Newsmakers: Wpri 12 Eyewitness News

This week on Newsmakers: Republican congressional candidate Allan Fung. Recent polling shows Fung is a formidable candidate in the race to replace Congressman Jim Langevin. Fung discusses his stances on abortion, gun laws, inflation, energy costs and more.

It was an unusual legislative session for the R.I. General Assembly as lawmakers were dealing with a surplus rather than a deficit while carving the budget. House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, breaks down the decisions behind why certain bills survived and others failed in the final weeks of the session. He also discusses the upcoming elections, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on abortion, and much more.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic candidate for general treasurer Stefan Pryor discusses his recent departure as state commerce secretary, his policy ideas and criticism from his opponent; then, Boston Globe reporter Ed Fitzpatrick joins Ted Nesi and Steph Machado for a review of the week in the news.

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha discusses the North Kingstown coach scandal, marijuana and gun prosecutions, the ILO Group contract, and more; Target 12 investigator Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the week in the news.

This week on Newsmakers: Joy Fox, a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, discusses why she’s running to succeed Jim Langevin, gun control measures, inflation, the Supreme Court, and more; on the second half, Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Steph Machado to discuss the state's $13.6 billion budget proposal, the Providence pension vote and the soccer stadium development in Pawtucket.

On Tuesday, Providence voters will be deciding if the city should borrow $515 million to go toward the city's beleaguered pension system. On the first half of Newsmakers, two sides debate the pros and cons of the pension obligation bond. Then, Michael DiBiase of the R.I. Public Expenditure Council discusses how Rhode Island policymakers should approach a recent influx of federal relief aid and tax revenue as lawmakers carve out a state budget.

This week on Newsmakers: Sarah Morgenthau, a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, discusses why she's running to succeed Jim Langevin, the Supreme Court, Biden's record and more; on the second half, Tim White and Ted Nesi break down the results of the new 12 News/Roger Williams University poll.

This week on Newsmakers: Matt Brown, a Democratic candidate for governor, discusses his campaign platform, his leadership of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, rising inflation and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a first-term Democrat, discusses the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the war in Ukraine, economic concerns, Title 42, and the upcoming midterm elections.

This week on Newsmakers: Gonzalo Cuervo, a Democratic candidate for Providence mayor, discusses his pitch to voters, crime, the Superman building deal, housing and more; on the second half, Target 12 investigator Steph Machado joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss Mayor Jorge Elorza's final budget address and Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District race.

This week on Newsmakers: Republican candidate for governor Ashley Kalus talks about why she’s running, where she stands on the issues, and how she managed a $7.9 million state COVID contract.

This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos talks about kicking off her campaign for a full term, the role she plays in the McKee administration and more; Target 12 investigator Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the newly announced $220 million "Superman" building deal.

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Deb Ruggiero, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, discussed why she jumped into the race, how she differs from incumbent Sabina Matos, and more; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the latest fundraising numbers in the 2nd Congressional District race.

This week on Newsmakers: Michelle Wilcox of Crossroads Rhode Island and David Salvatore of the R.I. Association of Realtors discuss the cost crisis in Rhode Island's housing market; on the second half, Target 12's Steph Machado and Eli Sherman join Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the week in the news.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic congressional candidate Seth Magaziner, Rhode Island's general treasurer, discusses why he switched out of the governor's race and what he'd do in Washington; outgoing R.I. State Police Col. James Manni reflects on his years leading the agency.

This week on Newsmakers: Marc Parlange, the new president of the University of Rhode Island, discusses his vision for the flagship university, the "blue economy" and COVID-19 protocols; on the second half, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the North Kingstown schools scandal and the 2nd Congressional District campaign.

This week on Newsmakers: Sue Cienki, chair of the R.I. Republican Party, and Jesus Solorio, the party's new executive director, discuss the GOP's hopes for the 2022 election cycle locally; Lifespan President and CEO Dr. Timothy Babineau lays out the future of Rhode Island's biggest hospital group after a failed merger effort.

This week on Newsmakers: Care New England President and CEO James Fanale on what's next for the No. 2 Rhode Island hospital group after its failed merger with Lifespan; then, Steph Machado and Joe Fleming join Tim White and Ted Nesi for a roundtable on the week's headlines.

One of the first Democrats to announce a run to replace Congressman Jim Langevin, former state Rep. Ed Pacheco discusses why he is seeking a congressional seat and where he stands on the pressing issues. Then, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This week on Newsmakers: Attorney General Peter Neronha explains why he denied a merger proposal by top hospital groups Lifespan and Care New England, how he views the future of Rhode Island health care, and other issues his office is tackling.