Podcasts about providence mayor jorge elorza

In this latest episode of the podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talk to education reformer and former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on what students really need … now. Once upon a time, Democrats were the party trusted with directing education in America. But, as Democrats for Education Reform Executive Director Jorge Elorza says, that ended in the waning days of the Obama administration. Now? Democrats have lost the language, ideas, policy and vision around education. This does create an opportunity moving forward. “We're no longer just armed with the policy case or the moral case for reform, there's also political self-interest,” he says. Elorza is a former Providence, Rhode Island, mayor inspired to go into politics to ensure other children had the same educational opportunities as he had, as the child of immigrants looking for American success. He's now on a mission to help design an education system that is innovative, accountable and offers choice. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit The Philadelphia Citizen to find more solutions to city problems.

In this latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talk to education reformer and former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on what students really need … now. Once upon a time, Democrats were the party trusted with directing education in America. But, as Democrats for Education Reform Executive Director Jorge Elorza says, that ended in the waning days of the Obama administration. Now? Democrats have lost the language, ideas, policy and vision around education. This does create an opportunity moving forward. “We're no longer just armed with the policy case or the moral case for reform, there's also political self-interest,” he says. Elorza is a former Providence, Rhode Island, mayor inspired to go into politics to ensure other children had the same educational opportunities he had, as the child of immigrants looking for American success. He's now on a mission to help design an education system that is innovative, accountable and offers choice.

On today's special episode, we're sitting down with Democrats for Education Reform and its affiliate Education Reform Now's newly announced CEO, former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.  Elorza served as mayor in Providence, RI for two consecutive terms, and was branded as the “education mayor” of the city. He undertook bold actions to advance a social and racial justice agenda. This included taking the unprecedented step to engage the state Department of Education to turn around the city's chronically underperforming school system, creating the city's Eat, Play, Learn Initiative to expand out-of-school enrichment, and launching a nationally recognized African American Ambassador Group to bring Black leaders into the center of policymaking.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza reflects on the past eight years as he prepares to leave office in January. He talks about efforts to improve the school district, tackling homelessness, and promoting economic development projects like the vacant Superman building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Newsmakers: after eight years in office, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is preparing to move on. Steph Machado sat down with Elorza in his City Hall office to look back at those eight years, and look ahead to what's next.

Bill Bartholomew sits down with outgoing Providence mayor Jorge Elorza in the mayor's office for a discussion on his legacy and key challenges facing the city. Support the show

REACTING TO PNB ROCK DYING 0:00 JASE MEDICAL PROMO AD! 23:09 LOCAL NIGHTCLUB FIGHT 25:24 35 YEAR OLD HURTS 11 YEAR OLD KASIN 29:11 WE HUNG OUT WITH SNOT & SKI MASK 31:34 UFC & NFL RECAP 40:10 Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Interview 41:47 Background, where were you born, becoming Mayor 43:40 What is your response to people who say that you are corrupt? 56:10 Why is local voting more important than Presidential in a lot of cases? 1:00:00 What qualifies someone to get the “Key To The City” 1:02:25 Why did you develop bike lanes/backlash for the idea? 1:04:35 The construction in the city 1:07:50 Your reaction to the record high rent in Providence? 1:12:00 Your reaction to Providence flooding so easily recently more than ever? 1:14:00 Your response to the people outside of Providence judging it saying it's not safe due to the shootings in comparison to other RI cities? 1:17:45 Can you briefly explain the $10 Million reparations plan you introduced? 1:22:22 Kor State Representative District 5 Promo 1:24:55 Your favorite rapper, Lil Wayne & GZA 1:30:25 How can Providence/the city's resources help creators better since this is the creative capital and a lot of artists tend to leave due to struggling here? 1:32:35 Can you explain the state's takeover of Providence education 1:34:14 WILD Buddy Cianci story 1:39:50 The number 1 complaint you've received from RI residents? 1:42:40 Your favorite thing about being Mayor, PVD FEST? 1:45:45 Favorite 1 thing about Providence Rhode Island? 1:50:35 Do you have hopes to run for Governor? 1:52:35 Endorsements/Outro Last Words 1:54:00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cambition/support

