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Jacqui Gomersall

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Investigative producer at WPRI 12 Rhode Islander. URI Grad #GoRhody | Wife to Ryan | Mother to Elvis, Millie and Daisy Sheepadoodle ♥

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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
BREAKING: An airport contract worker was arrested trying to bring a firearm into a secure area at TF Green. A spokesperson says the TSA "identified" the gun and denied the person access. w/ @Eli_Sherman www.wpri.com/target-12/t-...
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T.F. Green worker arrested after trying to bring firearm into airport
Airport officials say security protocols worked as intended, detecting the prohibited item before access was granted.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Big news out of the RI delegation in DC today: @whitehouse.senate.gov and his 3 negotiating partners (Capito, Lee, Heinrich) have announced a bipartisan Senate deal on energy-permitting reform after months of negotiations that also involved the Trump White House thehill.com/policy/energ...
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Senators announce long-awaited permitting reform deal
Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday announced a long-sought deal on permitting reform that they say will speed the construction of the nation’s energy and infrastructure projects while …
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEW: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is pushing back against a whistleblower complaint alleging a pattern of alcohol and drug use among town firefighters while on duty. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/wh...
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Whistleblower alleges Johnston firefighters were drunk, high on duty
Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. stands by his firefighters, dismissing the allegations of widespread on-duty substance abuse.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW: The LG race looks like the one to watch in RI this fall, per a new UNH Survey Center poll Matos: 48% Loughlin: 44% DK: 7% Foulkes: 44% Block: 25% Guckian: 17% DK: 10% Reed: 53% McKay: 33% DK: 8% McKee job approval: 15/83 Trump job approval: 35/65 www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Poll: Matos, Loughlin in tight race for LG; Foulkes, Reed well ahead
The new UNH survey suggested the lieutenant governor is the most vulnerable Rhode Island Democrat in a major race this fall.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Some members of the Providence School Board want change at the top. (h/t Dan McGowan) The board plans to discuss the job performance of Ty'Relle Stephens. No vote will be taken. Stephens tells me he welcomes the conversation. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Providence School Board faces internal strife
The Providence School Board is slated to discuss the job performance of its president on Wednesday night.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NEW: @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social campaign confirms it is refunding $10,500 to donors who gave contributions above legal limit Rival @kenblockri.bsky.social says the issue "should cause real concern for Rhode Island voters" www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Block knocks Foulkes over donations above state’s legal limit
The Democratic nominee’s campaign acknowledged it is refunding about $10,500 in donations that should not have been accepted.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
UPDATE: The Providence City Council Claims and Pending Suits Committee has approved a settlement regarding a personnel matter with the DPW's deputy director. Details of the settlement have not been made public. More: www.wpri.com/target-12/pa... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Panel OKs settlement for DPW official on paid leave since January
Maureen McManus was quietly placed on paid leave Jan. 10.
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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a letter to Secretary of State Gregg Amore demanding that his office preserve election records, including those from the 2024 election, as a key deadline looms. www.wpri.com/target-12/do...
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DOJ demands Amore preserve 2024 election records amid voter roll fight
The letter from the DOJ was sent on the eve of a 22-month deadline where states can discard voting records under federal law.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
If @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social is successful on Nov. 3, Providence is poised to elect a democratic socialist for mayor. What does that mean? STORY: www.wpri.com/news/electio... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
MAPS: Where voters rejected incumbents in Rhode Island’s biggest races. Interactive maps + breakdowns --> www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
David Morales is out on Cranston St. thanking supporters after last night’s primary win. The Democratic nom for Providence mayor said he’ll use the next few months to prepare his transition into office. One big change: he wants DPW Director Patricia Coyne-Fague out. @wpri12.bsky.social
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Who is David Morales? The 27-year-old poised to become Providence’s youngest mayor👇 www.wpri.com/news/who-is-...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
BOOM: Voter turnout in Providence has *already* passed the 2022 total turnout as of 5pm, with three hours of voting still to go 21,950 in 2022 (final) 22,327 in 2026 as of 5pm What everyone wants to know: what does that mean for the Smiley-Morales mayoral primary?
