Edward Fitzpatrick
@fitzprov.bsky.social
Boston Globe reporter covering my home state, Rhode Island. Host of Rhode Island Report podcast. NEFAC board member. Former Providence Journal reporter/columnist. Syracuse University graduate. Runner. Big fan of Benny's.
Rhode Island Republican Party announces that Robert Raimondo will announce his candidacy for governor during a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brewed Awakenings in Warwick. He calls for eliminating state income taxes and creating an office of inspector general.
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Rhode Island Republican Party announces that Robert Raimondo will announce his candidacy for governor during a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brewed Awakenings in Warwick. He calls for eliminating state income taxes and creating an office of inspector general.
R.I.P. Anthony DeLuca. In 2015 he showed up for a 5K race to help Providence Journal reporter Bill Malinowski, who had ALS, and Tony ran the race in a tweed jacket (like Claiborne Pell). I think he was 78 years old then. One of a kind.
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
R.I.P. Anthony DeLuca. In 2015 he showed up for a 5K race to help Providence Journal reporter Bill Malinowski, who had ALS, and Tony ran the race in a tweed jacket (like Claiborne Pell). I think he was 78 years old then. One of a kind.
With temperatures plunging, three emergency sites operated by the RI State Council of Churches will be open tonight in PVD and another in West Warwick, the RI Executive Office Housing announces:
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
With temperatures plunging, three emergency sites operated by the RI State Council of Churches will be open tonight in PVD and another in West Warwick, the RI Executive Office Housing announces:
The RI Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Caucus says, "While we applaud the governor for including a 'millionaires tax' and other affordability measures...this budget proposal does not go far enough to offer Rhode Islanders the relief and support they desperately need."
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The RI Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander Caucus says, "While we applaud the governor for including a 'millionaires tax' and other affordability measures...this budget proposal does not go far enough to offer Rhode Islanders the relief and support they desperately need."
Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies responds to Gov. McKee's state budget proposal, saying, the proposal "to create a 4th tax bracket – an additional 3 percent on taxable income above $1 million – is a good start towards increasing tax fairness in RI."
January 16, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies responds to Gov. McKee's state budget proposal, saying, the proposal "to create a 4th tax bracket – an additional 3 percent on taxable income above $1 million – is a good start towards increasing tax fairness in RI."
@ri.workingfamilies.org New England Regional Director Georgia Hollister Isman responds to Governor Daniel J. McKee's proposed millionaires tax, saying, "This is a good start from the Governor, but it leaves too much money on the table."
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
@ri.workingfamilies.org New England Regional Director Georgia Hollister Isman responds to Governor Daniel J. McKee's proposed millionaires tax, saying, "This is a good start from the Governor, but it leaves too much money on the table."
Housing Network of RI responds to @govdanmckee.bsky.social's budget proposal, saying, "We are grateful that Gov. McKee’s budget proposes another $120 million housing bond, which will continue to help advance the creation and preservation of permanent affordable housing."
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Housing Network of RI responds to @govdanmckee.bsky.social's budget proposal, saying, "We are grateful that Gov. McKee’s budget proposes another $120 million housing bond, which will continue to help advance the creation and preservation of permanent affordable housing."
GOP gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian responds to Gov. McKee's State of the State address: “Rhode Islanders are sitting in traffic on I-195 while the governor talks about dreams and gold at the end of the rainbow. Fairy tales don’t fix traffic, and they don’t fix budgets.”
January 15, 2026 at 11:13 PM
GOP gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian responds to Gov. McKee's State of the State address: “Rhode Islanders are sitting in traffic on I-195 while the governor talks about dreams and gold at the end of the rainbow. Fairy tales don’t fix traffic, and they don’t fix budgets.”
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social responds to Governor McKee's State of the State address, saying, "He ignored our problems and instead offered buzzwords and empty promises. Last night the governor used the word ‘affordability’ as a crutch. But just talking about affordability doesn’t drive down costs."
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social responds to Governor McKee's State of the State address, saying, "He ignored our problems and instead offered buzzwords and empty promises. Last night the governor used the word ‘affordability’ as a crutch. But just talking about affordability doesn’t drive down costs."
Kim Ahern, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, raised $273,000 in the last quarter of 2025, her campaign announces.
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Kim Ahern, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, raised $273,000 in the last quarter of 2025, her campaign announces.
