Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the shadow of corruption; the impact of high taxes; the outlook for the city’s pension fund…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Cut College Student Loan Debt
Across Rhode Island, college graduates are headed to the wider world. But many of them will spend years paying down the student loans that financed…
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Downtown Providence One Step Closer To A Smoking Ban
The push for the ordinance moves forward following an 8 to 5 Providence City Council vote in favor of the proposal, Wednesday – the second of two votes…
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Grebien Warns PawSox May Leave Rhode Island
One day after a top lawmaker effectively killed prospects for a new PawSox stadium in the current General Assembly session, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Dead In Current Legislative Session
State Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said Tuesday there’s not enough time in the current legislative session to consider the PawSox’ proposal
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Gun Control Advocates Gather In Support Of Pending Bills
Advocates for stricter gun laws are scheduled to gather at the Statehouse Tuesday. The event, organized by the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun…
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Legislation For Proposed PawSox Stadium Could Be Ready By Tuesday
A legislative proposal for the PawSox’ proposed stadium may be introduced as soon as Tuesday.
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RI Democratic Party Hires Kevin Olasanoye As Executive Director
With an eventful election year drawing ever closer, the Rhode Island Democratic Party has hired Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye as the party’s executive…
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Providence City Council To Consider New Rules Following Aponte Resignation
Providence City Councilors will consider changing their governing rules, during a special council meeting Monday night. It would allow for the removal…
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Luis Aponte Resigns As Providence City Council President
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte has resigned. This comes after more than a week of pressure on the embattled head to step down from his post.