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Providence City Council approves first passage of rent-stabilization ordinance

Government 04/03/2026

PROVIDENCE – The City Council gave first approval Thursday night to a controversial rent-stabilization ordinance in a 9-6 vote. The ordinance would cap annual rent...

IDENTIFYING TRENDS: Stefan Pryor, far left, Rhode Island’s commerce secretary, speaks during a panel discussion at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends Summit at the Marriott Providence on Jan. 22. The other panelists, from left, are David Salvatore, Providence Foundation executive director; Edwin “Ted” Carr, Providence economic development director; and Kristen Adamo, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO and president.  PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance

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The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...

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