A grass-roots campaign has pushed Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson from office in an overwhelming, unprecedented recall victory on the capital…
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Providence’s Ward 3 Residents Head To Polls In Councilman Kevin Jackson’s Recall Election
Tuesday some residents of Providence’s Ward 3 will vote in a recall election involving the city’s current longest-serving councilor, Kevin Jackson….
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Providence Finance Committee Begins Crafting City Budget
The Providence City Council Finance Committee met for the first time Monday since the Mayor unveiled his latest budget proposal. The councilors now…
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Cloud Hangs Over Providence City Council As Two Of Its Members Face Public Scrutiny
Serious financial challenges continue to dog Rhode Island’s capital city. And now, there’s a cloud hanging over the Providence City Council, with two…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is almost here, bringing a closer read on state revenue and perhaps even more sunshine. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Providence City Council Tables 'Community Safety Act' In Unexpected Vote
In a surprise vote, the Providence City Council did not pass the so-called Community Safety Act during its meeting Thursday. Supporters say the…
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Providence One Step Closer To Passing Community Safety Act
The Providence City Council voted in favor of the Community Safety Act in a special meeting, Thursday. With three councilors absent, the vote went 12-0…
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Community Safety Act To Get Full Providence City Council Vote
The Providence City Council Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to send the lengthy ordinance, known as the Community Safety Act, to the full council for a vote.
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RI State Police Investigating Providence City Council President Luis Aponte
A spokeswoman for the State Police confirmed the investigation Thursday. In March, a grand jury subpoenaed the city of Providence for Aponte’s payroll…