After a two-year break during the pandemic, PVDFest is back, starting this Friday. The free, outdoor festival features music, dancing, food, shopping, and art installations throughout downtown. We talk with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Lizzie Araujo, the director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, about what to expect. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"10 News Conference" asks Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and City Council President John Igliozzi about the pension obligation bond referendum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Four Democrats are competing to replace Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza when his term ends this year. Who are the candidates, what are the differences between them, and who's likely to win? Our own Globe columnist Dan McGowan helps us sort it all out and analyzes the latest debate. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The primary for the hotly contested special election on Providence's East Side is less than two weeks away, with five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Gayle Goldin, who resigned in August to join the Biden administration.Nearly $130,000 has been pumped into the race for Senate District 3 so far, which only began a month ago. (One candidate, Hilary Levey Friedman, was already raising money for a potential run for office before Goldin resigned.)The candidates include Bret Jacob, a staffer for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Levey Friedman, former president of Rhode Island National Organization for Women and a law student; Geena Pham, a public school teacher; former state Rep. Ray Rickman; and former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier.The primary winner will go on to face Republican Alex Cannon in the general election on Nov. 2.The district is heavily Democratic, with 63% of voters registered as Democrats, 32% unaffiliated and only 5% Republicans. Early and mail voting is already underway, and voters can check online to find their polling place for the primary.The race has drawn wide interest and a variety of endorsements. The official Senate District 3 party committee endorsed Bret Jacob, though the vote was split between Jacob and Zurier.The progressive Rhode Island Political Co-operative is backing Pham, while the Working Families Party endorsed Jacob.Pham also has a slate of endorsements from progressive groups including Climate Action Rhode Island, Black Lives Matter R.I. PAC and Reclaim RI.Levey Friedman has drawn endorsements from the Providence Firefighters Union, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and R.I. NOW, where she was recently the president.State Rep. Edie Ajello, who has represented House District 1 on the East Side since 1992, endorsed Zurier, as did City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who succeeded Zurier on the City Council.Rickman's backers include the Black Political Action Committee of Rhode Island and Dr. Michael Fine, the former state health director.The district hasn't had a Democratic primary since 2014, when Goldin was challenged by Christopher Wall.Levey Friedman has raised the most money thus far, with $70,000 from donors as of the first set of campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Rickman has raised more than $22,000, Pham has raised nearly $18,885, Zurier has raised $17,768 and Jacob has raised $15,404.Jacob said if elected he will seek a state ethics opinion before determining if he'll continue working in Elorza's office.Pulse of Providence sat down with each candidate for a wide-ranging interview about Providence and statewide issues, asking each candidate the same set of questions.Want to watch the interviews instead of listen? Find them all on WPRI.com.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The primary for the hotly contested special election on Providence's East Side is less than two weeks away, with five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Gayle Goldin, who resigned in August to join the Biden administration.Nearly $130,000 has been pumped into the race for Senate District 3 so far, which only began a month ago. (One candidate, Hilary Levey Friedman, was already raising money for a potential run for office before Goldin resigned.)The candidates include Bret Jacob, a staffer for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Levey Friedman, former president of Rhode Island National Organization for Women and a law student; Geena Pham, a public school teacher; former state Rep. Ray Rickman; and former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier.The primary winner will go on to face Republican Alex Cannon in the general election on Nov. 2.The district is heavily Democratic, with 63% of voters registered as Democrats, 32% unaffiliated and only 5% Republicans. Early and mail voting is already underway, and voters can check online to find their polling place for the primary.The race has drawn wide interest and a variety of endorsements. The official Senate District 3 party committee endorsed Bret Jacob, though the vote was split between Jacob and Zurier.The progressive Rhode Island Political Co-operative is backing Pham, while the Working Families Party endorsed Jacob.Pham also has a slate of endorsements from progressive groups including Climate Action Rhode Island, Black Lives Matter R.I. PAC and Reclaim RI.Levey Friedman has drawn endorsements from the Providence Firefighters Union, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and R.I. NOW, where she was recently the president.State Rep. Edie Ajello, who has represented House District 1 on the East Side since 1992, endorsed Zurier, as did City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who succeeded Zurier on the City Council.Rickman's backers include the Black Political Action Committee of Rhode Island and Dr. Michael Fine, the former state health director.The district hasn't had a Democratic primary since 2014, when Goldin was challenged by Christopher Wall.Levey Friedman has raised the most money thus far, with $70,000 from donors as of the first set of campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Rickman has raised more than $22,000, Pham has raised nearly $18,885, Zurier has raised $17,768 and Jacob has raised $15,404.Jacob said if elected he will seek a state ethics opinion before determining if he'll continue working in Elorza's office.Pulse of Providence sat down with each candidate for a wide-ranging interview about Providence and statewide issues, asking each candidate the same set of questions.Want to watch the interviews instead of listen? Find them all on WPRI.com.