June 14, 2024

Providence Area Housing Market Shifts as Inventory Surges, Mirroring National Trends

The housing market in Providence County is experiencing a significant shift as inventory levels rise across various...

June 9, 2024

Rhode Islander’s Reminded to Take Advantage of Free Energy-Saving Gadgets From RISE

Discover how you can save big on energy bills with RISE’s free EnergyWise Home Energy Assessment. Get...

June 4, 2024

CFPB Launches Corporate Offender Registry, New Tool for Accountability

The CFPB’s new corporate repeat offender registry marks a pivotal shift in consumer protection, targeting corporate giants...

June 3, 2024

FBI Raids Corporate Landlord in Major Rent Price-Fixing Probe: What It Means for You

The FBI’s recent raid on Cortland Management reveals a nationwide conspiracy to inflate rents, potentially impacting millions...

May 28, 2024

Saving Rhode Island’s Future: The Economic Importance of Climate Action

New research reveals climate change’s staggering economic toll, likened to perpetual wartime losses. Rhode Island’s current efforts...

May 29, 2024

EPA Accused of Suppressing Evidence of PFAS in Pesticides

A whistleblower has alleged that the Environmental Protection Agency deliberately suppressed and manipulated data showing the presence...

May 28, 2024

Rhode Island’s Truck Obsession: A Roadblock to Combating Climate Change

The surge in SUV and pickup truck sales is driving up carbon emissions and complicating efforts to...

May 1, 2024

Introducing Omnix, next-level search functionality from Uprise RI

This powerful tool allows users to ask any question about anything ever covered by Uprise RI and...

April 29, 2024

Rhode Island schools struggle to implement composting mandates, survey reveals

A recent survey by the Youth Composting Campaign Initiative reveals that Rhode Island schools are struggling to...

April 24, 2024

Largest annual fireworks show in the country kicks off Kentucky Derby festivities

Normally, we would not cover non-political events happening in other states, but when you happen to be...

March 21, 2024

A Fight is Brewing Over Rhode Island’s Forests

A bitter fight is brewing at the Rhode Island State House over a series of forestry bills....

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness
February 19, 2024

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness

Massachusetts introduced a “Fair Share” wealth tax, imposing a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million. This...

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings
January 22, 2024

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings

The ACLU of Rhode Island’s new report reveals significant variations in public comment policies across local town...

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool
January 3, 2024

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool

Today, we launched BillBuddy to the general public. BillBuddy is an exciting new tool that makes understanding...

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor
December 21, 2023

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor

Rhode Island begins construction on its first EV fast charging stations along I-95. The chargers at the...