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Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti have failed Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Short Term Rental Association has announced that it will offer a wide collection of their homes at steeply discounted rates to Rhode Islanders who are negatively impacted by the Washington Bridge westbound closure and construction on the

The governor has been criticized for not being the one to announce the Washington Bridge closure and for lashing out at a reporter, but he has held daily news briefings and traveled to affected areas.

You'd be forgiven for thinking you know this story.

While tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders were stuck in traffic for upwards of three to four hours, Governor Dan McKee was attending a political fundraiser for Rhode Island Department of Transportation Chief of Staff John Igliozzi on Tuesday night.

The opening of temporary westbound lanes appeared to help alleviate traffic Friday, but the true test will come next week.

Rhode Island's delegation in Congress, including freshly sworn-in Rep. Gabe Amo, were working their Rolodexes to get RI some help.

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Benny’s co-owner Arnold Bromberg talk about plans for a documentary about the store where Rhode Islanders bought their bikes, tires, and toys for 93 years.

Legislative leaders said it's too soon for legislative hearings on bridge fiasco.

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will provide another update regarding the Washington Bridge closure on Thursday.