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The primary for the hotly contested special election on Providence's East Side is less than two weeks away, with five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Gayle Goldin, who resigned in August to join the Biden administration.Nearly $130,000 has been pumped into the race for Senate District 3 so far, which only began a month ago. (One candidate, Hilary Levey Friedman, was already raising money for a potential run for office before Goldin resigned.)The candidates include Bret Jacob, a staffer for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Levey Friedman, former president of Rhode Island National Organization for Women and a law student; Geena Pham, a public school teacher; former state Rep. Ray Rickman; and former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier.The primary winner will go on to face Republican Alex Cannon in the general election on Nov. 2.The district is heavily Democratic, with 63% of voters registered as Democrats, 32% unaffiliated and only 5% Republicans. Early and mail voting is already underway, and voters can check online to find their polling place for the primary.The race has drawn wide interest and a variety of endorsements. The official Senate District 3 party committee endorsed Bret Jacob, though the vote was split between Jacob and Zurier.The progressive Rhode Island Political Co-operative is backing Pham, while the Working Families Party endorsed Jacob.Pham also has a slate of endorsements from progressive groups including Climate Action Rhode Island, Black Lives Matter R.I. PAC and Reclaim RI.Levey Friedman has drawn endorsements from the Providence Firefighters Union, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and R.I. NOW, where she was recently the president.State Rep. Edie Ajello, who has represented House District 1 on the East Side since 1992, endorsed Zurier, as did City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who succeeded Zurier on the City Council.Rickman's backers include the Black Political Action Committee of Rhode Island and Dr. Michael Fine, the former state health director.The district hasn't had a Democratic primary since 2014, when Goldin was challenged by Christopher Wall.Levey Friedman has raised the most money thus far, with $70,000 from donors as of the first set of campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Rickman has raised more than $22,000, Pham has raised nearly $18,885, Zurier has raised $17,768 and Jacob has raised $15,404.Jacob said if elected he will seek a state ethics opinion before determining if he'll continue working in Elorza's office.Pulse of Providence sat down with each candidate for a wide-ranging interview about Providence and statewide issues, asking each candidate the same set of questions.Want to watch the interviews instead of listen? Find them all on WPRI.com.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The primary for the hotly contested special election on Providence's East Side is less than two weeks away, with five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Gayle Goldin, who resigned in August to join the Biden administration.Nearly $130,000 has been pumped into the race for Senate District 3 so far, which only began a month ago. (One candidate, Hilary Levey Friedman, was already raising money for a potential run for office before Goldin resigned.)The candidates include Bret Jacob, a staffer for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Levey Friedman, former president of Rhode Island National Organization for Women and a law student; Geena Pham, a public school teacher; former state Rep. Ray Rickman; and former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier.The primary winner will go on to face Republican Alex Cannon in the general election on Nov. 2.The district is heavily Democratic, with 63% of voters registered as Democrats, 32% unaffiliated and only 5% Republicans. Early and mail voting is already underway, and voters can check online to find their polling place for the primary.The race has drawn wide interest and a variety of endorsements. The official Senate District 3 party committee endorsed Bret Jacob, though the vote was split between Jacob and Zurier.The progressive Rhode Island Political Co-operative is backing Pham, while the Working Families Party endorsed Jacob.Pham also has a slate of endorsements from progressive groups including Climate Action Rhode Island, Black Lives Matter R.I. PAC and Reclaim RI.Levey Friedman has drawn endorsements from the Providence Firefighters Union, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and R.I. NOW, where she was recently the president.State Rep. Edie Ajello, who has represented House District 1 on the East Side since 1992, endorsed Zurier, as did City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who succeeded Zurier on the City Council.Rickman's backers include the Black Political Action Committee of Rhode Island and Dr. Michael Fine, the former state health director.The district hasn't had a Democratic primary since 2014, when Goldin was challenged by Christopher Wall.Levey Friedman has raised the most money thus far, with $70,000 from donors as of the first set of campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Rickman has raised more than $22,000, Pham has raised nearly $18,885, Zurier has raised $17,768 and Jacob has raised $15,404.Jacob said if elected he will seek a state ethics opinion before determining if he'll continue working in Elorza's office.Pulse of Providence sat down with each candidate for a wide-ranging interview about Providence and statewide issues, asking each candidate the same set of questions.Want to watch the interviews instead of listen? Find them all on WPRI.com. 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The primary for the hotly contested special election on Providence's East Side is less than two weeks away, with five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Gayle Goldin, who resigned in August to join the Biden administration.Nearly $130,000 has been pumped into the race for Senate District 3 so far, which only began a month ago. (One candidate, Hilary Levey Friedman, was already raising money for a potential run for office before Goldin resigned.)The candidates include Bret Jacob, a staffer for Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; Levey Friedman, former president of Rhode Island National Organization for Women and a law student; Geena Pham, a public school teacher; former state Rep. Ray Rickman; and former Providence City Councilman Sam Zurier.The primary winner will go on to face Republican Alex Cannon in the general election on Nov. 2.The district is heavily Democratic, with 63% of voters registered as Democrats, 32% unaffiliated and only 5% Republicans. Early and mail voting is already underway, and voters can check online to find their polling place for the primary.The race has drawn wide interest and a variety of endorsements. The official Senate District 3 party committee endorsed Bret Jacob, though the vote was split between Jacob and Zurier.The progressive Rhode Island Political Co-operative is backing Pham, while the Working Families Party endorsed Jacob.Pham also has a slate of endorsements from progressive groups including Climate Action Rhode Island, Black Lives Matter R.I. PAC and Reclaim RI.Levey Friedman has drawn endorsements from the Providence Firefighters Union, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and R.I. NOW, where she was recently the president.State Rep. Edie Ajello, who has represented House District 1 on the East Side since 1992, endorsed Zurier, as did City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, who succeeded Zurier on the City Council.Rickman's backers include the Black Political Action Committee of Rhode Island and Dr. Michael Fine, the former state health director.The district hasn't had a Democratic primary since 2014, when Goldin was challenged by Christopher Wall.Levey Friedman has raised the most money thus far, with $70,000 from donors as of the first set of campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Rickman has raised more than $22,000, Pham has raised nearly $18,885, Zurier has raised $17,768 and Jacob has raised $15,404.Jacob said if elected he will seek a state ethics opinion before determining if he'll continue working in Elorza's office.Pulse of Providence sat down with each candidate for a wide-ranging interview about Providence and statewide issues, asking each candidate the same set of questions.Want to watch the interviews instead of listen? Find them all on WPRI.com. 

