This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Jason Knight, D-Barrington, and state Sen. Gordon Rogers, R-Foster, discuss the failure of the Washington Bridge bidding process and what should happen next; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Target 12's Eli Sherman for a reporters roundtable on the bridge situation.

This week on Newsmakers: Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong discusses the summer tourism season, housing and short-term rentals, Easton's Beach, the new Rogers High School and more; then, Kim Kalunian's one-on-one with RIDOT Director Peter Alviti from Tuesday's edition of 12 News at 4.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to examine what Joe Biden's widely criticized debate performance means for the presidential race and break down the new poll of Rhode Island voters by Salve's Pell Center.

This week on Newsmakers: House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, D-Warwick, discusses the end of the legislative session, a last-minute deal to keep Citizens Bank in Rhode Island, accessory dwelling units, public records, the next election and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma, D-Middletown, discusses the end of this year's legislative session, the new state budget, public records and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio and Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island Current to break down what passed and what didn't as the General Assembly wrapped up for the year.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Boston Globe's Steph Machado and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson for a breakdown of the new state budget bill and what's on the table in the final days of Rhode Island's General Assembly session; then, 99-year-old Woonsocket veteran Richard Fazzio shares his memories of taking part in D-Day on the 80th anniversary of the invasion.

This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses the future of the state-controlled city schools, negotiations with top hospital group Lifespan, the housing crisis, safety on North Main Street, Pride month and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Neil Steinberg, chair of the new R.I. Life Science Hub, discusses a new push led by House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to expand the industry in Rhode Island; then, Chafee Center director Eva-Marie Mancuso discusses Bryant's 38th World Trade Day and the future of the state's economy.

This week on Newsmakers: Common Cause Rhode Island executive director John Marion discusses controversy over the LEOBOR reform bill, public records, court magistrates and more; then, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the U.S. attorney's accusations against the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families.

This week on Newsmakers: Secretary of State Gregg Amore discusses cleaning up the voter rolls, beefing up the signature process, his proposed State Archives building and more; then, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the new $455 million estimate for the cost of closing and rebuilding the westbound Washington Bridge.