--- title: "Providence RI Politics" url: https://www.hereprovidence.com/politics-providence-ri/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:57-04:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:06:18-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Providence" attribution: "HERE Providence" --- # Providence RI Politics *Source: [HERE Providence](https://www.hereprovidence.com/politics-providence-ri/) — July 26, 2026 by * Providence RI Politics & Government # Providence Politics & Civic News Covering **Providence City Council**, **Providence County County Council**, **RI General Assembly**, and your **federal representatives** in Washington, D.C. Accountability journalism for Providence County County residents. 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Strongly support — this is overdue 37% Cautious support — depends on the details 30% Skeptical — need to see the cost first 17% Oppose — not the right direction for Providence 16% Based on [our coverage](https://www.hereprovidence.com/2026/10/16/providence-council-weighs-flock-camera-ban/) · October 16, 2026 Political Coverage ## Local & State Political News Providence, Providence County County, & Rhode Island Capitol [All Political News →](https://www.hereprovidence.com/politics-providence-ri/) ![Providence Council Weighs Ban on Flock License Cameras](https://www.hereprovidence.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/providence-council-weighs-flock-camera-ban-300x168.jpg) Oct 16, 2026 [Providence Council Weighs Ban on Flock License Cameras](https://www.hereprovidence.com/2026/10/16/providence-council-weighs-flock-camera-ban/) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence City Council spent Thursday night arguing over a draft ban on plate-reading cameras after residents pressed members about privacy, stalking risks and who can dig through the feeds. 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