March 20, 2023

Equity Impact Statement Act would help lawmakers understand impact of state legislation

Kislak’s bill would create the “Equity Impact Statement Act,” requiring that, “all legislation submitted in the general...

March 20, 2023

Stop Cop City protest in Providence calls for end to police immunity, cops in schools

Speakers at the event called for an end to the construction of Cop City, but also called...

March 19, 2023

Party for Socialism and Liberation holds anti-war rally in Providence

Speakers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Direct Action for Rights and Equality and the Rhode...

March 17, 2023

Armory warming shelter update and the future of Rhode Island’s homeless crisis

Director Hayes not only explained the presence of and need for actions taken at the Armory –...

March 16, 2023

Rep. Magaziner promotes PRO Act, seeks to expand union membership nationwide

Recently elected United States Representative Seth Magaziner hosted a press conference Thursday morning with local labor leaders...

March 16, 2023

Attorney General, DEM file civil complaint against Woonsocket wastewater facility

The Attorney General alleges violations of Rhode Island’s environmental laws, stemming from operating the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater...

March 14, 2023

City Auditor advised Providence Council to hire attorney to challenge solicitor’s questionable “Buff” Chace tax deal

In the memorandum Costa advises the City Council “to hire their own attorney to challenge the unilateral...

March 13, 2023

Advocates renew push for bottle bill at State House rally

In response to litter problems, many New England states, including neighboring Massachusetts and Connecticut, have introduced “bottle...

March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

“Increasing the Rhode Island Works benefit can break the cycle of poverty by providing parents with education...

March 8, 2023

Passing the EACA is good for families, indicates study

The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is an attempt to provide all pregnant people important access to...

March 3, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing

Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has announced a series of 14 bills aimed at...

March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

At a Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, a hit-and-run victim’s testimony on the relationship...

March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

Tenants and advocates gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand safe, clean, and affordable housing...

February 27, 2023

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday

Senator Mack talks to Uprise RI about a raft of legislation she’s supporting to enhance tenant protections...

February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

Residents complained that the warming center has brought in a fair amount of additional crime, as well...