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Providence Taxpayers Left With Questions As Colleges Seek Deals
A proposed deal between Providence and local colleges promises $170M over 20 years. But vague language and loopholes appear to favor the tax-exempt schools over city taxpayers.
Brown-Providence Agreement: A Closer Look at the Fine Print
The proposed deal between Brown University and Providence promises $46 million for the cash-strapped city but also contains concerning loopholes. A closer look reveals a complex agreement warranting scrutiny before signing.
Exclusive: Introducing Uprise RI's BillBuddy
Today, we are announcing BillBuddy, an exciting tool that makes understanding RI state legislation and acting on it, regardless of your political views, easy and straightforward.
Major Overhaul in Rhode Island's Solitary Confinement Policy
Rhode Island's Department of Corrections has announced a major overhaul of its solitary confinement policies. The changes, aimed at protecting inmates' mental health, limit confinement duration and provide more humane conditions. But are they enough?
Providence City Council Announces, Then Backtracks Passing of School Closure Resolution
In a surprising turn of events, the Providence City Council's pledge to demand transparency over public school closures appears to be an empty promise. Despite mounting evidence of corruption and questionable deals, the resolution is likely to be shelved, leaving parents of Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School students in the dark.
RIDOT's Ongoing Public Records Issues Create Safety Concerns, Harm Transparency
Recent events involving the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) responses to APRA requests have raised concerns about its commitment to transparency and accountability. Refusal to provide accident data and excessive delays in producing public records undermine the public's right to access information.
General Assembly seeks to name CCRI campus after anti-LGBTQ former Senate President - during Pride month
Senate President M. Theresa Paiva-Weed was a fierce opponent of marriage equality and women's reproductive rights. Bills in the House and Senate seek to name a CCRI campus after the still living former Senator.
PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget
Taxes are still going up, just not as much as originally proposed...
Desolate, hopeless, distressing, painful, unpredictable, heartbreaking, inadequate
Rhode Island outreach workers react to new homelessness numbers...
The numbers are in and it's official: Homelessness is rising - fast
1,810 individuals experiencing homelessness on the night of the PIT, a 15% increase from last year and a nearly 65% increase since the 2020 count...