More than a dozen national groups call for passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
May 18, 2022

More than a dozen national groups call for passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

“Right now, there are policies on the books in Rhode Island that take away health coverage for...

Advocates protest again outside McKee’s office due to looming homeless crisis
May 13, 2022

Advocates protest again outside McKee’s office due to looming homeless crisis

Activists taped a large eviction notice on the door to the Governor’s office door, informing Governor McKee...

McKee announces “Landlord Challenge”, will pay landlords to rent to formerly homeless
May 13, 2022

McKee announces “Landlord Challenge”, will pay landlords to rent to formerly homeless

“Winter shelter subsidies are expiring, which means that hundreds more are likely to be living outside in...

Home Childcare Providers call on Governor McKee to settle fair contract
May 13, 2022

Home Childcare Providers call on Governor McKee to settle fair contract

“We work hard, we perform to the highest standards, and we deserve adequate benefits,” said Alexandra Flores,...

Rhode Island rallies in response to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision
May 4, 2022

Rhode Island rallies in response to leaked Supreme Court abortion decision

“Our right to abortion is something that we fought for decades ago and ever since then they’ve...

McKee administration issuing cash bonuses to landlords during a booming market
May 3, 2022

McKee administration issuing cash bonuses to landlords during a booming market

“There are over 200 people, individuals as well as those living in families, currently staying outside. Winter...

The bad idea that never dies: Pyrolysis is back at the Rhode Island State House
April 28, 2022

The bad idea that never dies: Pyrolysis is back at the Rhode Island State House

“We have stepped up, year after year, to oppose pyrolysis and bringing up the dangers of letting...

Homeless advocates protest outside Governor McKee’s office due to looming crisis
April 26, 2022

Homeless advocates protest outside Governor McKee’s office due to looming crisis

According to the state’s Homeless Management Information System, over the two weeks ending April 16, 255 individuals have...

Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario’s Law
April 7, 2022

Governor McKee confused about his authority over DOC when it comes to enforcing Mario’s Law

“You know, there are certain things the Governor has authority over and certain things that he don’t,”...

AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court
April 5, 2022

AG Neronha appeals Superior Court decision to release unlawfully incarcerated men to Supreme Court

“The continued detention was violating a law enacted by the General Assembly last year, ‘Mario’s Law,’ designed...

Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders
March 31, 2022

Judge orders release of unlawfully incarcerated juvenile offenders

In ruling from the bench, Judge Nugent noted that for each day they remained unlawfully incarcerated, the...

Rhode Island stands with Ukraine rally at the State House
March 29, 2022

Rhode Island stands with Ukraine rally at the State House

“We’re here together in Rhode Island to do two things,” said Dr. Fine. “To make clear that...

ACLU charges state with undermining law designed to reduce the incarceration of juvenile offenders
March 24, 2022

ACLU charges state with undermining law designed to reduce the incarceration of juvenile offenders

The State’s literal argument, taken to its logical conclusion, would be that the Youthful Offender Act is...

Registered Nurse: Governor McKee’s executive order leads to suffering and death in nursing homes
March 3, 2022

Registered Nurse: Governor McKee’s executive order leads to suffering and death in nursing homes

“If Governor McKee doesn’t change course and allow the safe staffing law to proceed, the quality of...

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools
March 2, 2022

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools

“Countless other students have also been brutalized by SROs. We know that police in schools only bring...

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