Environment

Submarine fire is the latest environmental outrage suffered by residents of the Port

March 9, 2021

Rhode Island State House – Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:30pm Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island AGENDA: Welcome Provider...

March 8, 2021

Rhode Island State House – Monday, March 8, 2021

Monday, March 8, 2021 2pm House Committee on Corporations SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5203 by Phillips, Caldwell, Noret,...

March 8, 2021

The Uprising: Healthcare and Health Insurance, a Conversation with Dr. J. Mark Ryan

On this episode, we chat with Dr. Ryan about the need for Medicare for All, skyrocketing medical...

March 7, 2021

The ceremonial inauguration of Governor Daniel McKee

Governor Daniel McKee was ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Sunday. The socially-distanced...

March 4, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Thu, March 4, 2021

Thursday, March 4, 2021 1pm Governor McKee Covid Press Conference 3:30pm SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE SCHEDULED FOR...

March 3, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Weds, March 3, 2021

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:30am Governor McKee Governor Daniel McKee met with staff and state agency directors....

March 2, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Tues, March 2, 2021

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:40pm Swearing in Ceremony for Governor Daniel McKee 4pm Rhode Island House of...

March 2, 2021

Jim Cowan: What Does the Lifespan/Care New England merger really mean for Rhode Island?

There are a few things that government does best. Health insurance is one of them. The Lifespan...

March 1, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Mon, March 1, 2021

Monday March 1, 2021 4pm Critical Housing Needs in Rhode Island Press Conference 4pm HOUSE COMMITTEE ON...

March 1, 2021

US House-passed Covid Relief Package will benefit Rhode Island, says Cicilline

One key component of the plan, raising the minimum wage, is unlikely to pass the Senate, however....

March 1, 2021

Speaker Shekarchi announces major affordable housing push

According to HousingWorksRI, there is no municipality in the state where a household with the median renter...

March 1, 2021

The Uprising: Abortion Isn’t Healthcare? Plus, Our Hero + Villains of the Week

In a shocking move last week, Senate leadership and the Senate as a whole refused to acknowledge...

February 26, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Fri, February 26, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Friday, February 26, 2021....

February 25, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Thu, February 25, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Thursday, February 25, 2021....

February 25, 2021

A Day at the Rhode Island State House: Weds, February 24, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Wednesday, February 24, 2021....

February 19, 2024

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness

January 22, 2024

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings

January 3, 2024

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool

December 21, 2023

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor

September 15, 2023

Providence Taxpayers Left With Questions As Colleges Seek Deals

September 13, 2023

Brown-Providence Agreement: A Closer Look at the Fine Print

September 11, 2023

Exclusive: Introducing Uprise RI’s BillBuddy

July 21, 2023

Major Overhaul in Rhode Island’s Solitary Confinement Policy

June 9, 2023

PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget

June 7, 2023

Attorney General files lawsuit against notorious Rhode Island slumlord

June 2, 2023

Advocates push for a series of bills embracing peace and opposing war

May 31, 2023

Contentious Confirmation: Carol O’Donnell’s RI Commerce Corporation Nomination Ignites Debate

May 31, 2023

Urgent Call to Action: RI Senator Tiara Mack’s Rallying Cry for Housing Justice

May 28, 2023

Public Pushback on Senate President’s RIPTA Overhaul: Democracy or Dictatorship?

May 15, 2023

Unsheltered in Providence: Armory Shutdown Leaves Many Homeless With Nowhere to Go

May 17, 2023

Advocates call on Providence Mayor Smiley to take action on homelessness

April 27, 2023

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans

April 26, 2023

Controversial Tax Shift: Mayor Smiley’s Budget Address Sparks Debate in Providence

April 25, 2023

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute

April 19, 2023

Smithfield School Committee considering policy to out LGBTQ students to parents