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Oversight fight brews after Washington Bridge forensic audit leak

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island leaders agree the Washington Bridge forensic audit warrants another oversight hearing, but so far they don’t see eye-to-eye on how it should play out. Two days ...
Yahoo

McKee faces backlash for keeping Washington Bridge forensic audit secret for over a year

Traffic flows in both directions on Interstate 195 on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at 5:16 p.m. The westbound bridge has been demolished. (Photo via Rhode ...
The Providence Journal

Washington Bridge analysis was 'not hidden,' says RI's AG. Here's why it was delayed.

A forensic audit of the Washington Bridge was not made public to avoid influencing a future jury for the state's lawsuit against bridge contractors, Attorney General Peter Neronha said on WPRO radio.
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Legislative leaders disagree with McKee over putting workers under oath in bridge hearings

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The leadership of the General Assembly is disputing the governor's claim of what could be off-limits during Washington Bridge oversight hearings. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi ...

R.I. lawmakers tap former U.S. Attorney Cunha to uncover more on Washington Bridge

As new details surface about the state’s failure to evaluate and repair longstanding problems with the Washington Bridge, ...
The Boston Globe

McKee denies ‘hiding’ audit of R.I.’s Washington Bridge. Legislative leaders consider putting officials under oath.

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s political leaders are up in arms over a newly released forensic audit of the Washington Bridge on Interstate 195 west, calling it an indictment of decades of state neglect, ...