Jennifer Wood

March 22, 2021

Housing for those living in their vehicles is vital – But in the meantime they need safe parking options

“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 City of Providence would find an area that would be suitable temporarily…”...
Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi announce housing assistance money for Rhode Island
March 20, 2021

Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi announce housing assistance money for Rhode Island
The influx of funds and the focus on housing “is a huge weight lifted off the shoulders...
Court reluctantly dismisses suit seeking to establish civics education as a constitutional right
October 14, 2020

Court reluctantly dismisses suit seeking to establish civics education as a constitutional right
“Plaintiffs should be commended for bringing this case,” wrote Judge William Smith in his decision. “It highlights...
General Assembly to consider bill to halt evictions
August 20, 2020

General Assembly to consider bill to halt evictions
“Eviction endangers the publics’ health during this ongoing pandemic and declared state of emergency,” said Jennifer Wood,...
Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
June 30, 2020

Providence announces nearly $1m in aid for eviction defense and emergency housing assistance
To seek legal assistance for eviction proceedings, residents in both private market rentals and public housing can...
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...
Groups request that RIDE make school districts’ remote learning plans publicly available
March 20, 2020

Groups request that RIDE make school districts’ remote learning plans publicly available
“This act of transparency will serve two very important purposes. First, it will give officials in school...
PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020

PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19
“Many people are out of work [and] have no current source of income. That condition is likely...
Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education
January 19, 2020

Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education
“Most people think that students have a right to an adequate education under the United States Constitution,”...
Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist
October 31, 2019

Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist
“This is no longer a negotiation,” said Paul Rakotoarisoa, one of the co-chairs of the Providence Democratic...
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