Once again, corruption overshadows the financial and social struggles of Providence city government. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the…
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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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RI Faith Leaders Criticize President Trump’s Order On Religious Freedom
The Rhode Island Council of Churches is criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive order on religious freedom. The group of local faith leaders…
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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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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence’s Dysfunctional City Council
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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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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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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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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In Big Newsroom Shuffle, The Providence Journal Is Reassigning Its Political Reporters
The Providence Journal is significantly rearranging how it covers the news, sending Katherine Gregg back to Smith Hill to cover the Statehouse, and…
