Gov. Raimondo announces proposed budget
On Thursday Gov. Raimondo released her budget for the 2021 fiscal year and the $10 billion spending plan shows how the aspirational proposals heard during the state of the state earlier in the week wo
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Rhode Island controversial tweet
By: News Staff news@abc6.com Providence, R.I. — Rhode Island Republican leader calling for the governor's chief of staff to resign over a tweet that came out during the last presidential debate. ...
Men arrested in rash of East Side break-ins
By News Staffnews@abc6.comProvidence Police have arrested a man connected to a rash of break-ins on the East Side.One of the homes broken into was that of Chief Operating Officer of the city of Pro...
Many Complaints About Providence Snow Plowing
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 Charles Perry is trying to dig out in front of his Orms Street home in Providence. While many main roads are good, side streets and sidewalks remain a mess, and he's runnin...
Elorza takes down Cianci in Providence Mayor's Race
By: Dee DeQuattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter:@deedequattro In one of the most watched mayoral races in Providence's history Democrat Jorge Elorza was able to overcome former Providence mayo...
Buddy Cianci in RI Supreme Court Firefighter's Gay Pride Parade Lawsuit
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6email: mcurtis@abc6.comFormer Mayor Buddy Cianci walked out of court dealing with a legal matter from 13 years ago.No it wasn't Plunderdome.Instead this was a suit filed by ...
Elorza wins Providence Mayoral Primary
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroJorge Elorza will face off against former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci, and Republican Dan Harrop in the General Election. Elorza o...
Michael Soloman announces candidacy for mayor
By: Dee DeQuattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter: @deedequattro Providence City Council President Michael Solomon formally launched his campaign for mayor Wednesday morning. The centerpiece of
"The Sunday Political Brunch" -- ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6mcurtis@abc6.com“The Sunday Political Brunch” – June 24, 2014 (Providence, Rhode Island) – The most intriguing political story in the United States this past week came from ...
ABC 6 Political Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" -- April 20, 2014
Dr. Mark Curtis, Ed.D., is Chief Political Reporter for WLNE-TV ABC6Providence, RI and a Political Analyst for KGO Radio 810-AM, San Francisco. (Providence, Rhode Island) – Happy Easter everyone! W...
Providence Mayoral Forum
By News Staff news@abc6.com The six candidates hoping to become Providence's next mayor met for the first of a series of forums Wednesday night. The forum was hosted by the Providence Community Librar
Providence says it is not in violation of any federal laws in response to Trump sanctuary city EO
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence responded to a new Trump administration Executive Order that would directed state and federal officials to publish lists of "sanctuary city" jurisdictions due to alleged "obstruction" of immigration enforcement by saying the…
Additional funding amount for Providence schools announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Providence Public School District (PPSD) and the City of Providence have announced a settlement agreement…
Providence awarded $6.5M to combat lead poisoning
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence has received a $6.5 million federal Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program grant, according to the office of Mayor Brett P. Smiley. The grant will go toward comprehensive lead hazard reduction efforts in older Providence homes.…
USA Gymnastics Championships to be held in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The USA Gymnastic Championships will be held in Providence next year. USA Gymnastics announced the news on Friday that championships will be held at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Rhode Island Convention Center. The event…
Summer rates announced for Providence Community Electric program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence announced Thursday the new summer supply rate for the Providence Community Electricity program will go into effect with the May 2024 meter read. Prices will be decreasing from 17.64 cents/kWh this past winter to 10.29…
10th annual PVDFest coming to downtown Providence in September
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest is coming to Providence late this summer, hoping to attract thousands of attendees to the event. PVDFest will take place September 6-7, promising art, food and live performances. "I am thrilled to share that we…
Public safety complex auditorium dedicated to Col. Hugh Clements
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Smiley, Colonel Oscar Perez, Jr., and City Council President Rachel Miller will join members of the police department and its community to celebrate the legacy of retired Chief Police, Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr., for…
Providence to invest $132 million in infrastructure over two years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley will announce $132 million in infrastructure investments over the next two fiscal years on Friday. The FY24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will focus on projects designed to "improve the local quality-of-life…
Rhode Island Energy rates to rise 7 cents per kWh in October, Providence energy program's slightly lower
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Energy has released its energy rates for the rest of the year, which shows an average increase of 7 cents per kilowatt hour for residential energy plans. The price for residential plans in October…
Nirva LaFortune files candidacy declaration for mayor of Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune on Monday officially filed her candidacy for mayor of Providence. LaFortune unofficially announced her campaign in September of 2021, but did not fill out the necessary paperwork at that time. The mayoral…
Dept. of Administration to offer federally funded WorkShare program to Executive Branch employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - To allow the state of R.I. to save after the devastating financial impact of COVID-19, eligible union and non-union Executive Branch employees will be given the opportunity to participate in the Department of Labor and Training's…
