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Providence City Council lawyer argues in court against ‘backroom deal’ for downtown developer

The lawyer for Arnold “Buff” Chace has said council leaders were well aware of the tax breaks he received as the result of a city settlement in 2021.

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Offshore wind firm cancels N.J. projects, as industry’s prospects dim

High inflation and soaring interest rates are making planned projects that looked like winners several years ago no longer profitable.
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Poll: McKee, Reed, and Whitehouse are more popular than Biden

The three Rhode Island Democrats continue to have approval ratings of 50 percent or more among their constituents, according to a recent survey.

Providence councilman fired from R.I. governor’s office for pro-Palestinian views

“Since Oct. 7, I have used my voice as an elected official to condemn all violence against any innocent civilians,” Miguel Sanchez wrote on social media.

COMMENTARY | HARRISON TUTTLE AND ADAM GREENMAN
Amid alarming rise in hate crimes targeting African Americans and Jewish Americans, we are stronger together
The leaders of Black Lives Matter RI PAC and the Jewish Alliance of Greater R.I. stand united as allies, and invite all Rhode Islanders to join together against racism, antisemitism, and all forms of hate.

Central Falls man who entered US Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty
Juan Rodriguez wore a “Batman” beanie to the Capitol and locked himself in a Senate office along with others, according to the FBI.

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Cranston Street Armory could become movie set this winter, if actors’ strike resolves
The historic armory, which was used as a homeless shelter last winter, will potentially be the set of a feature film by Disney-owned 20th Century Studios.

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Early voting is underway in Rhode Island
Nearly 8,400 voters have cast ballots for the Nov. 7 special election, with residents of East Providence, Providence, Middletown, and North Kingstown leading the way.

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2022 election in Rhode Island: results, news, and analysis

Rhode Island voters are deciding on Nov. 8 whether Democratic Governor Daniel K. McKee will get to serve his first full term in office, and whether the Democratic Party will retain its three-decade hold on a U.S. House seat. Follow along as the Globe Rhode Island team brings you coverage of the 2022 General Election.
See: All of the results from the 2022 R.I. general election

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Amo leads Leonard in R.I.’s First Congressional District race, new poll shows

A new poll from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University finds about 15 percent of voters are still undecided, even as the Nov. 7 special election nears and early voting is already underway.

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The time David Cicilline and Mike Johnson debated the Pledge of Allegiance

Cicilline wanted to prohibit "insurrectionists" from leading the pledge, while Johnson dismissed his amendment as "completely superfluous."

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Portraits of the R.I. congressional candidates as young men

Republican Gerry Leonard graduated from North Kingstown High School in 1983, while Democrat Gabe Amo graduated from Moses Brown School in 2005.

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Providence officer acquitted of assault given ‘last chance’ after falling asleep on job

Officer Jeann Lugo’s six-month agreement would allow the city to circumvent the controversial Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights if he gets in trouble again.

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There’s more than $1 billion worth of ballot questions in Rhode Island this year

Here's a guide to the questions in 10 cities and towns that could result in new schools and other facilities in those communities.

COMMENTARY | JEFFREY S. HAMILL

When it comes to funding for multilingual learners, Rhode Island still has a long way to go

The state’s funding formula for education has not worked as intended for the last three fiscal years, and needs reform.

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R.I. program provided 812 electric bike rebates in first year

After a “pause,” the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program is rolling again thanks to $100,000 in fresh funding.

COMMENTARY | GRANT WOSENCROFT

Voting yes on school construction bonds brings opportunities for R.I. students and communities

A new school is an investment in students that pays dividends far into the future, writes a recent graduate of East Providence High School.

RI Political Briefs

Rhode Island political news: January 2023