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Smiley wants change in leadership or shutdown of embattled scrap metal yard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Brett Smiley called a temporary shutdown of a Providence scrap metal yard “progress,” but said he isn’t sure the company can safely reopen. Last Friday, R.I. Superior ...
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Smiley may walk back controversial change to PVDFest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After Providence Mayor Brett Smiley defended controversial changes to this year’s PVDFest, the first-term mayor is now exploring his options. Just two days prior, the mayor ...
The Providence Journal

Mayor Smiley wants to change how the city spends its pandemic funds. Here's what will be funded.

Mayor Brett Smiley is seeking to change his predecessor's allocation of the city's federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, pushing more to developing affordable housing and the troubled ...
The Providence Journal

Providence mayor catches heat from governor, education officials for trying to change law. Here's why.

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley's attempt to change the Crowley Act, a key education law, is facing backlash from city and state leaders. Smiley is pushing for two bills in the House, both of which ...