Once again, corruption overshadows the financial and social struggles of Providence city government. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the…
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Pressure Grows For Providence Council President Aponte To Resign
A strong majority of the Providence City Council, Democrats all, is seeking to oust Council President Luis Aponte from his leadership post. On Friday, a…
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Elorza Calls On Aponte To Step Down As Council President, Matos, Principe Do Not
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has called for indicted city council president Luis Aponte to step down as the council’s leader, but two council leaders,…
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Second Candidate Emerges In Race For Providence’s Ward 3 City Council Seat
The new Ward 3 candidate is Republican David Lallier Jr.
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Providence City Council President Luis Aponte Pleads Not Guilty To Four Charges
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte pleaded not guilty after being arraigned Wednesday on four charges related to his campaign finances.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is here, bringing sunshine (in theory) and a sharper read on state revenue. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On College Tuition, Car Tax & Kevin Jackson
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for her college tuition plan; Speaker Mattiello’s commitment to phasing out the…
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At Least One Candidate Looks To Fill Jackson’s Providence City Council Seat
Now that longtime Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson is on his way out, Ward 3 voters in Providence are waiting for a field of candidates to emerge…
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Breaking Down The Recall Of Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson
Voters on Providence’s East Side have booted City Councilor Kevin Jackson from office in a rare recall campaign. Residents cast their ballots Tuesday….
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Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson Recalled
Kevin Jackson, the longest serving member of the Providence City Council, lost his seat by an overwhelming majority in a recall election Tuesday.
