Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is expressing disappointment about the lack of progress for developer Jason Fane’s envisioned 46-story tower in the I-195 District. “Governor Raimondo is disappointed that the developer and the mayor were unable to reach an agreement,” Raimondo spokesman Josh Block tells The Public’s Radio. “This is a major potential investment, and […]
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Elorza Vetoes Zoning Change For Fane Tower; Ruggerio Pursuing Legislation To Proceed
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has vetoed a zoning change that would have enabled New York developer Jason Fane to build a controversial 46-story residential tower in the I-195 District. In a veto message to the council on Friday, Elorza said Fane was unwilling to cede control of the tower’s design to the city, and that […]
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TGIF: 16 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy post-Thanksgiving! I’m thankful to those who follow my reporting and who help to support The Public’s Radio. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Without further ado, here’s the turkey week edition of my column. Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The big day is finally at hand. After months (years?) of anticipation, Election Day in Rhode Island is just a few days away, following a tumultuous week in local politics. We’re here to break it all down, so thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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Bonus Q&A: Providence Mayoral Race, A Changing City Council & Top City Issues
WPRI.com’s Dan McGowan, who covers Providence, joins the panel to discuss the race for mayor, the changing composition of the City Council, and the outlook for the Fane tower proposal and for shoring up the city’s pension plan.
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Elorza, Witman Spar in Providence Mayoral Debate
Democrat Elorza and independent Witman joust a week before decision day.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The chill in in the air is picking up, pointing the way to November. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The calendar shows how we’re slightly more than two weeks away […]
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Political Roundtable: Elorza On Fane Tower, His Re-Election Campaign & Correia Case
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, his low-profile re-election campaign, and whether Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia should step down due to impending fraud charges.
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza On Sanctuary City, Union Critics & City Council
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss why some city residents are dissatisfied with his administration, why relations with some municipal are combative, and how changing leadership in the City Council may affect his administration.
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Elorza Blasts FERC Decision On LNG in Providence
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Thursday criticized the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to approve the Fields Point Liquefaction Project. “By adding yet another environmental burden to the already overburdened communities of color in Providence, this facility is an affront to our city’s climate, energy and racial equality goals,” Elorza said in a statement. “I want […]
