Providence City Council

May 20, 2021

Updated: Senator Bell files complaint against Ward 15 city council candidate Vargas

“I currently do not operate an unlicensed business in the City of Providence,” says Candidate Vargas in a statement. “My business has been closed for quite some time and when it reopens, it will be properly licensed.”...
PVD City Council endorses sex work criminalization study commission
May 12, 2021

PVD City Council endorses sex work criminalization study commission
“The reality is, legalized or not, sex work continues to exist in Rhode Island and without regulation...
Casandra Inez kicks off campaign for PVD City Council Ward 15 special election
May 5, 2021

Casandra Inez kicks off campaign for PVD City Council Ward 15 special election
“We [our community] lack[s] the knowledge and the skills and the generational wealth to do things. I...
Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
May 1, 2021

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
“As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago,” said Shaylee,...
Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
April 30, 2021

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
“Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over...
Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections
April 27, 2021

Dates set for Providence City Council and West Warwick Town Council special elections
“City and town council members make decisions that affect education, the local economy, and overall quality of...
Schedule for Pawtucket City Council Special Election released
April 15, 2021

Schedule for Pawtucket City Council Special Election released
“City council members make decisions that affect education, the local economy, and the overall quality of life...
House Finance considers budget amendment to save Kennedy Plaza
April 12, 2021

House Finance considers budget amendment to save Kennedy Plaza
“Back in 2014, 60% of Rhode Islanders voted to pass this $35m bond to improve the vital...
Governor McKee dodges questions about his support for the dismantling of Kennedy Plaza
March 18, 2021

Governor McKee dodges questions about his support for the dismantling of Kennedy Plaza
“I’m happy to follow up on that,” said Governor McKee. “Keep this to the Covid, and I...
McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza
March 14, 2021

McKee budget fully funds Raimondo / DOT plan to dismantle Kennedy Plaza
In an inauspicious start to his administration, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has included funding in his...
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