The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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Providence Superintendent Resigns Abruptly
Providence Superintendent of Schools Susan Lusi has announced she will not return for another school year. The announcement comes with only about two…
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Political Roundtable: Elorza on His Budget, the PawSox & Baltimore
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss his budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July 1; the PawSox’…
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Snow, Street Cars, Tax Agreements & More
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q+A to talk about his budget; tax stabilization agreements; the search for an economic development director;…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Says He Was Profiled “Countless Times”
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said he was racially profiled by police “countless times” as a youth and young man in Rhode Island’s capital city. “It’s…
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Elorza To Deliver First Budget Address As Providence Mayor
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is slated to deliver his first budget address Wednesday. The capital city is facing a sizeable deficit. The budget hole…
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PawSox Seek Meeting with Raimondo; Team Signals Flexibility After Negative Reaction to Proposal
In a letter sent Saturday, the Pawtucket Red Sox’ new ownership requests a meeting with Governor Gina Raimondo “to consider various alternatives and…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Lots of pots cooking, so we’ll keep the formalities short. Your tips and comments are always welcome at…