Jorge Elorza has a big campaign account and plenty of name recognition. So why did he pull out of the governor's race? Ed Fitzpatrick talks to the mayor about his decision, what's next for him politically, and what he'll do with his remaining time in office. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller joined Gene to discuss comments Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza made on 10 News Conference regarding the Rhode Island State Police being offered to Providence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"10 News Conference" asks Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza about recent crime in the city, the teachers' contract and his possible run for governor. July 17, 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller joined Gene to talk about the 2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial race and the rivalry building between Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza about his experience responding to personal and professional pandemic challenges. How Providence has been a consistent leader in community policing reforms, and what it's like to have a partner on the Federal level again.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. The city's plan to borrow more than $700 million by floating a bond to shore up its beleaguered pension system was met with a chilly reception by the state's general treasurer, Elorza discusses why he thinks its a solution to the decades-long problem. Plus, he weighs in on a homeless encampment that is getting shut down by the city, the troubled Providence school system, a potential run for governor, and more.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza spoke with Gene about the Providence Teachers' contract, the cleanliness of the city, policing, and took calls from listeners about the issues they want addressed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Joining me on the panel are URI emeritus professor of political science Maureen Moakley and Dan McGowan from The Boston Globe. The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Donnis: Let's start with the issue of gun violence in America. The […]

