Eugene McCaffrey, a former Rhode Island Democratic state representative, state senator and mayor of Warwick, has died. He was 84. McCaffrey was the…
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Cliff Wood Hired As New Providence Foundation Executive Director
Cliff Wood, a former Providence city council member, director of the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy and longtime civic activist, has been…
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In Downtown Providence, Reactions To The New Smoking Ban
It’s now illegal to smoke in the center of downtown Providence. Last week the City Council voted to override the mayor, banning smoking on street…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It may not yet be time to cue The Final Countdown , but we’re getting there with House Finance signing off on a new state budget. So thanks for stopping…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Makes A Case For Increasing The City’s Public School Funding
The Providence City Council is expected to vote on the new city budget tonight. The $376 million proposal includes an increase in spending for the city…
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Providence Is One Step Closer To A New Budget
The capital city is one step closer to a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Providence City Finance Committee approved the amended spending…
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Public Hearings For Proposed Providence Budget Begin Monday
The Providence City Council begins public hearings Monday on the new proposed city budget, as the state’s largest city continues to struggle to close…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Providence Mayor Signs Police Community Relations Ordinance
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has signed the Police-Community Relations Act, a major effort to address concerns about city police. It took more than…
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Pawtucket Mayor Continues To Push For PawSox Stadium State Funding
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien is still holding out hope that lawmakers will consider a proposal for a new PawSox stadium before the summer recess.