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A group of 14 has been named within city government to prepared Providence for regaining control over the city's public school system.

The city doesn't expect to regain control of its schools until the 2025-2026 school year at the earliest, but Smiley is quietly planning for the transition.

Elorza administration in pursuit of legislative goals Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza invites state lawmakers to consider Providence’s interests during the 2021 legislative session, from protecting the stream of state economic aid that flows into the city to helping undocumented residents obtain drivers licenses, to changes that would allow the city to embrace ATV-riding as a legal activity on its streets. A law ...

PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza invites state lawmakers to consider Providence’s interests during the 2021 legislative session, from protecting the stream of state economic aid that flows into the city to helping undocumented residents obtain drivers licenses, to changes that would allow the city to embrace ATV-riding as a legal activity on its streets. A law that would enable cities and towns to permit all terrain vehicles is one of the more eye-catching items on t...