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Ted Nesi

@tednesi.bsky.social
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NEE-see. Politics editor + investigative reporter at WPRI 12 (CBS) in RI/MA. Contributor on RI PBS Weekly. Adjunct at Wheaton. #GirlDad and lucky husband.

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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The only big race left that we haven't called: the Republican primary for governor Look how close this is, but right now Guckian ahead - which might qualify as an upset after Pelino led in the (limited) polling, tho he was party-endorsed www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Big Morales lead so far, though waiting to see mail and early votes as well www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
BOOM: RI voter turnout has now topped 2022 as of 6pm, with polls still open for 2 hrs 139,144 so far. Recent record was 165K in 2014 Providence at 24K+. Could city top 2002's 28K? Tune into our live @wpri12.bsky.social streaming results show at 8pm on the 12+ app, YouTube, our website etc!
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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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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're up to 48,899 votes so far in RI between early voting and mail ballots received at BoE That = 36% of *total* final turnout in the 2022 primary So while a majority of votes will still be cast tomorrow - the primary is already over for a lot of people www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A long standing ovation for Joe Shekarchi as he finishes his remarks. It's official: he has resigned as speaker. Next up, the vote to appoint Chris Blazejewski as his successor.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Youngest attendees at today's House session: new Majority Leader Katherine Kazarian's twin girls, 2.5 months old, in the back with their dad (and well behaved for speaker's farewell remarks) - their mom is the first woman to ever serve in the job, as several House Dems noted
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
INBOX: Speaker Shekarchi & SenPrez Lawson issue joint statement about Rte 10 on-ramp structural failure, saying they'll talk to the governor and be "discussing next steps," tho no suggestion so far of additional RIDOT oversight www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Drone shots by our @wpri12.bsky.social photog Kyle Kane give a better sense of the damage from last night's structural failure at the Route 10 on-ramp. This was today, after the debris had been removed from the train tracks. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🚨 The Blizzard of '78 record has officially fallen. Wow. www.wpri.com/weather/wint...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New snow map. Our meteorologists now says this could break the Blizzard of '78 record for Providence. www.wpri.com/weather/wint...
Snow map 2/23/2026 10am
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
NEWSMAKERS: @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss the record high 100,000 Rhode Islanders seeking food aid a month - even before the recent SNAP crisis Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
NEWSMAKERS: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss rising RICAS scores, reading whole books, PPSD, the Smithfield incident, AI in schools - and how she's using AI herself Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
From last year's report on the breakdown of Other Funds and Restricted Receipts
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
NEWSMAKERS: AG candidate Rep. @jasonknight.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to talk public safety, defense clients, the Trump litigation, what needs to change the AG's office - and the Washington Bridge Watch online now, on 12+ or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
TONIGHT AT 5: My one-on-one interview with Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan about surviving the brutal Oct. 20 stabbing that put him on life support Tune in for the sitdown - only on @wpri12.bsky.social
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
NEWSMAKERS: Reuters' @nateraymond.bsky.social joins me to discuss the key role New England judges (and AGs) are playing in the legal battles over Trump's policies - is the 1st Circuit is the new 9th? Plus, a week in review Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
NEWSMAKERS: AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss why he's not running for Gov, the indictment of NY's AG, the bridge audit - and the struggle to get RWMC and Fatima hospitals under new ownership Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
WATCH: 80 years ago today John Pastore was inaugurated as RI governor, a breakthrough for Italian Americans in politics; five years later, he was the first Italian American US senator On tonight's newscasts we took a look back at his remarkable life and times - here's an excerpt
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
NEWSMAKERS: Dem AG candidate @keithhoffmann.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss why he's running, Craven's exit, crime, APRA - and if the US is in a constitutional crisis Then: @waveelection.bsky.social breaks down the week's news Watch now on 12+ and online or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
NEWSMAKERS: State Rep. David Morales joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss his run for mayor, rents, police - and how he'd convince PVD retirees to accept pension cuts Plus: two RI Republican leaders on Kirk and their 2026 strategy Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
NEWSMAKERS: @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss her newly launched Gov campaign, the economy, criticism over opioids, Charlie Kirk - and what she'd have done differently on the Washington Bridge Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV - or get the podcast
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
