Hundreds of millions in APRA funds wasted in McKee budget
February 4, 2022

Hundreds of millions in APRA funds wasted in McKee budget

Rather than making an impact with the ARPA funds, the Governor would allow it to melt away...

McKee budget undermines state’s response to the substance use crisis
January 27, 2022

McKee budget undermines state’s response to the substance use crisis

“Without intervention,” says EOHHS in their request, “rates will continue to fall behind the amount required to...

Ahlquist: Governor McKee’s budget proposes interest rate cut for tax delinquents
January 25, 2022

Ahlquist: Governor McKee’s budget proposes interest rate cut for tax delinquents

So who exactly will Governor McKee’s tax cut help? Fortunately, we know exactly who because the Rhode...

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax
January 24, 2022

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax

There’s a new sales tax exception in the Governor’s budget. It will affect motorcycle riders, putting extra...

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans
January 18, 2022

Senator Valverde and Rep. Cassar: End Rhode Island’s abortion bans

“Passing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act this year will ensure that when someone needs an abortion, they...

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?
January 18, 2022

KPRC: Will the public’s voices be heard on Kennedy Plaza bus hub?

“As changes are being proposed to the transit hub in Kennedy Plaza, we write to you to...

Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now
January 11, 2022

Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now

“Anyone who cares about fighting racism and poverty must realize that attacks on abortion and abortion coverage...

Education justice groups call for “equitable and safe schooling” during covid surge
January 8, 2022

Education justice groups call for “equitable and safe schooling” during covid surge

“We face unique challenges as a society in these times. We must rise to these challenges by...

What you need to know about the Open Meetings Act during Covid
January 10, 2022

What you need to know about the Open Meetings Act during Covid

McKee’s new order allows public meetings by governmental bodies “to be held virtually for any purpose and...

DHS offices throughout the state have been closed for 22 months…
January 5, 2022

DHS offices throughout the state have been closed for 22 months…

“The lack of assistance is a barrier that is preventing some Rhode Islanders from getting and keeping...

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty
January 4, 2022

Religious leaders call for government action on poverty

“The coalition’s mission has never been more essential,” said Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman. “The unprecedented challenges of this...

Mendes and Brown end Sleep Out protest, vow further action
December 18, 2021

Mendes and Brown end Sleep Out protest, vow further action

“Governor McKee always had the tools and resources to solve the crisis of houselessness, but he chose...

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness
December 16, 2021

Governor McKee takes helter-skelter approach to combatting homelessness

“Even with the resources announced today there will still be Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness,” said Jennifer Barrera,...

Sgouros: RI’s legislature lacks policy staff, and that’s a problem
December 14, 2021

Sgouros: RI’s legislature lacks policy staff, and that’s a problem

Information is power, but past Speakers apparently never understood that. They thought of power in terms of...

Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness
December 14, 2021

Record turnout for Sleep Out to end homelessness

“As amazing as it is to be in solidarity with so many Rhode Islanders, we shouldn’t have...

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