On June 5, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a $750,000 amendment to the state budget to support multilingual education through the Support and Access to Bilingual Education (SABE) Act, sponsored by Rep. David Morales. The act aims to increase…
Attorneys for Shekarchi have requested an emergency court hearing to address a complaint challenging his transition from the Rhode Island General Assembly directly to a judgeship on the state’s high court. The complaint contends that Shekarchi’s move violates…
At the June 16 City Plan Commission (CPC) meeting, commissioners were split 2-2 on approving a request to reduce parking requirements for a new health center on Cargill Street from 66 spaces to 20. The health center, proposed by the Rhode Island Public Health…
The Justice Department has charged 455 individuals nationwide in a major healthcare fraud crackdown, revealing a scheme involving over $6.5 billion in false insurance claims. Among those charged are two residents from Rhode Island. This operation, conducted ov…
The Providence City Council’s Working Group focused on the council’s role in the Providence Public School District (PPSD) governance has reached an agreement to modernize the district’s procurement process. The proposed ordinance aims to streamline how schools…
On Monday afternoon, Governor Dan McKee signed into law a new bill known as "Casey's Law," which increases penalties for road rage incidents. The legislation aims to address the growing concern over aggressive driving behaviors that endanger public safety. By…
On June 22, 2026, Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley signed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, emphasizing that the city will maintain and enhance essential services without raising taxes. The budget supports emergency housing relief, public safety, infrastructure, pu…
The Providence City Council approved the city’s $636 million budget for fiscal year 2027 during their recent meeting. The budget, guided by Chair Miguel Sanchez of the Special Committee, outlines the city’s financial plan for the upcoming year, ensuring fundin…
UPP Global, LLC, a parking garage company, has agreed to pay $1.35 million to settle a lawsuit in Rhode Island. The legal action accused the company of engaging in "unfair and deceptive" business practices, specifically related to hidden fees charged to custom…
In 2019, Providence allocated $10 million for infrastructure improvements in Trinity Square, Upper South Providence, as part of its 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). However, as the city prepares its 2027 budget, over $6.6 million remains unspent, with…
Institutional zoning in Providence originated in the mid-1980s as a response to the growing expansion of hospitals and universities, known locally as "eds and meds," into residential neighborhoods. These institutions, while vital to the city's economy and serv…
Providence has filed a lawsuit against three fire truck manufacturers, alleging they engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to inflate prices and delay deliveries of emergency vehicles. The city claims the companies conspired to manipulate the market, causing hi…
