Rhode Island bet big on truck tolls. The payoff still hasn’t come Officials project $38 million a year once tolling resumes, but spending obligations have outpaced revenue by millions

I love this. @iandonnis.bsky.social of @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social FOIA'd records showing state officials communicating with each other to make sure that Donnis didn't get an interview. #journalism www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

Internal poll shows Ken Block within striking distance in governor’s race Campaign-funded survey finds Block trailing Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes head-to-head, but gaining ground when voters hear more about his background

www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/ele...

Polling memo done for @kenblockri.bsky.social’s campaign

Nesi’s Notes: April 18 📰 THE LEAD Rhode Island’s housing crisis had a split-screen moment Thursday. The day began with fresh evidence that state leaders’ supply-side push is having an effect; it ended with an…

www.wpri.com/news/local-n... I always recommend @tednesi.bsky.social’s weekend column, twice as much when my column is off for the week, and 10 times as much when he links to one of my stories (😉)

Rhode Island’s GOP Leader on Affordability, Housing and What’s Next YouTube video by Ocean State Media

youtu.be/L-OSfGXX4Io?... Here's my full wide-ranging One on One interview with RI Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz. Watch via the link here or via @OSMediaRI TV at 7:30 pm Friday or 10:30 am Sunday

interesting that RIDOT's emails were un-redacted about the interview requests, anytime I've APRA'd emails or communications any emails talking about me or my questions are clearly redacted from the gov's office

Rhode Island bet big on truck tolls. The payoff still hasn’t come Officials project $38 million a year once tolling resumes, but spending obligations have outpaced revenue by millions

Public records requests shows RIDOT spox repeatedly communicated with Gov’s comms team on dodging my interview requests for Rocchio www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

@govdanmckee.bsky.social & RIDOT Director Rocchio declined multiple interview requests for this story

Rhode Island bet big on truck tolls. The payoff still hasn’t come Officials project $38 million a year once tolling resumes, but spending obligations have outpaced revenue by millions

New: obligations for RI’s truck tolling program outstrip revenue to date by millions www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/rhod...

A new documentary on Lorne Michaels reveals plenty — except the man himself Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject.

Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject. n.pr/3OlVL49

Once upon a time, we built beautiful public infrastructure and engraved it with poetry.

RI Trucking Association accuses @govdanmckee.bsky.social of a bait and switch

Providence council president pushes rent control ahead of pivotal vote, citing strain on ‘working people’ Rachel Miller says the council is poised to ‘make history’ with final approval Thursday

Big vote in Providence City Council tonight on proposed rent control ordinance. Council President Rachel Miller is guarded in this interview with Luis Hernandez on whether the CC has the votes to override a mayoral veto www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/pro...

A top Rhode Island Republican’s plan to tackle affordability State Sen. Jessica de la Cruz is proposing a phased 10% income tax cut over five years, arguing the state’s core problem is spending, not revenue

Here's the radio excerpt of my One on One interview with RI Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz. It will air again on 89.3 FM this afternoon. Full interview drops Friday on YouTube and at 7:30 pm Friday/10:30 am Sunday on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social TV www.oceanstatemedia.org/one-on-one-w...

Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.

www.npr.org/2026/04/15/n...

“A Homecoming”: Elmwood Community Center to Reopen After Seven Years With New Computer Lab, Learning Center - The Providence Eye An “anchor” of Ward 9 is opening up to community use for the first time since 2019.  On Friday, the Elmwood Community Center unveiled new renovations including a computer lab and upgrades to the build...

On Friday, the Elmwood Community Center unveiled new renovations including a computer lab and upgrades to the building’s basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

@govdanmckee.bsky.social campaign spox Sophie Mestas says he’s in for 3 debates with @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social before early voting

What bothers Americans most about taxes? Feeling that some corporations, wealthy people don’t pay their fair share 61% of adults say that the feeling that some wealthy people don’t pay their fair share bothers them a lot. 60% say this about some some corporations.

It's #TaxDay! 💰 Here’s a look at Americans' top tax frustrations 😖:

Will Cranston’s mayor cut jobs to close a $10M gap? After requesting more time, Mayor Ken Hopkins is expected to propose significant cuts and potential layoffs

The sagacious @elisherman.bsky.social talks with @radiostoryteller.bsky.social about Cranston's fiscal crisis www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/wil...

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social challenges @govdanmckee.bsky.social to three debates before the start of early voting

Rep Brandon Voas announces re-election run

Horse trains, cable cars and trolleys: A history of the College Hill climb YouTube video by Ocean State Media

Check out this video from my colleague Isabella Jibilian youtu.be/9lT96GDnSHk?...

Horse trains, cable cars and trolleys: A history of the College Hill climb YouTube video by Ocean State Media

Well @dariaphoebe.com is having quite the day. Come for the spicy take, stay for the East Side tunnel history lesson:

“What if I told you the right size for the Washington Bridge was the size it currently is?” 🔥🔥🔥

🚌
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/04/13/r...

🚋
www.youtube.com/watch?si=-13...

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 10, 2026 The power politics of a vacancy on Rhode Island’s highest court

ICYMI - my roundup on the week in Rhody politics www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...

www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Come for the alliteration on Townie tastebuds, stay for the good Q from @tednesi.bsky.social on whether RI officials are prepared to deal with a shrinking population

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 10, 2026 The power politics of a vacancy on Rhode Island’s highest court

. @johnmarion.bsky.social to @iandonnis.bsky.social: "I don’t think that oversight has been as robust as it should be. I think that the General Assembly hasn’t sort of dug in to the issues on the staff level of why these mistakes keep happening"

Ian asked West how Providence is these days. “[I]t takes a long time to correct after a really corrupt mayor. People still give Buddy credit for a lot of things that I don’t think he deserves credit for. Should I speak of the dead that way?"

Absolutely Mr. West you should & in detail. #Mythbuster.

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 10, 2026 The power politics of a vacancy on Rhode Island’s highest court

www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi... RI Politics Weekend Column: Shekarchi for Supremes? Two Paragons of Good Government in Rhode Island; Ditching Smart Phones; RI Connection to Artemis II; Remembering the Great Len Levin; More

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

‘Some people are going to try to cheat’: John Marion on political corruption in Rhode Island YouTube video by Ocean State Media

Full interview with @johnmarion.bsky.social, who has led @commoncauseri.bsky.social since 2008, and Phil West, who led it from 1988 to 2006 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXwU...