Speaker Shekarchi and advocates call for investments in housing using APRA funds
May 20, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and advocates call for investments in housing using APRA funds

“We know that not being able to afford a safe home impacts all members of a family...

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition looking to tax the one percent
March 24, 2022

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition looking to tax the one percent

“While we have seen an influx of federal pandemic relief money into our State’s coffers, these are...

Let RI Vote releases poll in support of legislation to make voting easier
May 13, 2021

Let RI Vote releases poll in support of legislation to make voting easier

“In 2020 Rhode Islanders were given choices to cast their ballots and they responded in record numbers,”...

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness
March 18, 2021

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness

“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people...

Community groups push for ‘Justice Budget;’ call for affordable housing, economic justice, and defunding prisons and police
July 20, 2020

Community groups push for ‘Justice Budget;’ call for affordable housing, economic justice, and defunding prisons and police

“If Rhode Island’s elected leaders are serious about racial justice and protecting all of the state’s residents...

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI
July 16, 2020

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI

“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage...

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster
May 13, 2020

As courts prepare to reopen, Rhode Island faces an eviction disaster

“I’m working hard on that, figuring out what we can do,” said Governor Raimondo. “I’m worried about...

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