February 18, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, January 18, 2021 – Thursday, January 21, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Monday January 18, 2021 – Thursday, January...

January 19, 2021

Derailed by the pandemic, a bill to improve the Open Meetings Act is re-introduced

House bill H5032 “would require that all meetings closed to the public be recorded by audio tape...

February 18, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, January 11, 2021 – Thursday, January 14, 2021

All the video from the Rhode Island State House for Monday, January 11, 2021 – Thursday January...

January 15, 2021

Discussing the House Rules with Representative Rebecca Kislak

“I think the rules of the road are really important for setting a baseline and a common...

January 6, 2021

Re-elected RI Senate President Ruggerio forwards a progressive agenda

“Our solemn obligation is to ensure that every student receives a quality education,” said Ruggerio, outlining his...

January 6, 2021

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session

All the video from the first session of the House and the election of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi…...

January 5, 2021

Sunrise RI: Statement on Rhode Island Senate and House leadership vote

Sunrise RI calls on all Senators and Representatives to abstain from the undemocratic vote for House and...

December 23, 2020

Santa Claus visits State House to advocate for the evicted and housing insecure

“Anyone who is trying to evict families during the holidays: where is your heart? I’m asking Santa...

December 19, 2020

Despite a difficult year, Rhode Island passed a decent 2021 budget – We can do better for 2022

“Despite these 2021 Budget wins, the 2022 budget battle may be harder, as some of the key...

December 16, 2020

Report: Essential workers in Rhode Island struggle to make ends meet, says EPI

“This year we wanted to show the realities that COVID has brought to light – that many...

December 13, 2020

Food security, housing security and mental health for families: RI ranks near the bottom

“By measuring food security, the ability to make rent or mortgage payments, health insurance status, and mental...

OpEd: R.I. Parents/Educators for Safe Schools oppose a Raimondo cabinet appointment
December 16, 2020

OpEd: R.I. Parents/Educators for Safe Schools oppose a Raimondo cabinet appointment

“We do not believe that a public servant who is willing to dismiss and denigrate worried constituents,...

December 2, 2020

Providence’s African American Advisory Group outlines plan to remove SROs from schools

“We know that teachers do not fit the demographics of the students,” said Anita Bruno, who leads...

Public Defender petitions RI Supreme Court to end cash bail amid ACI Covid spike
December 2, 2020

Public Defender petitions RI Supreme Court to end cash bail amid ACI Covid spike

Dr Jennifer Clarke, the now former medical programs director at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, added...

December 16, 2020

OpEd: A missed opportunity to support workers and protect state finances during the pause

The state should ensure that workshare is a ready-to-go option for employers, and require that businesses maintain...