City Council hears divestment ordinance, faces backlash from Smiley, Jewish groups
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The Providence City Council is considering an ordinance that would prevent the city from investing its assets into Israeli bonds.
City leaders are divided over whether the city should invest in Israeli bonds. Mayor Smiley promised to veto the divestment proposal if it reaches his desk.
A new proposal is moving through Providence City Council about the bike lanes on South Water Street.
The ongoing battle over the future of the South Water bike path in Providence has now hit a higher level.