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Edward Fitzpatrick

@fitzprov.bsky.social
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Boston Globe reporter covering my home state, Rhode Island. Host of Rhode Island Report podcast. NEFAC board member. Former Providence Journal reporter/columnist. Syracuse University graduate. Runner. Big fan of Benny's.

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The @riaflcio.bsky.social this week endorsed @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social for R.I. governor and @ahernforag.bsky.social for attorney general
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
@reed.senate.gov, ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, blasts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for planning to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. "It is absolutely shameful and damaging to America’s interests and core values," he said.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
@nearhodeisland.bsky.social endorses @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social for R.I. governor and makes endorsements in @risenate.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social races
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
RI Building and Construction Trades Council endorses @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social for Providence mayor
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Independent gubernatorial candidate @kenblockri.bsky.social criticizes Democratic candidate @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, saying she skipped a candidate forum hosted by the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce this morning.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council endorses @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social for R.I. governor
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Democrats in @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social issue statement saying @kenblockri.bsky.social "will not stand up to Washington – for women’s reproductive rights or for anything" while @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social "has a strong record on choice and is an ally in our cause."
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Former state Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso will be the new executive director of the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, replacing Henry Kinch Jr., who is retiring in early November, House Speaker @chrisblazejewski.com announced.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ancient glaciers shaped Rhode Island. To trace their path, URI geologists know where to look -- Ocean State Q&A by @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A majority of the Democratic nominees for Providence City Council have announced their support for @msanchezpvd.bsky.social as council president for the 2027–2031 term.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Republican gubernatorial nominee Aaron Guckian reiterates that he is not dropping out of the race in response to a @kenblockri.bsky.social internal poll, and he vows to work with President Trump to fix R.I. roads and bridges.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@emilyslist.bsky.social endorses @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social for R.I. governor
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
RI Board of Elections reminds voters that Sunday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pawtucket Mayor-elect @adamgreenman.bsky.social names members of his transition committee, which will be chaired by former RI Foundation president and CEO Neil Steinberg
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker @chrisblazejewski.com announces that Michael W. Field and Jason Natareno will join his legal team
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You can see a 237-year-old original copy of the Bill of Rights on Thursday, @risecstate.bsky.social announces
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Democratic Attorneys General Association endorses @ahernforag.bsky.social for R.I. attorney general
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Steve Forbes endorses Republican Aaron Guckian for R.I. governor
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Surfers head out near Matunuck Beach
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Waves lash the Rhode Island coast at Matunuck Beach in South Kingstown
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
At Brown University, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau talked about the trade war, universal healthcare, his literature degree, and his new production company.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Stage is set for former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown University
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
U.S. District Judge William G. Young delivered a powerful speech in receiving the Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award from @nefac.bsky.social. He issued landmark ruling that theTrump admin violated free speech rights of noncitizens by targeting them for deportation for pro-Palestinian advocacy.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@risecstate.bsky.social issues scam alert about a text purporting to be for voter registration purposes, asking recipients to confirm their identity for their voter record
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Rhode Island unemployment rate drops to 3.7 percent, R.I. Department of Labor and Training reports
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@climateactionri.org has announced its endorsements for the 2026 general election in Rhode Island’s House and Senate races, "backing candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing Rhode Island’s climate and clean energy goals."
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
@govdanmckee.bsky.social remembers the nine Rhode Islanders who died on 9/11
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
@govdanmckee.bsky.social endorses "the full Democratic ticket," including @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social, who beat him in Wednesday's Democratic primary
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Brown University's Watson School names new group of senior fellows, including former R.I. governor and U.S. commerce secretary Gina Raimondo
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Representative Edith H. Ajello, a Providence Democrat, had no problem defeating Michael Garman in House District 1.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Senator @ryanwpearson.bsky.social, a Cumberland Democrat, edges James Metivier in Senate District 19
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Senator @dawneuer.bsky.social, a Newport Democrat, cruises to victory in Senate District 13 with 67 percent of the vote
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
While @jasonknightri.bsky.social lost the attorney general's primary, his wife Nicole Jellinek won the primary for the House District 67 seat
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The League of RI Businesses had backed the candidacy of Leah Boislclair, but Representative Tina Spears won in a landslide in House District 36
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The League of Rhode Island Businesses had backed Mark Mesrobian, cousin of Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian, but Senate @alanadimario.bsky.social won with 72 percent of the vote in Senate District 36
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social delivers victory speech in RI Democratic primary for governor
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., and former McKee aide Eva-Marie Mancuso at HQ for @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social at Track 15 in PVD.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Stage is set for the @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social campaign outside in light rain at Track 15 in PVD, with State House dome in the background. Polls about to close.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
R.I. primary turnout nears 150,000, blowing past 2022 turnout, reaching 18.9 percent
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
R.I. turnout exceeds 2022 primary turnout of 17 percent and 137,686
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As of 5 p.m., R.I. primary day turnout has reached 16 percent, closing in on the 17 percent in 2022. Polls close at 8 p.m.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
In 2022, R.I. primary turnout was 17 percent. By contrast, turnout stood at 12.8 percent as of 2 p.m. today.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As of 1 p.m., Election Day turnout eclipsing early voting, bringing total R.I. primary turnout to 93,863 or 11.9 percent. Polls are open until 8 p.m. @globeri.bsky.social will have full coverage of the results tonight at globe.com/RI
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ran into AG candidate @jasonknightri.bsky.social and some @ahernforag.bsky.social supporters at PVD's Nathan Bishop polling site, where 290 people had voted as of 11:30 a.m.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As of 10 a.m., 18,188 people had turned out to vote today in R.I.'s primaries, adding to 37,487 early voters and 12,978 mail ballots, for a total turnout of 68,653 (8.7 percent).
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
@risecstate.bsky.social provides final reminders for those planning to vote in the primary elections tomorrow, Sept. 9
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Elisha Project will host a free walk-up Share Market, distributing food and household goods to hundreds at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at 249 Roosevelt Ave. in Pawtucket
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
US Senator @reed.senate.gov blasts new $1 gold-colored coin with President Trump’s face on it, saying, "What this coin really commemorates is Donald Trump's vanity and lack of respect for the Constitution and the rule of law."
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Portuguese American Citizens Committee of Rhode Island endorses @govdanmckee.bsky.social for re-election
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