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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

April 8, 2022

Bills to allow the taxing of private universities supported by a broad coalition at State house event

“Given that our thriving higher education institutions are generating enormous amounts of income and have vast wealth...

April 5, 2022

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus spotlights key legislation

“This legislative package will address the struggles and hardships that too many of our residents of color...

April 4, 2022

Rep Morales tours Providence Community Libraries to promote fully funding ALL state libraries

“Public libraries are the heart of our communities and a key that unlocks opportunity for all people,...

March 29, 2022

LGBTQ students decry anti-trans legislation at State House protest

“I’m hoping to let some people that work in our State house know that this is not...

March 24, 2022

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition looking to tax the one percent

“While we have seen an influx of federal pandemic relief money into our State’s coffers, these are...

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools
March 2, 2022

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools

“Countless other students have also been brutalized by SROs. We know that police in schools only bring...

February 4, 2022

Hundreds of millions in APRA funds wasted in McKee budget

Rather than making an impact with the ARPA funds, the Governor would allow it to melt away...

January 24, 2022

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax

There’s a new sales tax exception in the Governor’s budget. It will affect motorcycle riders, putting extra...

January 19, 2022

MLK Day March for Education in North Kingstown takes on racial equity

“We just wanted to bring attention to and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and bring attention...

January 8, 2022

Education justice groups call for “equitable and safe schooling” during covid surge

“We face unique challenges as a society in these times. We must rise to these challenges by...