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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about the released Washington Bridge Forensic report and the upcoming oversight hearing 

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about the released Washington Bridge Forensic report and the upcoming oversight hearing&nbsp;

The News with Gene Valicenti

Wake up with Rhode Island’s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.

 

Wake up with Rhode Island&rsquo;s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.
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Ask the DOT: Washington Bridge Forensic Report and Oversight Hearing 

This week, businesses who had paid more for imported goods under the Trump Administration's tariffs can apply to get refunded. The US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed last year - and it will take about 60 to 90 days for the refunds to get processed, after applications are approved. Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Pearlman tells Gene he applied for the tariff refund. Pearlman also goes on to explain how the tariffs have affected consumers who shop at his store. 

This week, businesses who had paid more for imported goods under the Trump Administration's tariffs can apply to get refunded. The US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed last year - and it will take about 60 to 90 days for the refunds to get processed, after applications are approved. Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Pearlman tells Gene he applied for the tariff refund. Pearlman also goes on to explain how the tariffs have affected consumers who shop at his store.&nbsp;

04-22-26 Marc Pearlman CEO Ocean State Job Lot

Thursday night, both Presidents of CCRI and RIC voted to arm campus police officers. During the public hearing, some students pushed back against the proposal. Council Chair on PostSecondary Education, David Caprio, joins Gene to discuss this recent move. 

Thursday night, both Presidents of CCRI and RIC voted to arm campus police officers. During the public hearing, some students pushed back against the proposal. Council Chair on PostSecondary Education, David Caprio, joins Gene to discuss this recent move.&nbsp;

04-16-26 David Caprio Council Chair on PostSecondary Education

After 10 plus years of laughs, screaming and brawls, Political Science Professor at Brown University Wendy Schiller gave her swan song today. Schiller was announced in March as the new Deputy Provost at Brown University. Gene discusses the new position with Wendy and how the former chair of the political science department will be transitioning to her new role. 

After 10 plus years of laughs, screaming and brawls, Political Science Professor at Brown University Wendy Schiller gave her swan song today. Schiller was announced in March as the new Deputy Provost at Brown University. Gene discusses the new position with Wendy and how the former chair of the political science department will be transitioning to her new role.&nbsp;

Ask the DOT: Washington Bridge Forensic Report and Oversight Hearing

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