"That's a sad issue to deal with and unfortunately it's not necessarily a state issue," said Speaker Shekarchi. "I would hope that Mayor Elorza and the...
Here’s one worthy infrastructure endeavor: Unleashing a money cannon to solve Rhode Island’s housing shortage.
The influx of funds and the focus on housing "is a huge weight lifted off the shoulders of those of us who have been, over the...
“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people living outdoors unsheltered: literally hundreds of our neighbors... If...
$65 million Question 3 bond referendum supports more affordable homes, good paying jobs, strengthens communities
“Rhode Island must act now and incorporate a line item in the state’s budget to prioritize housing for its residents. The data continuously shows the negative...
“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New England neighbors (MA, $100.88; CT, $95.78). We must make...
“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage and landlords who won’t rent affordable housing.“ From a...