More than 100 people gathered inside the Statehouse Monday, to continue demonstrations against some of the policies proposed by President-elect Donald…
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At Providence Community Meeting, Concerns About Immigration, Life Under President Trump
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza hosted residents Wednesday night concerned about the future under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Citing Resident Fears, Providence Doubles Down On Current Immigration Policy
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins several mayors nationwide in formally announcing no plans to change immigration policies in the face of a Donald…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected when it comes to politics, right? Yes and no. While Tuesday’s presidential election offered a big surprise, General Assembly…
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Incumbent Mayors From Both Parties Hold Onto Their Jobs Across RI
While Republican Donald Trump’s election as president was considered a surprise, many local races went as expected. Several municipal leaders – from…
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A Rough Election Night for Rhode Island Democrats Played Out At The Biltmore
All you needed to know about yesterday’s election in Rhode Island was on display last night at the Garden Room at Biltmore Hotel in downtown Providence,…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Fasten your seatbelt for what promises to be an impactful Election Day next Tuesday. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Providence Mayor Disputes Multimillion Dollar Discrepancy In Firefighter Contract Savings
The Providence mayor’s office is refuting claims that a new proposed firefighter’s contract will not save the city as much as projected. A city council…
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Organizers Say They’ve Identified A Potential Location For Newport Slave Trade Monument
Efforts to mark Newport’s connection to the American slave trade are moving forward. That’s according to a local group hoping to construct a monument…
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Freight Rail Project Aims To Revitalize Parts Of Southern New England
A new railroad investment is about to get underway in eastern Connecticut that its backers hope will be a boost for the economy right along the tracks…