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Courthouse Blockade: A Bold Step for Bail Reform in Rhode Island
April 25, 2023
Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute
In a powerful interview, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, the executive director at the Economic Progress Institute (EPI), shares her...
March 22, 2023
Bills seek to finally eliminate predatory payday lenders in RI
In Rhode Island, people have been advocating for over 13 years against the practice of payday loans,...
March 20, 2023
Equity Impact Statement Act would help lawmakers understand impact of state legislation
Kislak’s bill would create the “Equity Impact Statement Act,” requiring that, “all legislation submitted in the general...
March 15, 2023
Economic Progress Institute and Equity Impact Campaign announce slate of equity legislation
“The Equity Impact Campaign released an equity review of the Governor’s proposed budget utilizing the three goals outlined in Acosta and Cortvriend’s...
March 8, 2023
Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates
“Increasing the Rhode Island Works benefit can break the cycle of poverty by providing parents with education...
February 23, 2023
Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget
“The State should be using budget surpluses to invest in Rhode Island programs critical for economic security...
January 20, 2023
Governor McKee 2024 budget features tiny tax cuts, EACA funding
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee submitted his FY24 RI State Budget proposal to the General Assembly on...
November 18, 2022
EPI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty
A new report from the Economic Progress Institute calculates how much money is required for low-income Rhode...
September 15, 2022
EPI: Government support programs critical to fighting poverty in Rhode Island
“The continuation of the enhanced subsidies will keep coverage more affordable for middle-income families and protecting Rhode...
September 9, 2022
Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce held a gubernatorial forum on Thursday morning, focused primarily on pro-business...
September 2, 2022
EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope...
August 3, 2022
Candidates for governor provide their take on senior and disability issues
As Rhode Island Statewide Planning projections indicate that people 65 and older will grow to over 1/4...
June 2, 2022
EPI Report details four transformative and equity-centered ways Rhode Island can invest ARPA funding
“With eight areas of focus and over fifty proposals, many further subdivided, the Governor’s overall plan for...
May 28, 2022
At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty
“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty...
April 11, 2022
Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...
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