The Providence City Council has been ensnared in controversy of late. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why the council is so ineffective.
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Cranston Swears In First Female Firefighter In City History
There’s a new crop of firefighters joining the Cranston Fire Department. The department will swear in the first female firefighter in city history.
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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.
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Providence East Side Councilor Jackson Ousted in Overwhelming Recall Election
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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Proposal For A Regional Water Board Raises Concerns Over Long-Term Increase In Costs
Providence city officials are facing criticism for backing legislation that aims to create a regional water authority in the state.
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Raimondo War Chest Tops $2.2M After First Quarter
Governor Gina Raimondo’s latest campaign finance report shows a balance of more than $2.2 million. That’s about 25 times the $78,922 that Raimondo’s GOP…
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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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Chafee Opposes Incentives For Wexford Development In The I-195 District
Former Governor Lincoln Chafee is criticizing the Raimondo administration’s plans to use millions in tax incentives to promote development in the I-195…
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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…