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is the guest this week on Political Roundtable.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza spoke with Gene about the Providence Teacher's Union's vote of no confidence in Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and Providence Superintendent Harrison Peters 3-30-21 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gonzalo Cuervo, one of the Democrats running to succeed Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza in 2022, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The panel includes URI emeritus professor of political science Maureen Moakley and Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan. Here's a transcript of the discussion. Ian Donnis: Let's start with the big story of […]

Gonzalo Cuervo, one of the Democrats running to succeed Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza in 2022, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable.

STEAM Box Highlander discusses how youth can participate in City leadership, current politics, Kit Kats, and a dead-serious conversation about hip hop!

State Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week. The topics include police-community relations, how Democrats should respond to the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, what to make of Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza's newly elevated support for charter schools, whether Providence schools should be open during the pandemic, and whether Ranglin-Vassell is […]

In this episode of Pulse of Providence, Steph Machado talks with Mayor Jorge Elorza about the COVID-19 pandemic in the capital city, reopening the schools, the city's finance picture and his promise to provide municipal reparations to the African-American and Indigenous communities.This episode originally aired on July 21, 2020https://www.wpri.com/news/pulse-of-providence/pulse-of-providence-ep-1-mayor-jorge-elorza/ 

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza talks about the city's effort to "reimagine" the role of police, in response to calls to "defund" the police following the death of George Floyd. #WPRO https://www.providenceri.gov/mayors-office/

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza talks about the city's effort to "reimagine" the role of police, in response to calls to "defund" the police following the death of George Floyd. #WPRO https://www.providenceri.gov/mayors-office/

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bekah and Mike D to talk the recent parks, walking paths, golf courses etc closures due to social distance guidelines. The Mayor also shares what he's been doing to keep his 21 month old son, Omar, busy and talks a little music with us as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors are at the epicenter of public life. In this You Should Run Podcast, Jorge Elorza, Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, talks about the direct impact that mayors can have on public policy. Mayor Elorza also talks about what motivated him to make a run for office, the challenges of being mayor and running for office, promoting issues like childcare, and why people who want to make a difference in the world should consider running for mayor.  Listen, share, and follow Mayor Elorza on Twitter @Jorge_Elorza 

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the hiring of a new school superintendent for city schools, whether the mayor still has a role to play in education, and whether there should be an audit of the RI Convention Center.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza -- whose State of the City address is coming up on February 10 -- joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including his 'Great Streets' plan, the city's underfunded pension, and whether a Trader Joe's will be coming to the I-195 District.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza -- whose State of the City address is coming up on February 10 -- joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including his 'Great Streets' plan, the city's underfunded pension, and whether a Trader Joe's will be coming to the I-195 District.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the hiring of a new school superintendent for city schools, whether the mayor still has a role to play in education, and whether there should be an audit of the RI Convention Center.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on the state takeover of schools, and more.

On this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew presents several conversations with artists and organizers from this year's PVDFest.  Entering its 5th season, PVDFest is described as the "Creative Capital's" "signature arts festival."  In this episode, conversations include artists Becky Bass, Mike Gore of Extraordinary Rendition Band, Christopher Knott, keynote speaker Lars Jan, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Dorcas International's Lisa Limer.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true)

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza gave an upbeat budget address to the city last week. But The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s what Elorza didn’t mention that should concern all of Rhode Island.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, education, the proposed Fane Tower, his political future, and other subjects.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the city's pension problem — and whether resolving will it be passed on to his successor; as well as how Rhode Island's capital city will be affected by some of the things coming out of the Statehouse this year.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss immigration, education, the proposed Fane Tower, his political future, and other subjects.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the city's pension problem -- and whether resolving will it be passed on to his successor; as well as how Rhode Island's capital city will be affected by some of the things coming out of the Statehouse this year.

Joe Paolino joins the Tara Granahan Show to discuss Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza's travel slush fund, and about an update on kennedy plaza.

Joe Paolino joins the Tara Granahan Show to discuss Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza's travel slush fund, and about an update on kennedy plaza.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, his low-profile re-election campaign, and whether Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia should step down due to impending fraud charges.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss why some city residents are dissatisfied with his administration, why relations with some municipal are combative, and how changing leadership in the City Council may affect his administration.

Maribeth Calabro joined the Tara Granahan Show to discuss the latest in the on going situation with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.

Maribeth Calabro joined the Tara Granahan Show to discuss the latest in the on going situation with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.

Allan Fung joins the Tara Granahan Show to discuss comments made by Bill lynch about Fung running for Governor again, and about the situation with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza regarding the traffic at Roger Williams Park.

