Government News

Providence City Council Approves Significant Tax Increase

News Summary The Providence City Council has been granted permission to implement an 8% tax increase for the upcoming fiscal…

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Brown University’s Eva Erickson Makes History on ‘Survivor’

News Summary Eva Erickson, a doctoral student at Brown University, has become the first openly autistic contestant on CBS's 'Survivor,'…

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Rhode Island Senate Approves $14.3 Billion Budget for 2026

News Summary The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has approved a $14.3 billion budget focusing on healthcare, homelessness, transportation, and…

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Immigration Hearing Complicated for Honduran National

News Summary An 18-year-old Honduran national, Vivian Gisselle Soriano-Neto, faces delays in her immigration hearing after being transferred by ICE…

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Maria Torres Named Teacher of the Year in Providence

News Summary Maria Torres has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year for Providence Public School District, highlighting her…

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Providence Police Investigate Violent Altercation

News Summary Providence police are looking into a violent altercation that escalated to gunfire and a vehicle striking a woman.…

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Patricia Royal Resigns as Pawtucket Superintendent Amid Controversy

News Summary Patricia Royal has resigned from her position as Superintendent of the Pawtucket School Department after a tumultuous period…

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Rhode Island Issues Listeria Warning and Food Recalls

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued a warning related to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in various…

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Lawsuit Filed Against North Providence Mayor for Misuse of Town Resources

News Summary A former employee of North Providence has accused Mayor Charles Lombardi and Public Buildings Director Jim Fuoroli of…

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Rhode Island Funds Projects to Enhance Physical Activity

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health has announced funding for seven organizations focused on improving transportation and promoting…

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