Daily Briefing: Has RI government become too quiet?

ALSO: Tracking down Rocky Point rides. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon May 6 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. If you were asked what Gov. Dan McKee's primary proposals are or where they stand would you have an answer? Where some of McKee's predecessors have made big splashes launching and hyping their initiatives, The Journal's Patrick Anderson notes in this week's edition of Political Scene that McKee has taken a slightly quieter route, often using social media as his primary platform to notify the public. Could it also be a sign of the times as other governmental entities in the state appear to be eschewing the fireworks recently? [Gov. Dan McKee] Gov. Dan McKee in April 2023 discussing his new Learn365RI initiative to promote 365 days of learning for Rhode Island students. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal, file Just where do McKee's efforts stand? [Check out this week's Political Scene to find out.]( • Months after the McKee administration said the forensic report on the Washington Bridge was "a couple of weeks" away we still find ourselves waiting. Is it any closer? [The Journal's Patrick Anderson checks on the latest updates.]( • Voters in the towns making up the Charihol Regional School District will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide if a $150 million bond should be used to build three new elementary schools. [Journal reporter Jonny Williams looks at the arguments between new schools and refurbishing the existing buildings and how some feel misinformation is fueling debate on the proposal.]( • When the 2025 budget submissions came out in early in March, the VA announced it was cutting 10,000 jobs nationwide. While the organization said veterans won't see an adverse effect on care, just what should be expected in Rhode Island? [Journal contributor Frank Lennon raises the question in this week's Veteran's Voice and details the efforts to find answers.]( • A visit to the Rocky Point State Park provides an opportunity to see the remnants of some of the rides, but could it be possible some rides are still in use? 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