With plenty of fresh powder on the ground, we look at how climate change is changing our region’s ski industry; and learn why the sport now comes with such a high price tag. We also hear about how Providence, Rhode Island is grappling with being a “sanctuary city.” And we get inside the unique, intensely democratic process that is a New England town meeting. A view from Bigrock Mountain Ski Area in Mars Hill, in northern Maine. Climate scientists say ski resorts in northern New England may benefit from an increase in visitors as climate change shortens the ski season to the south. Photo by Martin Cathrae via Flickr Upscale, Downhill The late-winter nor’easter that dumped snow across New England on Tuesday and Wednesday was a welcome sight to the region's ski areas, which have been seeing shortening ski seasons in the past decade, due to climate change. According to University of Waterloo climate scientist Daniel Scott, no ski area in southern New England will remain profitable after 2040. As Maine Public Radio’s Fred Bever reports, ski areas in northern New England could benefit. A hand-painted sign hangs on the wall at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area in Franklin, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of NHPR. Skiing is a pricey hobby. A lift ticket at Sugarloaf in Maine will run you $95. At Stowe in Vermont, it’s $124 for the day. Even at Ski Sundown, a small mountain in Connecticut, a ticket on a Saturday or Sunday costs $60. But at Veterans Memorial Ski Area in Franklin, New Hampshire, admission is just $20. Instead of a chair lift, there's a metal bar that goes behind the thighs, attached to a rope that pulls skiers up the 230-foot hill. Once upon a time, these no-frills ski areas were the rule in New England, rather than the exception. So what happened? The team at New Hampshire Public Radio’s podcast Outside/In went to Franklin to figure out how skiing “got fancy.” For more fun on the slopes, listen to the full Outside/In episode, “Gnar Pow.” Whose Sanctuary is it Anyway? Guests at Rhode Island Public Radio’s “Policy and Pinot” discussion on March 9. From left: Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, immigration law professor Deborah Gonzalez, Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare, RI Republican National Committeewoman Lee An Sennick, and NEXT host John Dankosky. Photo by Kristen Gourlay for RIPR President Donald Trump has pledged to crack down on so-called sanctuary cities — jurisdictions that shield undocumented residents from federal immigration officials, mainly by refusing to comply with requests for local law enforcement to help enforce immigration law. Under Trump's January 25 executive order, these cities could lose federal funding. The president and his supporters say the order is an attempt to improve public safety. But advocates claim that people living in the United States without documentation are more often victims of crime. They say that when police cooperate with federal immigration officials, community trust is eroded. Earlier this month, NEXT host John Dankosky moderated a forum about sanctuary cities in Providence, Rhode Island; where Mayor Jorge Elorza, like other urban mayors, has voiced open opposition to the order. Elorza and other panelists debated where local law enforcement ends and federal law enforcement begins. Listen to the full event audio from Rhode Island Public Radio. Explore stories about immigration in New England from the New England News Collaborative series Facing Change. “We are the Government” This past Tuesday was Town Meeting Day in New Hampshire. And while some towns rescheduled because of the big winter storm, New Hampshire’s Secretary of State there said the law requires towns to hold their local elections on the second Tuesday in March, regardless of the weather. In Newmarket, school board candidates and many voters toughed it out. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jason Moon reports. Candidates and survivors braved the elements Tuesday in New Market, NH. Photo by Jason Moon for NHPR. While residents of towns like Newmarket cast ballots, other New England towns hold traditional town meetings. That’s when citizens gather in a church or school gym to debate, deliberate and ultimately vote on a budget, and other municipal business. Town meeting is a tradition unique to New England in the United States, and goes back to colonial times. But an increasing number of towns are giving up the public debate in favor of a ballot-based system. So, is the tradition worth preserving? On Vermont’s Town Meeting Day, Vermont Public Radio's Howard Weiss-Tisman sat in on a town meeting where the future of town meeting was up for debate. Meeting-goers in Tunbridge, Vermont cast paper ballots in a non-binding vote over whether to oppose a new residential development. Depending on town rules, votes can also be cast verbally or by a show of hands. Photo by Rebecca Sananes for VPR. So what’s so special about town meeting, and just how much power do attendees hold? For answers, we’re joined by Susan Clark, author of All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community, and Slow Democracy. Clark serves as moderator at her town meeting in Middlesex, Vermont. In Woodstock, NH, chickens in the road are no laughing matter. Photo by Angela N. via Flickr. And in Woodstock, New Hampshire, population 1,400, the main issue of town meeting this year was trespassing… by chickens. There's no state law regarding the caging of fowl in New Hampshire, and some residents’ chickens have been roaming onto neighbors' property, and even blocking traffic. How was the chicken fight resolved? No spoilers: you’ll just have to listen. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Fred Bever, Sam Evans-Brown, Maureen McMurray, Jimmy Gutierrez, Jason Moon, and Howard Weiss-Tisman Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Special thanks this week to Dekama Welch. Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and town meeting minutes to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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