Tag: Brett Smiley
Some Providence politicians, policy analysts say it’s time to raise taxes
It’s not often that politicians preemptively push for more taxes.
Yet a new report adopted by the Providence City Council on Thursday, Jan. 4, recommends potential tax...
Could fighting tax deal prove costly for Providence?
The Providence City Council’s recent move to pursue legal action against a local developer’s tax deal may help the city recoup revenue from previously...
The high stress, high stakes world of CD1 campaign managers
Brexton Isaacs’ resume reads like an ambitious travel itinerary.
Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio, New York: The 31-year-old has worked in 10 states on at least...
Charter schools fight to grow as demand increases
Most parents don’t want to gamble with their children’s education. But for some, to provide what they believe is the right choice for their...
Providence to begin $1.5M repair project on Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
PROVIDENCE – Some long-awaited repairs to the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier will begin in the next couple of weeks.
Mayor Brett Smiley’s office announced Monday...
Providence awards $200K in COVID-19 recovery grants to 9 arts organizations
PROVIDENCE – Nine city-based arts and culture organizations received $200,000 in total grants to help local artists continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Providence City Council extends charter school lease
PROVIDENCE – The City Council on Tuesday agreed to let a charter school stay in its current building for five more years, WPRI-TV CBS...
New Providence teachers contract includes pay raises, extended school days
PROVIDENCE – Late Thursday, a new contract agreement was reached between the Providence Teachers Union and the Providence Public School District, which includes pay...
Senate panel mulls ranked-choice voting for primaries, state elections
In October 2021, Sen. Samuel Zurier, D-Providence, won a five-person Democratic primary with a little more than 31% of the vote. The second and...
Providence’s tax proposal is responsible and necessary
Inflation and increased costs, the likelihood of a recession and pandemic-era federal funds drying up are just some of the challenges facing Providence and...