Politics

Providence Passes Rent Stabilization, Mayor Promises Veto

City Council approves measure, but mayor vows to block it

Providence Mayor Faces Rent Control Battle Ahead of Election

Smiley wants to build more housing, but rent control proposal divides city council

Providence Mayor Unveils Budget Proposal With No New Taxes

Smiley's plan focuses on emergency rental assistance and holding landlords accountable.

Mayoral Candidate Discusses Research Funding, Immigration with Grad Students

David Morales MPA'19 met with Brown University graduate organizations to address concerns over federal policy impacts.

Providence Mayor Bars ICE Enforcement on City Property

Local government takes action to limit federal immigration agency's reach within city limits.

Providence Mayor Bars ICE Enforcement on City Property

Federal courts in Rhode Island overwhelmed by ICE detention cases

Trump nominates Brown graduate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Schwartz previously served as a senior advisor at the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rhode Island Governor Addresses Key Issues in Interview

McKee discusses gas tax, Medicaid, potholes, and World Cup impacts

Thrive Behavioral Health Seeks State Intervention in $1.3M Medicaid Dispute

Nonprofit accuses state agency of 'regulatory overreach' and inconsistent oversight

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

The decision follows similar rulings in other states rejecting the Trump administration's demand for voter data.

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Rhode Island voter data

Ruling follows similar decisions in other states rejecting Trump administration's demands for unredacted voter rolls

McKee, Foulkes to Debate Three Times Before Early Voting

Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates to discuss key issues like housing, healthcare, and affordability