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Digital Trail in Bridge Battle | Providence News
The Washington Bridge closure legal battle is escalating as contractors demand full access to Governor Dan McKee’s digital communications, claiming the state’s record is dangerously sparse—especially from the first two and a half years of his term, when the bridge’s fate was sealed. With zero emails or texts from early in McKee’s tenure and only a handful from late last year, contractors argue Rhode Island law doesn’t allow executive privilege to shield such records. The state pushes back, citing legal advice and legislative oversight, but a retired judge has been tapped to resolve the…
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