Trump, Washington Bridge

'It's our money': Has Trump defunded RI's new Washington Bridge? What we know.
NORTH KINGSTOWN − The fate of $600 million in federal funding for Rhode Island highway projects, including the westbound Washington Bridge, is up in the air as President Donald Trump looks to halt spending on climate policies enacted by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Did Trump pause federal funding to rebuild Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge?
State DOT Director Alviti said the executive orders would halt only “Green New Deal” projects, not the bridge work.
RI delegation writes to Trump to keep Washington Bridge funding in place
The four members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation said a recent move from President Trump could delay billions of dollars of federal funding, including the $220 million needed to repair the Washington Bridge.
Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Without an answer from the federal government, the status of federal funds for rebuilding the Washington Bridge remains unclear.
RI Delegation Claims Trump Is “Blocking” Washington Bridge Grant Money
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation is asking the Trump Administration not to delay federal funding for the repair of the failed Rhode Island Department of Transportation Washington Bridge and other projects in the state.
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island's congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office to confirm that all previously approved funding for local projects will be released to the state.
Will Washington Bridge funds be paused?
Congressional delegation and RIDOT have different views regarding the availability of Washington Bridge funding.
RI lawmakers try to halt delay in receiving federal Washington Bridge funding
The four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation are working to prevent a delay in receiving federal grants ...
‘The state’s on a fishing expedition’: Companies sued by R.I. over Washington Bridge failure deny responsibility
Rhode Island sued 13 companies in August that have worked on the now-defunct bridge. Most of them are asking a judge to ...
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RFP posting keeps Washington Bridge replacement efforts on schedule
An image of the Washington Bridge demolition work taken in September 2024 (WLNE). EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode ...
Washington Bridge case lands in court. Contractors argue for swift dismissal.
The state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against 13 companies accused of doing negligent work on westbound Washington Bridge ...
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RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge
A new letter from Rhode Island’s congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office’s ...