Politics

The U.S. Attorney for the state of Rhode Island announced an agreement with the state over the alleged hundreds of children who have been sequestered in psychiatric wards without a valid medical reason
The proposed ordinance changes reflect the city’s vision for increased housing density. The City Plan Commission is set to discuss more contentious topics at a meeting in early 2025
Gov. Mckee cites progress on the anniversary of the emergency closing
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Schools are failing students, mayor says
Returning legislators will face a tougher fiscal climate and a big deficit
The deal comes after a judge ruled earlier this month that Providence must pay a higher contribution towards its schools, even though they’re still under state control
The rural town of Richmond typically splits the ballot, with residents voting for Democrats at the top and Republicans at the local level. This year saw that trend reversed, with Donald Trump winning the South County town and local Democrats taking most races at the bottom of the ballot
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What can be done to lessen political polarization in the U.S.? A few nonprofit organizations are trying to amplify their methods to tone down the temperature