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ACLU Pushes For Stricter Body Cam Policies In Providence And Newport Police Departments
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is once again urging Providence and Newport Police departments to update their body camera policies.
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More Traffic Light Cameras Could Be Coming To Providence
Providence drivers could soon see more cameras at traffic lights. The city council gave first passage to an ordinance Monday to install 20 new so-called…
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No RI Voter Data Will Go To Washington, For Now
Rhode Island will not provide the federal government with any voter roll information, following a White House email calling for a pause in the…
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Bonus Q&A: Steve Brown On Providence Community Safety Act & Reproductive Rights
Steve Brown, executive director of Rhode Island’s American Civil Liberties Union, joins Bonus Q&A this week. He discussed a range of topics,…
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Political Roundtable: Steve Brown On Privacy Rights In RI & General Assembly Standoff
Steve Brown, executive director of Rhode Island’s American Civil Liberties Union, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the surprise General…
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RI Senate Considers Legislation To Eliminate Life Sentences For Minors
The Rhode Island Senate is considering legislation that would eliminate life sentences without possibility of parole for minors. “Long sentences on a…
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Providence Public Ethics Ordinance Hearing Has Light Turnout
The Providence City Council Finance Committee held a public hearing on a new measure that would remove councilors from leadership roles following any…
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Report Finds Food Stamp Benefits Still Delayed Amid UHIP Troubles
A report released Wednesday found more than 1,200 Rhode Island families were unable to receive food stamp benefits in a timely manner in March. The…
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Providence Moves Closer To Downtown Smoking Ban
The Providence City Council Ordinance Committee has voted to send a downtown smoking ban to the full council. The ordinance would prohibit smoking in a…