Jocelyn Foye

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 Thursday, immediately generating praise and condemnation. Tax cuts, what the McKee Administration refers to as “Tax Relief” does address the state’s sales tax....

More than a dozen national groups call for passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
May 18, 2022

More than a dozen national groups call for passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

“Right now, there are policies on the books in Rhode Island that take away health coverage for...
Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody
February 11, 2022

Dozens testify to ban sex between law enforcement and those in their custody

“In Rhode Island, as we stand today, it is still legal for law enforcement to sexually assault...
Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now
January 11, 2022

Rhode Island urged to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act now

“Anyone who cares about fighting racism and poverty must realize that attacks on abortion and abortion coverage...
CVS funded anti-abortion Texas legislators – The Womxn Project calls for boycott
September 13, 2021

CVS funded anti-abortion Texas legislators – The Womxn Project calls for boycott

Tell them, “I live in your community. I am calling to say I won’t be spending any...
Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate
May 7, 2021

Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate

“I am so sick of the endless pontificating about protecting women when too many times we ignore...
The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better
January 26, 2021

The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better

“Here we were, giving testimony about access, and I was literally having access,” said Jocelyn Foye, executive...
The Womxn Project urges General Assembly to meet and provide relief to RI families
October 23, 2020

The Womxn Project urges General Assembly to meet and provide relief to RI families

“Simply put, we need our legislature to actually LEAD – for the good of our families and...
The Womxn Project leaving the Rhode Island Reproductive Freedom Coalition
July 10, 2020

The Womxn Project leaving the Rhode Island Reproductive Freedom Coalition

After due consideration, The Womxn Project’s Board of Directors has made the decision to discontinue our participation...
The Womxn Project launches ‘Support, Self-Care and Resiliency’ video series
March 18, 2020

The Womxn Project launches ‘Support, Self-Care and Resiliency’ video series

“We would love to hear how you are getting through and how we can all work together...
The Womxn Project: Momentum growing for the right to abortion in Rhode Island
October 31, 2019

The Womxn Project: Momentum growing for the right to abortion in Rhode Island

From a press release: The Womxn Project applauds the official introduction of the Reproductive Health Care Act...
The Woman Project is working to protect your health care
October 31, 2019

The Woman Project is working to protect your health care

On exactly what grounds are Conservative Democrats, Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick...
State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act

In the wake of Justice Anthony Kennedy resigning from the United States Supreme Court on July 31st,...
Senate Judiciary takes up Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Senate Judiciary takes up Reproductive Health Care Act

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee took up the Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA) (S2163/H7340) on Thursday, a...
Lt Governor Daniel McKee admonished for dismissive comments on reproductive rights
October 31, 2019

Lt Governor Daniel McKee admonished for dismissive comments on reproductive rights

“The Woman Project is shocked by Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee’s out of touch statement, which makes us...
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