“The State should be using budget surpluses to invest in Rhode Island programs critical for economic security...

“The continuation of the enhanced subsidies will keep coverage more affordable for middle-income families and protecting Rhode...

“With eight areas of focus and over fifty proposals, many further subdivided, the Governor’s overall plan for...

The monthly benefit provided to families has not been increased in 30 years, while all other New...

“This year we wanted to show the realities that COVID has brought to light – that many...

“Economic inequity is largely the result of historic and ongoing structural and institutional racism such as lack...

“It is critical that the federal government move rapidly to provide relief to states, including continuing and...

Rate of uninsured Rhode Islanders dropped to 4.1 percent New data released by the Census Bureau today...

Workforce development is a necessity for both employees and businesses. For an individual, it means raising the...

State and local policymakers can take key steps to better integrate immigrants, including immigrants who are undocumented,...

Additional federal funding would allow Rhode Island to make quality child care more affordable for a larger...

A new report released by the Economic Progress Institute yesterday asks the question: “Eleven years after the...

The top 1 percent in Rhode Island earn 18.2 times more than the bottom 99 percent and...

The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) previewed its latest report today at a press conference at the Rhode...

Low-income people who work hard and play by the rules should be able to build a better...