Caregivers want Governor and DOH to step in as Charlesgate accelerates closure
May 17, 2023

Caregivers want Governor and DOH to step in as Charlesgate accelerates closure

“… the management company told us they were closing because they just couldn’t afford to keep the...

Charlesgate Nursing Center caregivers urge state to intervene to prevent facility closure 
May 6, 2023

Charlesgate Nursing Center caregivers urge state to intervene to prevent facility closure 

“Our residents deserve stability and dignity, and leaving them without clear answers about their future is the...

May is Mental Health Month
May 1, 2023

May is Mental Health Month

Over 100 people crowded the Rhode Island State House on Thursday to kick off the “May is...

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision
April 27, 2023

BLM RI PAC to Hold Protest Friday at 6pm in the Wake of Lugo LEOBoR Decision

Despite “Officer Lugo’s actions directly contradict[ing the] values and the standards [the City] expect our officers to...

Rhode Islanders urged to shift funds from Wall Street to Main Street
April 13, 2023

Rhode Islanders urged to shift funds from Wall Street to Main Street

Moving your money to a local bank or credit union can benefit the local economy, according to...

ACLU settles suit over unlawful assault and arrest of Narragansett special education student
April 3, 2023

ACLU settles suit over unlawful assault and arrest of Narragansett special education student

For years, the ACLU of Rhode Island has raised concerns about how SROs often escalate minor disciplinary...

Women & Infants caregivers hold overwhelming no confidence vote due to ongoing grievances, disrespect and short staffing 
March 29, 2023

Women & Infants caregivers hold overwhelming no confidence vote due to ongoing grievances, disrespect and short staffing 

“We made the decision to vote no confidence because we are sick and tired of working short...

LGBTQ+ advocates condemn dangerous “pedophile” comment made by State Rep Quattrocchi
March 21, 2023

LGBTQ+ advocates condemn dangerous “pedophile” comment made by State Rep Quattrocchi

There is no place for such ugly ignorance in Rhode Island…...

Report: Affordable housing shortage has worsened in RI for renters with extremely low incomes
March 16, 2023

Report: Affordable housing shortage has worsened in RI for renters with extremely low incomes

“When there isn’t enough supply, people are left with nowhere to go and often end up living...

Economic Progress Institute and Equity Impact Campaign announce slate of equity legislation
March 15, 2023

Economic Progress Institute and Equity Impact Campaign announce slate of equity legislation

“The Equity Impact Campaign released an equity review of the Governor’s proposed budget utilizing the three goals outlined in Acosta and Cortvriend’s...

Organizational response condemning Brown’s naming of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center
March 14, 2023

Organizational response condemning Brown’s naming of the Lindemann Performing Arts Center

The choice to reify the Lindrmanns, who’ve not only caused but continue to cause ongoing harm, is...

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms
March 2, 2023

Representative Potter/Senator Kallman introduce bill to decriminalize magic mushrooms

Representative Brandon Potter and Senator Meghan Kallman are sponsoring legislation to decriminalize personal use of psilocybin, the...

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners
March 2, 2023

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners

Senator Dawn Euer and Representative Leonela Felix have introduced legislation to protect homeowners by preserving the state’s...

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases
March 2, 2023

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases

Representative Jennifer Stewart (Democrat, District 59, Pawtucket) has introduced two pieces of legislation that would limit rent...

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase
February 27, 2023

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase

In the filing submitted with the PUC, the Attorney General detailed concerns with Rhode Island Energy’s annual...

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