The Providence schools takeover is about to get more scrutiny from state lawmakers
The incoming House speaker wants to ramp up use of the Oversight Committee
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated December 23, 2020, 8:54 a.m.
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K. Joseph Shekarchi, the Warwick Democrat poised to become the new Rhode Island House Speaker. âOversight isn t always about finding a problem,â Shekarchi said during an interview Tuesday. âItâs about explaining what you re doing.âJonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
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Anthony Roberson tapped to be next police chief in Central Falls
The Providence police sergeant will be the first Black police chief in Rhode Island
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated December 22, 2020, 9:18 a.m.
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Central Falls police and fire station on Illinois StreetPat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
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Itâs decision day in the money laundering trial of political operative Jeff Britt
He is facing a felony money laundering charge and a misdemeanor campaign finance violation.
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated December 16, 2020, 9:29 a.m.
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Jeffrey T. Britt, left, and his lawyer, former US Attorney Robert Clark Corrente, leave the Kent County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 10.Edward Fitzpatrick
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