Category : Politics

Providence, RI – “I believe it is an appropriate decision for the sponsor of this ordinance, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) , to keep an open dialogue and better understand the potential detrimental impact on the city’s rental market. In its present form, the proposed ordinance targets financially strapped college students across the city and tries to […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and law enforcement leaders for a visit to the Providence Public Safety Complex, celebrating two new federal earmarks Reed delivered to enhance public safety, and get a firsthand look at how the new state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and cyber security upgrades Reed helped make […]Read More

Sen. Reed Delivers $2.275 Million to Help Providence Police Upgrade Patrol Car Fleet, Improve Cyber Security, & Prevent Crime   PROVIDENCE, RI – ‘Hot-seated’ police vehicles tend to quickly rack up miles because they are put to work around the clock in a variety of roles, from patrol to pursuit to pushing broken down vehicles out […]Read More

Providence, RI – After a two hour public hearing and testimony from dozens of citizens, the City Council finance committee approved a 30-year tax stabilization agreement (TSA) ordinance between the city and High Rock Westminster Street LLC, the owner of 111 Westminster Street, commonly known as the Superman building in downtown Providence. “We heard from many […]Read More