INBOX: A joint statement from the RI Young Republicans *and* the RI Young Democrats condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Some elected officials on hand here at the @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social campaign kickoff: Johnston Mayor Polisena Jr., a longtime ally, but also saw state Sens. DiPalma, Zurier, McKenney and Rep. Phillips www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Some elected officials on hand here at the @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social campaign kickoff: Johnston Mayor Polisena Jr., a longtime ally, but also saw state Sens. DiPalma, Zurier, McKenney and Rep. Phillips www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
INBOX: CVS hits back at Gov McKee for the anti-Foulkes attack ad he launched today over CVS's handling of opioids, telling Gov it is "inappropriate to disparage and intentionally misrepresent" actions of employees at RI's biggest company www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
NEWSMAKERS: Mayor Jon Mitchell reacts to Secretary Galvin incorrectly claiming New Bedford and Fall River are in the same congressional district (h/t @kellygarrity.bsky.social) That and much more on this week's show - watch online now, tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV, or get the podcast
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
NEWSMAKERS: Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett joins me to discuss what went wrong with its IT system in last week's thunderstorm, and what would happen in a big hurricane Plus wind energy, India Point and more Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
INBOX: @govdanmckee.bsky.social says his office met with Rhode Island Energy this morning to tell them their communications failures after the storm last night are "unacceptable"
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Lost power in tonight's storm Got a message from Rhode Island Energy with directions for a number to text to get updates on power restoration - good! Text that number and get a response saying it doesn't recognize the instructions - not so good!
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
NEWSMAKERS: United Way of RI CEO @cortneynicolato.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social + me to discuss federal fundings cuts, RI's new nonprofit exec pay law - and how a clay mine in Georgia helps fund her organization Watch online now - Friday/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the podcast
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The Ed Markey campaign not exactly being subtle as it tries to send a message to potential challenger Jake Auchincloss today
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
What happened with the new RI assault weapons law? Breaking that down and more on a new Weekly Insight - watch tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
NEWSMAKERS: @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss the governor's criticism of his budget bill and what had gone on behind the scenes - plus 2026, guns, fall session and more. Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod!
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
UPDATE: Shekarchi and Lawson just put out this joint statement that dismisses McKee's criticism of the budget bill (Team McKee takes issue with part of their argument, saying they could have fixed the issues that arose after January without tax/fee hikes) www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Taking a closer look at the state budget on a new Weekly Insight - tune in tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
INBOX: @reed.senate.gov speaks Senate Armed Services Committee's top Dem says in part, "This was a massive gamble by President Trump, and nobody knows yet whether it will pay off."
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
INBOX: Governor McKee confirms he will sign the newly enacted assault weapons bill into law
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
News: Speaker Shekarchi has scheduled a vote on the Senate assault weapons bill (allows possession/bans sale) Just got added as the final vote on the House calendar
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
NEWSMAKERS: @waveelection.bsky.social & @nancyklavin.bsky.social join @timwhiteri.bsky.social & me to go in-depth on the General Assembly session's final days, including state budget surprises and how leadership is thinking Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on TV and the 12+ app - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Outlook for assault weapons bills still murky Senate panel just cleared new limited bill 8-6 No sign from Shekarchi on what he'll do AG won't support Senate bill (citing 11th-hour rewrite) Everytown doing 530p press call Gov just weighed in on @wpri12.bsky.social www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Breaking down the RI state budget on a new Weekly Insight with Anaridis Rodriguez - watch tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Breaking down Providence's financial crunch with Anaridis Rodriguez on a new edition of Weekly Insight - watch tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social or online now
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Big week ahead on the Washington Bridge - a preview tonight on Weekly Insight with Michelle San Miguel - watch at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social or online now
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
NEWSMAKERS: AG @peterfneronha.bsky.social joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to talk about his political future, the Trump lawsuits - and why he's so insistent that action is needed asap to address the RI health care crisis Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
RIDOT Director Alviti tells @kimkalunian.bsky.social the state is on track to make the big Washington Bridge announcement a week from Friday - the contractor, the timeline, and the price Their full interview coming up at 4pm on @wpri12.bsky.social
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
What you need to know about the state budget, on a new Weekly Insight with Michelle San Miguel - watch tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social or online now
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The latest from the RI State House on a new Weekly Insight with Michelle San Miguel - watch tonight at 7:30p on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social or online now
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