McKee’s homeless eviction order temporarily blocked as protesters gather at State House
December 14, 2022

McKee’s homeless eviction order temporarily blocked as protesters gather at State House

At the end of a protest to prevent the eviction of a homeless encampment on State House...

Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order
December 9, 2022

Prayer vigil held to oppose Governor McKee’s encampment eviction order

The prayer vigil was gathered in response to the announcement from Governor Daniel McKee that he was...

Governor McKee disputes the reality of homelessness in RI; Here are the facts
December 9, 2022

Governor McKee disputes the reality of homelessness in RI; Here are the facts

The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness estimates that there are 80+ encampments across the state and...

ACLU calls on Governor to rescind eviction order; threatens legal action
December 8, 2022

ACLU calls on Governor to rescind eviction order; threatens legal action

Among other issues, “The state has no formal rules or regulations setting standards or criteria for use...

Governor McKee grilled on State House encampment eviction
December 9, 2022

Governor McKee grilled on State House encampment eviction

Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee was in Pawtucket at noon today. Uprise RI and other news outlets...

State House homeless encampment served 48-hour eviction notice
December 9, 2022

State House homeless encampment served 48-hour eviction notice

On Wednesday morning around 8am members of Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee‘s staff, backed up by a...

Advocates for the homeless protest Governor McKee during Christmas tree lighting
December 9, 2022

Advocates for the homeless protest Governor McKee during Christmas tree lighting

For the second year in a row Governor Daniel McKee failed to act on the expanding crisis...

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused
November 22, 2022

Large group demands Governor McKee keep promise of providing shelter to the unhoused

Over 75 people, many currently experiencing homelessness, gathered at noon outside the second floor offices of Governor...

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter
November 20, 2022

Exclusive: State admits those camping at State House not offered alternative shelter

In a statement that endangered unhoused people, the McKee Administration falsely claimed that every person camping in...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds
November 7, 2022

With winter approaching, Rhode Island falling short on need for shelter beds

Rhode Island has promised around 1097 beds going into the winter. Advocates estimate that the total number...

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed
November 7, 2022

Pallet shelters offer solution to homelessness, but space is needed

The pallet shelters have heat and electricity, and would be erected in groups where additional shelters with...

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...

Activists march on State House to demand end to unsheltered homelessness
October 3, 2022

Activists march on State House to demand end to unsheltered homelessness

Activists are asking Rhode Islanders to call Governor McKee at (401) 222-2080 and ask him why so...

Governor McKee not doing enough about homeless crisis, say advocates
September 30, 2022

Governor McKee not doing enough about homeless crisis, say advocates

As winter approaches, Rhode Island is in the midst of a homelessness crisis, and Governor McKee has...

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