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House committee approves bill that would allow tax hike in Providence
State lawmakers approved a bill that is key to Mayor Brett Smiley’s controversial $624 million budget proposal ahead of the ...
Lawmakers mull burying power lines in Providence, East Providence
The two cities' mayors argued the $19 million project would be a boon to economic development and the waterfront.
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Local officials reveal new fabric shade at Providence Rink
Mayor Brett Smiley and other local officials revealed the Providence Rink's new fabric shade on Tuesday. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Brett Smiley and other local officials revealed the ...
City leaders in the spotlight: What to know about Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
Smiley is more than halfway through his term, and facing pushback from constituents over a planned tax increase.
Providence to reinstall flood gates as part of $1.5M upgrade
With hurricane season just around the corner, crews are preparing to reinstall the newly upgraded barrier gates in Providence ...
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Jewish mayor returns from Israel trip as City Council decides to fly Palestinian flag at City Hall
The flag-raising was announced on the same day that the city’s Jewish Mayor Brett Smiley returned from a trip to Israel.
New England City Triggers Outrage With Plan To Raise Palestinian Flag Over City Hall
Providence, Rhode Island, city officials plan to raise the Palestinian flag over City Hall on Friday, a move that has sparked ...
Rhode Island capital to hoist Palestinian flag at city hall, citing diversity
Providence, Rhode Island, officials have accepted a request to fly the Palestinian flag Friday at City Hall in the state’s ...