Ted Nesi
@tednesi.bsky.social
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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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... via @tednesi.bsky.social, the congressman representing New Bedford is aghast at the damage done to the U.S.’ transatlantic alliances
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January 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... via @tednesi.bsky.social, the congressman representing New Bedford is aghast at the damage done to the U.S.’ transatlantic alliances
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A majority of the Providence City Council has come out in support of a proposed rent control ordinance.
To override a potential veto, the measure would need support from at least 10 out of 15 members — two more than the current tally.
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To override a potential veto, the measure would need support from at least 10 out of 15 members — two more than the current tally.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A majority of the Providence City Council has come out in support of a proposed rent control ordinance.
To override a potential veto, the measure would need support from at least 10 out of 15 members — two more than the current tally.
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To override a potential veto, the measure would need support from at least 10 out of 15 members — two more than the current tally.
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Both Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence PD Dep. Chief Tim O’Hara told Target 12 they have watched the police body-worn camera video from the deadly Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University.
No video has been made public yet.
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No video has been made public yet.
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Smiley: Police body-worn camera video from Brown University shooting is ‘graphic’
Mayor Brett Smiley said the city is still sorting through multiple public records requests to determine what police body-worn camera video can or should be released.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Both Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence PD Dep. Chief Tim O’Hara told Target 12 they have watched the police body-worn camera video from the deadly Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University.
No video has been made public yet.
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No video has been made public yet.
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STORY: The Providence City Council is introducing an ordinance this week that would put a 4% limit on annual rent hikes for some units across the city.
It's a controversial topic that's been widely discussed in recent years but never implemented.
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It's a controversial topic that's been widely discussed in recent years but never implemented.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
STORY: The Providence City Council is introducing an ordinance this week that would put a 4% limit on annual rent hikes for some units across the city.
It's a controversial topic that's been widely discussed in recent years but never implemented.
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It's a controversial topic that's been widely discussed in recent years but never implemented.
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NEW: The would-be buyer of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals says it's secured enough financing to close on the purchase...
IF state lawmakers rapidly pass a law creating an $18 million debt reserve fund to ease investors' concerns
Big decisions ahead www.wpri.com/business-new...
IF state lawmakers rapidly pass a law creating an $18 million debt reserve fund to ease investors' concerns
Big decisions ahead www.wpri.com/business-new...
Roger Williams, Fatima buyer asks RI to put $18 million behind hospital sale
The Centurion Foundation’s CEO made the request for fast-track legislation in a letter Friday.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:48 PM
NEW: The would-be buyer of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals says it's secured enough financing to close on the purchase...
IF state lawmakers rapidly pass a law creating an $18 million debt reserve fund to ease investors' concerns
Big decisions ahead www.wpri.com/business-new...
IF state lawmakers rapidly pass a law creating an $18 million debt reserve fund to ease investors' concerns
Big decisions ahead www.wpri.com/business-new...
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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @sabinamatos.bsky.social is staffing up as she prepares to defend her post (#4)
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January 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @sabinamatos.bsky.social is staffing up as she prepares to defend her post (#4)
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January 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Democrat Suzy Alba is considering a run against GOP state Rep. Paul Santucci, per @iandonnis.bsky.social www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan 16, 2026
Gov. McKee had the spotlight this week, but the budget process – and the fate of the millionaires’ tax – has a long way to go
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January 17, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Democrat Suzy Alba is considering a run against GOP state Rep. Paul Santucci, per @iandonnis.bsky.social www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
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As RI colleges and universities are evaluating campus security after the deadly Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University, Rep. William O’Brien has once again filed legislation that would require state colleges to have armed police officers on campus.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:56 PM
As RI colleges and universities are evaluating campus security after the deadly Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University, Rep. William O’Brien has once again filed legislation that would require state colleges to have armed police officers on campus.
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BREAKING: $14.9 billion @govdanmckee.bsky.social budget is out
• 3% surtax on millionaires
• WSJ ed board unhappy
• Trump blamed for HR1 costs
• Climate rollback saves $1B
• Tax cuts for seniors, parents
• $600M in bond Qs
2,000+ words, at your service > www.wpri.com/news/politic...
• 3% surtax on millionaires
• WSJ ed board unhappy
• Trump blamed for HR1 costs
• Climate rollback saves $1B
• Tax cuts for seniors, parents
• $600M in bond Qs
2,000+ words, at your service > www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:01 PM
BREAKING: $14.9 billion @govdanmckee.bsky.social budget is out
• 3% surtax on millionaires
• WSJ ed board unhappy
• Trump blamed for HR1 costs
• Climate rollback saves $1B
• Tax cuts for seniors, parents
• $600M in bond Qs
2,000+ words, at your service > www.wpri.com/news/politic...
• 3% surtax on millionaires
• WSJ ed board unhappy
• Trump blamed for HR1 costs
• Climate rollback saves $1B
• Tax cuts for seniors, parents
• $600M in bond Qs
2,000+ words, at your service > www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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NEW: A Taunton-based soccer gear retailer will temporarily open up shop at Waterplace Pavilion, which has been vacant for over a year.
Meanwhile, two upscale restaurant groups are still vying for a long-term lease.
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Meanwhile, two upscale restaurant groups are still vying for a long-term lease.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
NEW: A Taunton-based soccer gear retailer will temporarily open up shop at Waterplace Pavilion, which has been vacant for over a year.
Meanwhile, two upscale restaurant groups are still vying for a long-term lease.
