RI Energy Falls Down, McKee Shifts Tone on Trump, Hanley Back On Providence Police

RI Energy Falls Down, McKee Shifts Tone on Trump, Hanley Back On Providence Police

Author: Bill Bartholomew July 7, 2025 Duration: 47:45
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew breaks down several major Rhode Island stories, including this past week's storm that left thousands without power - and the ensuing communications failure by RI Energy, Governor McKee shifting his tone on President Trump, McKee running alongside Lt. Governor Sabina Matos in 2026 and the LEOBOR decision that will allow Providence Police sergeant Joseph Hanley to return to the force in spite of being captured on camera beating a man that was handcuffed. Suppo...

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