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
One thing is becoming clear: this isn't going to be a low-turnout Rhode Island primary. Total turnout as of 3pm is just under 109,000 voters - that's 33% higher than at the same hour in 2022. And election-day turnout alone is running 12% higher despite much higher early vote.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
TONIGHT: @wpri12.bsky.social will have full coverage of the RI primary results as soon as the polls close At 8p we will kick off our streaming special on our 12+ TV app, YouTube, our website and everywhere else Then at 9:30p we will go on the air on WPRI 12 Tune in! www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In the last moments of their campaigns, incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and Rep. David Morales made some of their final pitches on why they should lead Providence through 2030. www.wpri.com/news/electio... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Smiley, Morales make final push in Providence mayor’s race
In the history of Providence, no sitting mayor has ever lost a primary.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
NEW: RI's overshadowed GOP gov primary now has its own air war, on the radio Pelino and Guckian are both on WPRO with closing-argument spots Either Republican would head into the general election underfunded, with only about $12,000 apiece right now www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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GOP rivals Pelino, Guckian buy radio ads for final week of gov primary
The two Republican candidates for governor are both making their final pitch to primary voters.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NEW: Rhode Island state Rep. Julie Casimiro is refusing to resign her seat despite moving out of state and facing mounting pressure to step down before her term ends in January. h/t @bostonglobe.com www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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RI lawmaker moved out of state but won’t resign. Is that legal?
State Rep. Julie Casmiro she’ll finish her term remotely after relocating to South Carolina, despite calls to resign.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
NEW: A former bank employee previously charged in a 2023 bank heist on Federal Hill was newly indicted and charged in court.  Tracey Palmer, formerly Delgado, pleaded not guilty. A judge ordered $50K with surety, meaning she could post bail. www.wpri.com/target-12/fo... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Former bank employee charged again in Federal Hill heist
Federal Hill bank heist suspect Tracey Delgado was arraigned on new charges Monday morning.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Only @wpri12.bsky.social Target 12 was in court when an indictment was unsealed, recharging Stanley Palmer in connection w/ a 2023 bank heist on Federal Hill. Palmer was held w/out bail. His wife, Tracey Delgado, is being extradited & facing same charges. www.wpri.com/news/one-of-...
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Owners of the long-vacant Superman Building in Providence are seeking additional taxpayer money to convert the skyscraper into housing, after revealing project costs have ballooned nearly 50% to at least $325 million. h/t @stephmachado.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/su...
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Superman Building owner seeks more taxpayer money as project cost tops $325M
The latest financing request comes four years after state and city officials backed an earlier redevelopment plan.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
NEW: Pensions center stage in the Gov campaign today McKee threw his support behind "Rule of 90" proposal that would let public employees retire at age 60 if they've worked 30 years (60+30=90) Cost: $12.7M in Year 1 and $106M to pension shortfall www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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McKee backs union drive for ‘Rule of 90’ pension boost
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee on Thursday threw his support behind a proposal to allow state workers and teachers to retire sooner, making the case that the estimated $106 million …
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
PPSD NEWS: Zack Scott, deputy superintendent of operations of Providence Public Schools, submitted his resignation to the district on Wednesday. The first day of school is Tuesday. Story w/@elisherman.bsky.social www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Providence’s deputy superintendent resigns ahead of school starting
Zack Scott was part of the leadership team through the state takeover of Providence Public Schools.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEW: Rhode Island is spending millions of dollars to fix mistakes in its food-stamp program. And succeeding in the effort could put taxpayers on the hook for a $51 million penalty beginning in 2027. That’s not a typo. My latest👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/rh...
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Rhode Island could save $51M – by failing to fix SNAP
A federal formula creates an unusual incentive as Rhode Island races to improve its troubled food-stamp program.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A majority of the Providence City Council is backing Miguel Martínez Youngs in his bid to unseat Ward 1 Councilman John Goncalves in next month’s Democratic primary. Goncalves said the endorsement “is not surprising and all based on politics.” www.wpri.com/news/electio... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Majority of Providence City Council backs colleague’s opponent
Miguel Martínez Youngs announced in a news release that a majority of the Providence City Council had endorsed him.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
NEW: RI casino operator Bally’s saw its stock price tumble after telling regulators there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating over the next year. Externally, company representatives are trying to reassure investors www.wpri.com/target-12/ri...
