Politics
The deal comes after a judge ruled earlier this month that Providence must pay a higher contribution towards its schools, even though they’re still under state control
The rural town of Richmond typically splits the ballot, with residents voting for Democrats at the top and Republicans at the local level. This year saw that trend reversed, with Donald Trump winning the South County town and local Democrats taking most races at the bottom of the ballot
What can be done to lessen political polarization in the U.S.? A few nonprofit organizations are trying to amplify their methods to tone down the temperature
In related news, RIPTA elevated Christopher Durand to CEO
The city of Providence and the Rhode Island Department of Education say they’ve agreed on how much the city owes the state in unpaid education funding
Donald Trump was the first Republican presidential candidate to win Fall River in 100 years. His victory reveals how local Democrats have lost many institutional connections to working-class voters they once used to win elections
In the face of Trump’s promise of mass deportations, the Immigrants’ Assistance Center in New Bedford is providing locals with the tools and education they need to prepare – from knowing their rights to planning for possible deportation and separation
The Democrat is nearing the end of her tenure as U.S. Commerce secretary
