On Your Dime: Unfunded education mandates in question amid school budget struggles
Legislation at the Rhode Island State House would allow school districts to opt out of certain unfunded education mandates.
Johnston's mayor explains move to block affordable housing project by using eminent domain
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. sat down with NBC 10 News ahead of Tuesday night's special meeting to ...
A developer sought to build affordable housing in Johnston, R.I. Then, officials voted to take the land by eminent domain.
Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. said officials will look to build new fire and police stations and a Town Hall there instead – a move that means Johnston will no longer be building a new high school.
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Johnston mayor blocks housing project in favor of new public safety complex
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — After pledging to “use all the power of government” to fight an affordable housing project, Johnston ...
Johnston mayor wants to stop income-restricted housing project by taking land through eminent domain
JOHNSTON – When a 252-unit income-restricted housing complex was proposed in Johnston, Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. threatened to "use all the power of government that I have to stop it." Polisena is now ...
Johnston Town Council OKs mayor’s plan to seize affordable housing property
Johnston is one of a few Rhode Island communities pushing back against new state laws that put limits on zoning regulations, ...