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Meanwhile, two upscale restaurant groups are still vying for a long-term lease.
www.wpri.com/business-new... @wpri12.bsky.social
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NEW: Rhode Island is demanding corrective action from one of the state’s largest behavioral health care providers following allegations of improper and potentially duplicative billing totaling more than $1.3 million, Target 12 has learned www.wpri.com/target-12/th...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
NEW: Rhode Island is demanding corrective action from one of the state’s largest behavioral health care providers following allegations of improper and potentially duplicative billing totaling more than $1.3 million, Target 12 has learned www.wpri.com/target-12/th...
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BREAKING: A Superior Court judge has thrown out an administrative panel’s decision to reinstate Providence police sergeant Joseph Hanley.
The decision means this long-running case will continue to drag on.
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The decision means this long-running case will continue to drag on.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
BREAKING: A Superior Court judge has thrown out an administrative panel’s decision to reinstate Providence police sergeant Joseph Hanley.
The decision means this long-running case will continue to drag on.
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The decision means this long-running case will continue to drag on.
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NEW: Colleges and universities are in talks with the Providence Police Department to allow campus video feeds to be used by Real-Time Crime Center.
Only one school, Johnson and Wales, had signed an agreement prior to the Brown University attack.
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Only one school, Johnson and Wales, had signed an agreement prior to the Brown University attack.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
NEW: Colleges and universities are in talks with the Providence Police Department to allow campus video feeds to be used by Real-Time Crime Center.
Only one school, Johnson and Wales, had signed an agreement prior to the Brown University attack.
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Only one school, Johnson and Wales, had signed an agreement prior to the Brown University attack.
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NEW: Helena Foulkes takes aim at the annual legislative fundraising circuit, hours before Shekarchi kicks it off
The Dem gov candidate wants a ban on lobbyist donations during session
Common Cause likes it, but a similar bill died in 2025 (ACLU opposed) www.wpri.com/news/electio...
The Dem gov candidate wants a ban on lobbyist donations during session
Common Cause likes it, but a similar bill died in 2025 (ACLU opposed) www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
NEW: Helena Foulkes takes aim at the annual legislative fundraising circuit, hours before Shekarchi kicks it off
The Dem gov candidate wants a ban on lobbyist donations during session
Common Cause likes it, but a similar bill died in 2025 (ACLU opposed) www.wpri.com/news/electio...
The Dem gov candidate wants a ban on lobbyist donations during session
Common Cause likes it, but a similar bill died in 2025 (ACLU opposed) www.wpri.com/news/electio...
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RI health insurance officials said enrollment in the state’s health exchange HealthSource RI is down, and thousands still haven’t made payments to renew their coverage ahead of the Jan. 31 open-enrollment deadline.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
RI health insurance officials said enrollment in the state’s health exchange HealthSource RI is down, and thousands still haven’t made payments to renew their coverage ahead of the Jan. 31 open-enrollment deadline.
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The Rhode Island Foundation is urging lawmakers to overhaul how the state funds K-12 schools. CEO David Cicilline explains on this week's edition of Newsmakers.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Rhode Island Foundation is urging lawmakers to overhaul how the state funds K-12 schools. CEO David Cicilline explains on this week's edition of Newsmakers.
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Glad to be back in studio with @tednesi.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social @wpri12.bsky.social to break down recommendations for a new school funding system for our state.
Be sure to watch Newsmakers this weekend, and read more from earlier this week: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Be sure to watch Newsmakers this weekend, and read more from earlier this week: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
January 9, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Glad to be back in studio with @tednesi.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social @wpri12.bsky.social to break down recommendations for a new school funding system for our state.
Be sure to watch Newsmakers this weekend, and read more from earlier this week: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Be sure to watch Newsmakers this weekend, and read more from earlier this week: www.wpri.com/news/politic...
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www.wpri.com/news/local-n... Can RI make a big revamp to education funding in a tough budget season? Via @tednesi.bsky.social
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January 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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GOP Rep. Hopkins on life in the General Assembly:
"I found that despite the differences of ideology, there’s an incredible sense of camaraderie, and I didn’t expect that. That was the most wonderful, formative epiphany for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
"I found that despite the differences of ideology, there’s an incredible sense of camaraderie, and I didn’t expect that. That was the most wonderful, formative epiphany for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan 9, 2026
Budget uncertainty, high-profile elections and fallout from DC are top of mind as Rhode Island zips into 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
GOP Rep. Hopkins on life in the General Assembly:
"I found that despite the differences of ideology, there’s an incredible sense of camaraderie, and I didn’t expect that. That was the most wonderful, formative epiphany for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
"I found that despite the differences of ideology, there’s an incredible sense of camaraderie, and I didn’t expect that. That was the most wonderful, formative epiphany for me" www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
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NEW: Improving Providence’s financial health, addressing the housing crisis, and once again, attempting to end the state takeover of Providence schools by summer are among Mayor Brett Smiley’s legislative priorities for 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM
NEW: Improving Providence’s financial health, addressing the housing crisis, and once again, attempting to end the state takeover of Providence schools by summer are among Mayor Brett Smiley’s legislative priorities for 2026.
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BREAKING: The Brown University gunman recorded videos documenting his state of mind and motivation for the shooting, according to transcripts just released by the Massachusetts US attorney's office
We will update this story as we go through the transcript www.wpri.com/top-stories/...
We will update this story as we go through the transcript www.wpri.com/top-stories/...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
BREAKING: The Brown University gunman recorded videos documenting his state of mind and motivation for the shooting, according to transcripts just released by the Massachusetts US attorney's office
We will update this story as we go through the transcript www.wpri.com/top-stories/...
We will update this story as we go through the transcript www.wpri.com/top-stories/...