Tag: Jorge O. Elorza
R.I. administration chief Smiley to step down
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Administration Director Brett Smiley on Wednesday announced that he will step down from his post once Gov. Gina M....
DESIGNxRI, city launch 5th Providence Design Catalyst program
PROVIDENCE – DESIGNxRI and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the launch of the fifth Providence Design Catalyst competitive grant program on Thursday.
The program will...
Providence reaches tentative pension and wage deal with police union
PROVIDENCE – The city has reached a tentative four-year pension and wage agreement with the Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 union, Mayor...
Raimondo’s Cabinet appointment garners mostly positive reaction from local leaders
PROVIDENCE – Elected and politically tied officials, company executives and nonprofit leaders on Friday offered both congratulations and criticism to Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...
Providence scores perfect rating from HRC on LGBTQ equality
PROVIDENCE – The city earned a perfect score for the seventh consecutive year on The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipality Equality Index, measuring inclusivity...
Fixing racial injustice, failing schools remain priorities in Providence
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza has been in office since 2015, but after being reelected in 2018, he is now term-limited and cannot run for...
Providence to receive $500K for guaranteed income program
PROVIDENCE – The city will receive up to $500,000 to launch a program to give direct cash payments to its residents, the city announced...
Providence to receive $500K for guaranteed income program
PROVIDENCE - The city will receive up to $500,000 to launch a program to give direct cash payments to its residents, the city announced...
Providence to impose stricter restrictions on crowd limits, events
PROVIDENCE – The city is imposing stricter limits on small, social gatherings and catered events beginning Nov. 22, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced on...
Downtown Providence experiencing high rates of opioid overdoses
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza recently shared findings and recommendations of two reports examining the high rates of opioid overdoses and strategies to...
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