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RI casino operator Bally’s sees stock price plunge nearly 30% after solvency warning
Bally’s Corp., the Providence-based casino operator, runs Rhode Island’s two casinos.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
More Flock news in RI this week. Not long after approving a contract with Flock, Lincoln’s town administrator is putting a pause on installing the license plate reader technology. In Foster, town officials are considering action. www.wpri.com/target-12/li... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Lincoln pauses, Foster mulls cancelling Flock cameras
Lincoln is the latest town to pause its use of Flock license plate readers.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
NEW: Polling has been scant for Providence mayor - but Concord Public Opinions Partners says it found Smiley at 42% and Morales at 38% last month Morales team sees momentum Smiley team notes pollster's ties to group led by Morales-endorsing Elorza www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Outside poll finds close mayoral primary between Smiley, Morales
The mayor’s campaign dismissed the survey, noting its ties to a Morales supporter, while the challenger’s team suggested it shows momentum.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
BREAKING: For the second time in about a year, a police misconduct board has ruled that Sgt. Joseph Hanley can get his job with the Providence police back. I'll have more details on the decision on @wpri12.bsky.social starting at 4 and here, online👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/le...
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LEOBOR panel rules Sgt. Hanley can return to Providence police
In April 2020, Sgt. Joseph Hanley was captured on camera beating a handcuffed suspect.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
NEW: Gov. McKee paid nearly $700 for LA Clippers tickets provided by a Spanish marketing company — four months after the game and a week after I first asked about it. But he's also released texts he says show he'd been trying to pay sooner. w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social www.wpri.com/target-12/ri...
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RI governor releases receipts, texts tied to LA Clippers game
New records and texts detail why Gov. Dan McKee paid for Clippers tickets after Target 12 started asking questions.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
JUST IN: Gov McKee's campaign raised about $250,000 during Q2, less than ⅓ the over $900,000 that the Foulkes campaign reported Growing financial gap in the race evidenced on TV - Foulkes is outspending McKee 6-to-1 on the airwaves this week alone www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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McKee lags Foulkes in latest fundraising quarter
The governor’s campaign insisted he can harness grassroots support to overcome his challenger’s significant cash advantage.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
NEW: A man accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Providence in 2023 is facing a new drunk-driving charge, Target 12 has learned. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social
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Suspect in deadly 2023 hit-and-run now facing DUI charge
A man accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Providence in 2023 is facing a new drunk-driving charge, Target 12 has learned.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
TARGET 12: A 10-month investigation done in collaboration with @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social and @truth.bsky.social has revealed NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard is one of the long-hidden investors in Rhode Island FC. Full investigation w/ @timwhiteri.bsky.social 👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/nb...
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NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard’s secret stake in Rhode Island soccer project revealed
The two-time NBA champion’s involvement was revealed after a 10-month investigation by Target 12, “Pablo Torre Finds Out” and Hunterbrook.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
NEW: One of RI's most prominent companies has been sold Taco Group, the Cranston-based HVAC firm owned by well-known businessman John Hazen White Jr., announced a $1.4 billion deal today to be acquired by Pentair of London/Minnesota www.wpri.com/business-new...
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John Hazen White Jr.’s Taco sold to London firm in $1.4 billion deal
One of Rhode Island’s most prominent companies is pledging to keep a strong presence in Cranston under foreign ownership.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
NEW: A dual-language charter school has filed a federal lawsuit against some of the state’s most powerful elected officials, alleging they worked in concert with teachers unions during an election year to unfairly block the school’s opening www.wpri.com/target-12/ch...
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Charter school sues McKee, RI General Assembly leaders over blocking its opening
The federal lawsuit alleges politics drove the plan to block the charter school from opening.
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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
BREAKING: One woman is dead and another is hurt after an incident at a Cranston home. Details: www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-b…
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
NEW: Seth backs Seth Rep. Magaziner today endorsed Rep. Moulton - who was the first House member to back Magaziner in 2022 - in his US Senate primary challenge against Ed Markey www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Magaziner backs Moulton in primary challenge against Sen. Markey
Moulton was the first member of the House to endorse Magaziner in his successful 2022 bid to succeed Jim Langevin.
