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Day: January 15, 2025

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces School Board Appointments! Providence City Council to Vote Tomorrow Night

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces School Board Appointments! Providence City Council to Vote Tomorrow Night

      In a landmark announcement, Providence Rhode Island Brett Smiley announced his recommendations for filling the 5 vacant appointments to the Providence Public Schools Board. These appointments are subject to the approval of the Providence City Council. The…

Rhode Island State Representative Bennett Introduces Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage – Target? $20/Hour

Rhode Island State Representative Bennett Introduces Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage – Target? $20/Hour

  From The Rhode Island General Assembly Rep. David A. Bennett has introduced legislation to increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from $15 to $20 over a five-year period. The bill (2025-H 5029) would increase the minimum wage to $16 on…

ACLU of Rhode Island Lawsuit Halts Violation of Attorney-Client Privilege at State Prison

ACLU of Rhode Island Lawsuit Halts Violation of Attorney-Client Privilege at State Prison

From the Rhode Island Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union:   In a victory for government transparency and accountability, as well as protection of the sanctity of the attorney-client privilege, the RI Department of Corrections (RIDOC) has acknowledged its…

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