Infante-Green: State will ‘continue to follow our process’ with Providence schools
When Providence Mayor Brett Smiley laid out his legislative priorities for 2025, he made it clear that he wants the city to ...
Smiley wants Providence schools back by July 1. He will ask General Assembly to make it happen.
When is the right time for the state to return Providence public schools to local control? Mayor Brett Smiley says this ...
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Providence mayor wants school district back under city control
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said he wants the school district back under city control by July. The school district is currently under state control.
Smiley’s legislative priorities include tax hike, ending school takeover, new parking tax
The list of priorities also include new money for Superman Building and burying the power lines in Indian Point Park.
Providence councilors urge McKee to declare homelessness a public health emergency
The Providence City Council approved a resolution Thursday night calling on Gov. Dan McKee to declare homelessness a public health emergency.
Mayor seeks return of Providence school control in July, wants lawmakers to override state
In unveiling his legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session, Mayor Brett Smiley said, "The time is now" for ...
‘The time is now’: Providence mayor wants control of schools back on July 1
The mayor is taking his demand to the General Assembly, seeking legislation to end the state takeover two years early.
Providence City Council urges Gov. McKee to declare state of emergency
The Providence City Council has passed a resolution urging Gov. Dan McKee to declare a public health state of emergency to ...
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Smiley: Right way to combat homelessness to ‘work within the system’
The DaVinci Center, a non-profit community center on Charles Street, opened its doors as a warming center Wednesday night.
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Providence City Council chambers serve as warming shelter for a night
People experiencing homelessness stayed overnight in the Providence City Council chambers despite Mayor Brett Smiley's disapproval.
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DaVinci Center opens as warming center amid calls for emergency declaration on homelessness
The DaVinci Center, a non-profit community center on Charles Street, opened its doors as a warming center Wednesday night. “It’s more comfortable, there’s more room for people to lay down if they show ...
'The nuclear option': Why two Providence councilors turned the council chamber into a warming center
City Councilors Justin Roias and Miguel Sanchez opened the City Council chamber to those seeking respite from the cold and ...