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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
BREAKING: After 20 years on the lam, sex assault fugitive Ronald Fischer is now back in Rhode Island. He will be processed at the ACI and expected to be in court early next week. Background: www.wpri.com/target-12/mo...
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‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ronald Fischer likely to return to RI Friday
Ronald Fischer could appear in a Rhode Island courtroom as soon as early next week.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
TARGET 12: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins will return an antique car he was accused of stealing under a settlement that resolves part of a yearslong dispute with businessman Davide Broccoli www.wpri.com/target-12/ma...
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Mayor Ken Hopkins to return antique sports car he was accused of stealing
Taxpayer-funded legal battles tied to the dispute remain active despite the agreement.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW: While focus is on the campaign, the wheels of government grind on at the State House The 5-member panel that will identify RI's first-ever inspector general has set its first meeting for Tuesday, with a 90-day clock ticking to send Gov their picks www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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New panel searching for RI’s first inspector general set to hold first meeting
Three of the state’s general officers will review candidates for the new watchdog position and forward names to the governor.
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW: A high-stakes legal showdown over the state’s “revolving door” law is set for Monday, as former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi asks a judge to rule that his bid for the R.I. Supreme Court does not violate the state's Code of Ethics. A preview👇 www.wpri.com/target-12/co...
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Eli Sherman @elisherman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW: The legal fight over the Washington Bridge closure has entered a new phase centered on digital evidence, with contractors accusing the state of withholding critical communications among key public officials, including Gov. Dan McKee www.wpri.com/target-12/wa...
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Washington Bridge defendant accuses RI of withholding McKee records
Defendants say years of emails and text messages are missing from the state’s production.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
CALLING ON PROVIDENCE RESIDENTS/BUSINESS OWNERS: When it comes to CITY SERVICES, what is your biggest complaint?
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
NEW: Auchincloss campaign not sweating the summer's progressive surge Memo say his internal polling has him up 47 points over #MA04 primary challenger Poulos, with 71% support in Bristol Co. Auchincloss has 9th-most cash in the entire US House, topping $7 million www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Auchincloss poll shows big lead over primary challenger Poulos
The 4th District congressman’s survey suggested his support is strongest in the Bristol County portion of his district.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
PROVIDENCE: Mayor Brett Smiley focused on public safety and targeted his primary challenger state Rep. David Morales when he released his first campaign ad of the election cycle today. www.wpri.com/news/electio... What @wpri12.bsky.social political analyst Joe Fleming had to say👇
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
NEW: RI has slipped even closer to the bottom of the annual @cnbc.com Best States for Business list RI fell 2 spots to 48th out of 50 - hurt in part by CNBC's decision to weight infrastructure bigger than any other factor MA rose to 15th and CT rose to 23rd www.wpri.com/business-new...
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RI falls to 48th in CNBC’s annual business friendliness rankings; Mass. is 15th
Rhode Island’s poor infrastructure was a key reason it dropped even lower on the TV network’s yearly list.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
VIDEO NOW: Suspended Providence police Sgt. Joseph Hanley is now before a police misconduct board for the second time in a year in an effort to get his job back. www.wpri.com/target-12/le... @wpri12.bsky.social What his attorney and the city's attorney had to say prior to today's hearing👇
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEW: Even @whitehouse.senate.gov is abandoning Graham Platner Whitehouse donated $10,000 to the Maine Dem and called last month's NYT report on women's allegations against him "a lot of nothing." But after Politico/CNN stories he now says Platner should withdraw www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Whitehouse yanks endorsement for embattled Platner after $10,000 donation
Rhode Island’s junior senator had previously called women’s allegations against the Maine Democrat “a lot of nothing.”
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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
NEW: The "Taylor Swift tax" went into effect today. Here's how many properties it could impact... including what the pop star my have to pay come September. www.wpri.com/target-12/ta...
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‘Taylor Swift tax’ goes into effect in Rhode Island. Here’s how many could pay
The owners of more than 8,000 properties were notified they may be subject to a new tax on certain second homes.
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Alexandra Leslie @alexandraleslie.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Former Central Falls Judge Joseph Molina Flynn appeared in federal court Tuesday after reaching a deal to eventually plead guilty in an alleged scheme to defraud immigrant clients. More: www.wpri.com/target-12/fo... @wpri12.bsky.social
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