Public Services

March 30, 2021

Raising the RI Works benefit increase will lift families out of deep poverty

The monthly benefit provided to families has not been increased in 30 years, while all other New England states have adjusted their benefit to help families’ purchasing power keep up with inflation. In February, 2400 families were receiving RI Works...

Mayor Elorza commits to universal basic income pilot program for Providence in 2021
December 10, 2020

Mayor Elorza commits to universal basic income pilot program for Providence in 2021

“We believe that fundamentally, people are poor because they don’t have money. So if we’re serious in...
HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders
October 14, 2020

HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders

“Rhode Island must act now and incorporate a line item in the state’s budget to prioritize housing...
One Neighborhood Builders launches community WiFi network in Olneyville
October 7, 2020

One Neighborhood Builders launches community WiFi network in Olneyville

“The internet is a public utility – No one questions whether you should have access to clean...
At the Post Office Day of Action in Providence
August 25, 2020

At the Post Office Day of Action in Providence

“This is an effort by the President of the United States to privatize the Postal Service,” said...
Providence protest to support the Post Office part of a nation-wide effort
June 15, 2021

Providence protest to support the Post Office part of a nation-wide effort

“It is just a crime what is being done to the greatest postal system in the world,”...
RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting
August 20, 2020

RIDOT faces strong opposition to multi-hub plan at public meeting

“Raimondo and her administration have proven that they cannot be trusted to have a transparent and inclusive...
HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds

“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New...
Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance

To seek legal assistance for eviction proceedings, residents in both private market rentals and public housing can...
Rhode Island’s slow and nonexistent action on rental and housing assistance is cruel
May 23, 2020

Rhode Island’s slow and nonexistent action on rental and housing assistance is cruel

“…tens of thousands of Rhode Island families face the specter of economic ruination and homelessness. But at...
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