June 19, 2021

RentReliefRI could provide up to $200m to Rhode Islanders facing eviction

“This program is helping our agency meet our commitment to maintain housing for low income residents who...

June 20, 2021

Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more

Speaker Shekarchi said he is careful about the tax structure because “I don’t want to drive businesses...

June 17, 2021

Governor McKee suggests affordable housing crisis bigger than federal funds can handle

“The problem is large, right?” answered Governor Daniel McKee. “I don’t know whether there is enough money...

June 16, 2021

State leaders all-in on police body-worn cameras

Of the two big questions, how the program will be funded, and what the statewide policies regarding...

June 16, 2021

PVD City Solicitor and AG Neronha join CLF as intervenors in Sea 3 LPG expansion proceedings

“Intervening to have a full review so that the community can have input is one step in...

Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent
June 15, 2021

Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent

“In 2006, Governor Carcieri cut taxes on the wealthiest Rhode Islanders,” noted Martinez Youngs. “Because of these...

June 15, 2021

There is still no plan that matches the scale of the unhoused problem in Rhode Island – and the problem is getting worse

“One of the problems… is that there is insufficient housing for these people,” said Senator Jack Reed....

E-bikes return to Providence
December 29, 2021

E-bikes return to Providence

“While Jump certainly had a troubled end, the hard facts is that it opened up th city...

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration
June 14, 2021

Little Compton holds first official Pride celebration

“Because of the organizers of this celebration, the Town of Little Compton is flying the Pride flag...

June 11, 2021

Mayor Elorza meets with unhoused encampment leaders

“So the main organizer, actually, we’ve known each other for years and years and years,” said Mayor...

The People’s Port Authority leads rally against fossil fuel expansion in PVD
June 11, 2021

The People’s Port Authority leads rally against fossil fuel expansion in PVD

“If you’re not okay with something for your kids, then you absolutely cannot be okay with it...

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference
June 10, 2021

Given 48 hours to vacate, unhoused encampment in PVD holds press conference

“I don’t understand how we’re being evicted when no criminal charges [have been made] by the owner,”...

June 9, 2021

You must own property to vote in this Rhode Island fire district’s elections

“Until every one of our local governments are elected by the people they serve, our work is...

June 9, 2021

RI elected leaders favor AG’s package of gun safety legislation

“Policy is just one piece of the puzzle, but a crucial one nonetheless,” said Nwando Ofokansi, a...

June 8, 2021

Study demonstrates premature deaths and healthcare costs of vehicle emissions in RI

A new study finds that ozone and fine particulate matter from vehicle emissions in 2016 led to...