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Smithfield School Committee considering policy to out LGBTQ students to parents

Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island
February 15, 2023

Coalition addresses House committee on state of homelessness in Rhode Island

Commission members were walked through a fast and informative presentation about the extent of homelessness in Rhode...
Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children
August 23, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children

The forum focused on questions such as: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being...
Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more
June 20, 2021

Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more

Speaker Shekarchi said he is careful about the tax structure because “I don’t want to drive businesses...
As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons
June 17, 2020

As calls to Defund the Police increase, proposed House budget includes increases to State Police and prisons

The budget released late Monday afternoon and passed by the House Finance Committee on Tuesday includes increases...
Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations
January 12, 2020

Raimondo’s Juvenile and Criminal Justice Working Group releases recommendations

“At what point am I truly allowed to be rehabilitated?” asked Roxxanne Newman, a formerly incarcerated member...
Help to advocate for children: Pass the voluntary extension of care act
January 30, 2018

Help to advocate for children: Pass the voluntary extension of care act

On Thursday Night, February 1, 2018, the Rhode Island State Senate Committee on Judiciary will hear testimony...
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