U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, joined Newsmakers this week to discuss everything from the war in Iran to his bid for reelection. Watch on FOX Providence, WPRI 12+, and online at the link in our bio. @timwhiteri@tnesi
In his first major move, Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski is looking to create an inspector general's office. Full story at the link in our bio.
R.I. House Speaker Chris Blazejewski announced Thursday he will introduce a bill to establish an independent inspector general in Rhode Island, throwing the weight of his office behind a long-held goal of reformers. Story by @tnesi at the link in our bio.
Rhode Island GOP Chair Allyn Meyers joined @tnesi & @timwhiteri Newsmakers this week to talk about getting conservatives elected in the Ocean State. Watch on FOX Providence, WPRI 12+, and online at the link in our bio.
The Route 10 on-ramp that had a structural failure the night of Friday, April 24, was visibly deteriorating during its most recent inspection. Still, officials say there was no warning about the section that broke off. Story by @timwhiteri and @tnesi at the link in our bio.
Brown University President Christina Paxson tells us what the school may do with the building where the Dec. 13 shooting took place. Watch the full interview on Newsmakers this weekend - online, on TV, on 12+, or get the pod
📺 Brown U. President Christina Paxson joined @timwhiteri and me for this week's taping of Newsmakers - her first sit-down TV interview since the shooting on Dec. 13. We discussed the aftermath, federal budget cuts, challenges to higher ed and more. Watch on TV and online @wpri12 or get the podcast.
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos joins this week's Newsmakers to discuss her campaign and statewide issues, including immigration enforcement. Watch on WPRI 12, FOX Providence, and here: /news/newsmakers/