Governor McKee said his budget will include $600 million in bond proposals on the November ballot that aim to “keep Rhode Island building,” including:
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January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Governor McKee said his budget will include $600 million in bond proposals on the November ballot that aim to “keep Rhode Island building,” including:
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State of the State address about to get underway
January 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
State of the State address about to get underway
@whitehouse.senate.gov said, "The good news for Rhode Islanders working on these projects is that President Donald ‘Stop Work’ Trump keeps striking out as he tries to prevent cheap energy from getting onto our grid."
January 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov said, "The good news for Rhode Islanders working on these projects is that President Donald ‘Stop Work’ Trump keeps striking out as he tries to prevent cheap energy from getting onto our grid."
@mayormariarivera.bsky.social will formally swear in the newly established Central Falls School Board at 5 p.m. today. "This moment represents the first time in more than three decades that Central Falls has had a locally governed school board structure in place."
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
@mayormariarivera.bsky.social will formally swear in the newly established Central Falls School Board at 5 p.m. today. "This moment represents the first time in more than three decades that Central Falls has had a locally governed school board structure in place."
@govdanmckee.bsky.social said, “Today’s court decision puts Revolution Wind back on track, despite the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to derail this important project. Rhode Island’s families are dealing with escalating energy costs, and they need relief sooner rather than later."
January 13, 2026 at 12:43 AM
@govdanmckee.bsky.social said, “Today’s court decision puts Revolution Wind back on track, despite the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to derail this important project. Rhode Island’s families are dealing with escalating energy costs, and they need relief sooner rather than later."
@peterneronha.bsky.social said, “Their approach to governing is well-worn: attack any policy or project the President doesn’t like, without regard for the law, Congress, or the American people, and leave it to the lawyers to present disingenuous, often illogical arguments to defend these decisions."
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
@peterneronha.bsky.social said, “Their approach to governing is well-worn: attack any policy or project the President doesn’t like, without regard for the law, Congress, or the American people, and leave it to the lawyers to present disingenuous, often illogical arguments to defend these decisions."
US Rep. @magaziner.house.gov said, “Trump has tried to stop this project twice, and he has failed twice. Enough already."
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
US Rep. @magaziner.house.gov said, “Trump has tried to stop this project twice, and he has failed twice. Enough already."
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Minority Leader Micheal W. Chippendale will deliver the Republican response to the State of the State Address by @govdanmckee.bsky.social on Tuesday night.
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Minority Leader Micheal W. Chippendale will deliver the Republican response to the State of the State Address by @govdanmckee.bsky.social on Tuesday night.
Signs at "ICE Out For Good" protest at Rhode Island State House
January 11, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Signs at "ICE Out For Good" protest at Rhode Island State House
More than 1,000 people turned out for the "ICE Out for Good" protest at the Rhode Island State House on Sunday. Speakers included Lev Poplow, lead organizer of @indivisiblemetrori.bsky.social, and state Rep./mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
More than 1,000 people turned out for the "ICE Out for Good" protest at the Rhode Island State House on Sunday. Speakers included Lev Poplow, lead organizer of @indivisiblemetrori.bsky.social, and state Rep./mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social
The @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social and LPAC endorse
Kim Ahern for R.I. attorney general. She would be the first openly gay Rhode Islander to hold any statewide office.
Kim Ahern for R.I. attorney general. She would be the first openly gay Rhode Islander to hold any statewide office.
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social and LPAC endorse
Kim Ahern for R.I. attorney general. She would be the first openly gay Rhode Islander to hold any statewide office.
Kim Ahern for R.I. attorney general. She would be the first openly gay Rhode Islander to hold any statewide office.
The Rev. Lauri Smalls at today's Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil at the Rhode Island State House
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The Rev. Lauri Smalls at today's Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil at the Rhode Island State House
The 18th annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil at the State House began with the blowing of the shofar, a ram's horn used in Jewish tradition for spiritual purposes.
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The 18th annual Fighting Poverty with Faith Vigil at the State House began with the blowing of the shofar, a ram's horn used in Jewish tradition for spiritual purposes.
Rhode Island Council 94 (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO) called on state administrators to fix the new payroll system, saying, "Simply put, Workday is not working.”
January 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Rhode Island Council 94 (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO) called on state administrators to fix the new payroll system, saying, "Simply put, Workday is not working.”
RI Department of Health says: With levels of respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV very high in RI and across the country, all Rhode Islanders are urged to take prevention measures to help keep themselves and family members, including getting a flu shot and staying home when sick.
January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
RI Department of Health says: With levels of respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV very high in RI and across the country, all Rhode Islanders are urged to take prevention measures to help keep themselves and family members, including getting a flu shot and staying home when sick.