- Legislators grill Alviti over what led to Washington Bridge deterioration and plan to fix it (Rhode Island Current, 2/12/2024)
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti Jr. faced a four-hour joint oversight committee hearing to discuss the Washington Bridge’s deterioration and partial closure. He apologized for the commuter crisis and accepted responsibility, emphasizing that the closure was necessary to avoid a collapse and revealing that new defects, including unsound concrete and soft grout, were discovered, which could indicate reduced tension in the cables and a loss of strength in the beams. Legislators grilled the witnesses about transparency, lengthy commutes, and the potential need for bridge replacement. The committee acknowledged that more hearings would be necessary to fully address the situation, and Alviti committed to attending future meetings.
- ‘There needs to be accountability’: Another W-2 mistake elicits calls for oversight hearings (WPRI, 4/7/2026)
- Rhode Island lawmakers called for oversight hearings after another mistake involving W-2 tax forms affected state employees. According to officials, the latest error renewed concerns about payroll system problems and the state’s handling of tax reporting. Legislators said hearings could examine what caused the mistake, how agencies responded, and what changes are needed to prevent future errors.
- NH Lawmakers Probe ‘Illegal Practices’ at Youth Detention Center (New Hampshire Union Leader, 4/12/2026)
- New Hampshire lawmakers are investigating allegations of illegal practices at a youth detention center, including claims involving abuse, misconduct, and failures in oversight. According to legislators, the inquiry will examine how state officials handled complaints and whether administrators failed to report or address problems. Lawmakers said the probe could lead to additional hearings and possible policy changes for juvenile detention facilities.
