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Providence Politics: Mayor Brett Smiley says City Council is “political gamesmanship” after it stalled a $1 million emergency RENT Fund ordinance meant to help residents with up to $3,000 in rent and utilities, with early voting in the Sept. 9 mayoral primary looming. Elections & Voting Rules: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved new early-voting regulations, setting clearer procedures for in-person voting before primaries and general elections. Labor & Pay Transparency: A proposed bill would require employers to list salary or salary ranges in job postings to curb “mystery pay” that leaves applicants guessing. Disaster Aid Fight: An AP review finds President Donald Trump is taking longer and denying more disaster aid requests, with states that didn’t vote for him more likely to be rejected. Immigration Policy: Rhode Island advocates warn that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians could disrupt local communities that rely on TPS work authorization. Environment & Science: Researchers say a rare Rhode Island great white shark encounter near Block Island reflects a recovering Atlantic population. Business & Insurance: MEMIC expands its Northeast underwriting team with a new hire covering small business accounts across MA, RI, and CT.

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