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Judge temporarily blocks order cutting $31 million in public health funding to RIDOH
By Talia Egnal and Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | April 10The next hearing is set to take place on April 16.
Lev Kotler-Berkowitz
Senior Staff Writer Lev Kotler-Berkowitz is a sophomore senior staff writer covering city and state politics. He is from the Boston area and is concentrating in Political Science and Economics. In his free time, Lev can be found playing baseball or running around with his dog.
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City Council resolution supports increasing Providence’s tax cap amid budget shortfall
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 30The increase requires approval from the Rhode Island General Assembly.
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RI House Republicans skip chamber of commerce luncheon over ‘cozy relationships’ with Democrats
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | March 12House Republicans also proposed adding an audience-driven Q&A section to the luncheon.
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DHS agents spotted in Providence amid ICE detainments in the state
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Andrea Li | March 6In the past two weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been active in several cities across Rhode Island.
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As RI immigrants remain fearful of Trump, organizers call on Providence to do more
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23R.I. immigrants express concerns about deportations and family separation due to new federal policies.
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New bill could expand tax exemptions for Providence veterans
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | February 23The R.I. General Assembly is considering a bill that would allow the Providence City Council to implement higher property tax exemptions than currently permitted
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Facing federal uncertainty, RI health providers continue delivering gender-affirming care
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Nora Rowe | February 13Advocates, health providers and government officials say the executive order is not binding.
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Providence will not ‘proactively collaborate’ with ICE deportations, inquiries
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | January 31Amid President Trump’s newly enacted policies targeting undocumented residents across the country, several Providence and Rhode Island officials affirmed their commitment to limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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Gov. Dan McKee pushes for assault weapons ban in State of the State Address, annual budget
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz and Andrea Li | January 23In his address, McKee focused on educational & health improvements, while discussing infrastructure, housing and gun safety policy goals.
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Human Rights Campaign gives Providence perfect score on LGBTQ+ index
By Lev Kotler-Berkowitz | December 5Providence received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index. The MEI reports ratings on hundreds of cities throughout the U.S. on LGBTQ+ equality in the city’s policies, services and programs. This is the 11th year in a row in which Providence has earned a score ...
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