Rhode Island’s Unspoken Crisis: Too Many Going Hungry
October 11, 2023

Rhode Island’s Unspoken Crisis: Too Many Going Hungry

Rhode Island faces a silent but growing challenge: widespread food insecurity. A detailed survey reveals the economic...

RI DOT Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy Falls Short of Meeting Legal Requirements
October 9, 2023

RI DOT Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy Falls Short of Meeting Legal Requirements

Rhode Island DOT’s draft transportation carbon reduction strategy fails to meet the state’s 2021 Act on Climate...

Rate Increase for Rhode Island Energy Consumers Likely as PUC Votes
September 27, 2023

Rate Increase for Rhode Island Energy Consumers Likely as PUC Votes

Rate increase for Rhode Island Energy consumers likely, As PUC gathers to vote on rate proposal Tuesday....

After Housing, Private Equity Targeting Home Services
September 18, 2023

After Housing, Private Equity Targeting Home Services

Over the past year, corporations and private equity firms have been acquiring small local home service businesses,...

New Atlantic Shark Institute License Plates Set to Make Waves on the Road
September 26, 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....

Providence Taxpayers Left With Questions As Colleges Seek Deals
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...

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

Exclusive: Introducing Uprise RI’s BillBuddy
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...

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

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

Major Overhaul in Rhode Island’s Solitary Confinement Policy
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...

Rhode Island House and Senate pass historic childhood lead mitigation legislation
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....