HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders
October 28, 2022

HousingWorks RI: Affordable housing out of reach for most Rhode Islanders

“Across Rhode Island, anywhere from 64% to 82% of its regions’ residents could not afford the median...

New eviction defense program will provide free legal services to low-income tenants
August 24, 2022

New eviction defense program will provide free legal services to low-income tenants

The program will assist tenants through the support of attorney advocates and law students, access to a...

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills
March 11, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills

The bills, said the Speaker in his press release, “aim to streamline development, provide more complete and...

2021 Housing Fact Book looks at the relationship of housing and health
October 16, 2021

2021 Housing Fact Book looks at the relationship of housing and health

“In Rhode Island, the primary driver of the health risks posed by the state’s housing is the...

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders
July 14, 2021

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders

“The Out of Reach report continuously shows that the disconnect between the housing wage and the cost...

Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi announce housing assistance money for Rhode Island
March 20, 2021

Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi announce housing assistance money for Rhode Island

The influx of funds and the focus on housing “is a huge weight lifted off the shoulders...

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness
March 18, 2021

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness

“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people...

‘Yes On 3’ campaign launches in support of $65 million affordable housing bond question
February 1, 2021

‘Yes On 3’ campaign launches in support of $65 million affordable housing bond question

$65 million Question 3 bond referendum supports more affordable homes, good paying jobs, strengthens communities...

HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders
October 14, 2020

HousingWorks RI: Housing affordability continues to elude many Rhode Islanders

“Rhode Island must act now and incorporate a line item in the state’s budget to prioritize housing...

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds

“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New...

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI
July 16, 2020

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI

“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage...

Second gubernatorial debate of 2018 fails to resolve affordable housing crisis
January 19, 2020

Second gubernatorial debate of 2018 fails to resolve affordable housing crisis

The second Rhode Island gubernatorial debate of 2018 took place at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Warwick....

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