September 15, 2023

New Atlantic Shark Institute License Plates Set to Make Waves on the Road

The Atlantic Shark Institute has officially announced the distribution dates for their much-anticipated shark-themed RI license plates....

September 15, 2023

Providence Taxpayers Left With Questions As Colleges Seek Deals

A proposed deal between Providence and local colleges promises $170M over 20 years. But vague language and...

September 13, 2023

Brown-Providence Agreement: A Closer Look at the Fine Print

The proposed deal between Brown University and Providence promises $46 million for the cash-strapped city but also...

September 11, 2023

Exclusive: Introducing Uprise RI’s BillBuddy

Today, we are announcing BillBuddy, an exciting tool that makes understanding RI state legislation and acting on...

August 7, 2023

As California Sales Surge, Is DRIVE EV Program Boosting Electric Vehicle Purchases in RI?

California leads the EV revolution, with 1 in 4 new cars being electric. Meanwhile, Rhode Island, despite...

August 4, 2023

RI Public Utilities Commission Report on The Power and Potential of Energy Storage

The RI Public Utilities Commission has released a new report on energy storage in our state. This...

July 24, 2023

Monopolies: How Limited Competition Affects Everyday Life

The FTC’s recent court cases and new guidelines signal a seismic shift in the fight against monopolies....

July 21, 2023

Major Overhaul in Rhode Island’s Solitary Confinement Policy

Rhode Island’s Department of Corrections has announced a major overhaul of its solitary confinement policies. The changes,...

July 13, 2023

From RI to OH in an EV – Debunking the Myths of Electric Vehicles

Governor Dan McKee’s plan to make all vehicles sold in the state electric by 2035 has sparked...

June 14, 2023

An Important Update from Uprise RI

Join us as we transform Uprise RI into a powerful resource for the community that continues to...

June 10, 2023

General Assembly seeks to name CCRI campus after anti-LGBTQ former Senate President – during Pride month

Senate President M. Theresa Paiva-Weed was a fierce opponent of marriage equality and women’s reproductive rights. Bills...

June 9, 2023

Rhode Island House and Senate pass historic childhood lead mitigation legislation

The legislation is an important first step towards eliminating childhood lead poisoning....

June 9, 2023

PVD Council President Miller unveils revised budget

Taxes are still going up, just not as much as originally proposed…...

June 8, 2023

Desolate, hopeless, distressing, painful, unpredictable, heartbreaking, inadequate

Rhode Island outreach workers react to new homelessness numbers…...

June 7, 2023

The numbers are in and it’s official: Homelessness is rising – fast

1,810 individuals experiencing homelessness on the night of the PIT, a 15% increase from last year and...