Robin Xiong makes her case as progressive challenger to Zurier in Senate District 3
July 26, 2022

Robin Xiong makes her case as progressive challenger to Zurier in Senate District 3

“The people I interact with at the doors are excited. A lot of people comment on my...

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills
March 11, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills

The bills, said the Speaker in his press release, “aim to streamline development, provide more complete and...

Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter
March 8, 2022

Providence City Council candidate Sue AnderBois on the issues that matter

“I think it’s a huge opportunity to get some things done,” said Sue AnderBois in an exclusive...

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...

Clara Hardy: Public housing in Rhode Island needs a complete overhaul
January 7, 2022

Clara Hardy: Public housing in Rhode Island needs a complete overhaul

“Through my work as a social worker, I have seen that when the basic need of shelter...

Report: Rhode Island has turned away over $1billion in federal affordable housing funds
December 22, 2021

Report: Rhode Island has turned away over $1billion in federal affordable housing funds

“From 2014 to 2020, Rhode Island was eligible for up to $1.553 billion in 4 percent tax...

Biden Admin Memo: RI Can Build 731 Units of Public Housing
September 20, 2021

Biden Admin Memo: RI Can Build 731 Units of Public Housing

“It’s time for the Rhode Island political system to build housing for the most low-income Rhode Islanders....

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...

Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills
March 16, 2021

Senate hears two of three proposed Green New Deal bills

Here’s the video of the testimony and the reactions of Senators....

The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence
January 13, 2021

The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence

The action in Providence was held in concert with similar actions in 15 states and 19 cities...

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers
January 4, 2021

Andy Boardman: A popular, progressive agenda for Rhode Island lawmakers

Raising the Minimum Wage – Marijuana Legalization – Housing Affordability – Taxing the Rich – State leaders...

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds

“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New...

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless
January 19, 2020

The next UHIP? A flawed system is endangering Rhode Island’s homeless

“It’s November, and we’re dealing with folks who are going to end up dying,” said Barbara Freitas,...

City councilors urge empathy and community solidarity for relocated NYC families experiencing homelessness
January 19, 2020

City councilors urge empathy and community solidarity for relocated NYC families experiencing homelessness

Four city councilors representing three Rhode Island cities today issued a letter in support of six families...

Opportunity Zones, embraced by Trump and Raimondo, exploit low-income communities and enrich billionaires
January 19, 2020

Opportunity Zones, embraced by Trump and Raimondo, exploit low-income communities and enrich billionaires

“…the federal government has left the future of neighborhoods up to developers and investors alone, and given...

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