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Were teachers left out of Providence's plan to regain school control? Union has questions
The Providence Teachers Union president says the mayor's plan was vague and lacked authentic input from teachers.
Providence Teachers Union criticizes city's transition plan
The Providence Teachers Union is disappointed in the City’s Transition Plan. Providence Teachers Union President Cynthia ...
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Cruise line to call Providence home port
Mayor Brett Smiley and American Cruise Lines announced Thursday that Providence would host cruise ships for the first time in ...
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School board, teachers union weigh in Smileys PPSD local control plan
The Providence School Board formally discussed Mayor Brett Smiley's plan to return Providence Public Schools to local control Wednesday night.
House committee hears testimony on bill that could end state takeover of Providence schools
State lawmakers are considering a bill that could return the Providence Public School District back to local control for the ...
Providence residents speak out against Mayor Smiley's plan to increase taxes
As Providence Mayor Brett Smiley testified on a bill that would allow his tax increase in his new budget proposal, some residents came out to oppose.
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Providence taxpayers confront Mayor Smiley at State House tax levy hearing
Dozens of taxpayers confronted Mayor Brett Smiley at the State House on Tuesday after a hearing on a bill that would give ...
In-depth look into Smiley’s budget proposal
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced plans to raise property taxes as part of his budget proposal. But, part of his strategy for closing the city’s budget shortfall ...