McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration
November 7, 2022

McKee Administration responds to State House pallet shelter demonstration

Rhode Island’s Housing Secretary Josh Saal responded to a request for comment from Uprise RI about advocates...

Providence Neighborhood Land Bank created to spur development of affordable housing
October 13, 2022

Providence Neighborhood Land Bank created to spur development of affordable housing

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the creation of the Providence Neighborhood Land Bank, a new program...

How are electricity rates determined?
October 12, 2022

How are electricity rates determined?

Rising costs lead to shutoffs, evictions, and other terrible outcomes for low income and working class Rhode...

Haitian-American elected officials implore Biden Administration to help save Haiti
October 6, 2022

Haitian-American elected officials implore Biden Administration to help save Haiti

“We request that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take another look at the systemic...

Classical High School students walk out over transphobic teacher
October 1, 2022

Classical High School students walk out over transphobic teacher

“I had Miss Bessinger for third period English, she took time out of our class to do...

Exclusive: Mayor Elorza interview on Buff Chace sweetheart tax deal
September 28, 2022

Exclusive: Mayor Elorza interview on Buff Chace sweetheart tax deal

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza disputes that the city gave up $30 million in tax revenue in the...

State Treasurer candidate James Diossa talks college debt with students
August 26, 2022

State Treasurer candidate James Diossa talks college debt with students

“I have many friends who are hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt,” said Megan Labbe, a...

On anniversary of Hiu Lui Ng death, inmate neglect continues to plague Wyatt Detention Center
August 10, 2022

On anniversary of Hiu Lui Ng death, inmate neglect continues to plague Wyatt Detention Center

A federal judge ultimately insisted that Hiu Lui Ng be given the care he was pleading for....

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants
August 4, 2022

Providence’s new program puts citizenship within reach for more immigrants

“Becoming a U.S. citizen isn’t easy. There are numerous eligibility requirements, loads of paperwork, and it’s expensive,”...

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students
May 11, 2022

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students

“I support this bill because I would like to see a more positive relationship between youth and...

This week in Rhode Island
May 2, 2022

This week in Rhode Island

Links to every meeting at the Rhode Island State House this week, plus a little extra....

An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly
April 22, 2022

An interview with DARE organizer Anusha Alles on racism in the RI General Assembly

“Our people are used to being in settings where they’re not being believed, where they’re not given...

Systemic racism and the Rhode Island General Assembly’s committee process
April 20, 2022

Systemic racism and the Rhode Island General Assembly’s committee process

The way the Rhode Island General Assembly prioritizes bills under consideration is systemically racist and a product...

Overwhelming opposition to Rep Morgan’s anti-trans anti-education bill during hearing
April 12, 2022

Overwhelming opposition to Rep Morgan’s anti-trans anti-education bill during hearing

“If you really care about the safety of children in Rhode Island schools, then you would know...

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
April 11, 2022

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly

“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...

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