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.
Will Washington Bridge funds be paused?
Washington Bridge funds could be in jeopardy.The entire Rhode Island Congressional delegation is warning a big chunk of federal funding is on hold.A letter from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo to Matthew Vaeth,
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Traffic to be restricted to two lanes on Interstate 82 bridge hit by truck near Yakima
A Washington State Department of Transportation spokesperson said drivers should expect delays in the morning hours and plan ...
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 ...
Washington Bridge case lands in court. Contractors argue for swift dismissal.
The state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against 13 companies accused of doing negligent work on westbound Washington Bridge ...
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Crash on Yakima River Bridge blocks traffic for hours, lane to be closed for weeks
A press release from the Washington State Patrol says lanes two and three are closed for an extended time for bridge repairs.
Judge hears motions to dismiss Washington Bridge lawsuit
(WJAR) — Lawyers for the companies Rhode Island is suing over the Washington Bridge failure packed Providence Superior Court ...
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Artsbridge accepting applications for Frazier scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Artsbridge Scholarships established by Maestro Luke Frazier, a Parkersburg South High School graduate. Frazier, who established the American Pops ...
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WSDOT: Major project that would have disrupted I-5 traffic for 3 years delayed
The upcoming work to rehabilitate the Ship Canal Bridge that would have caused major travel delays due to I-5 traffic has ...
A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
Several people are feared dead and many more injured as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India ...