General Assembly can and must do more to lift children out of deep poverty says Raising RI Coalition
March 25, 2022

General Assembly can and must do more to lift children out of deep poverty says Raising RI Coalition

“After being ignored for so long, Rhode Island Works needs updating to better prepare parents to succeed...

Advocates push to provide health insurance for all RI children, regardless of immigration status
June 4, 2021

Advocates push to provide health insurance for all RI children, regardless of immigration status

The legislation “would establish Rhode Island’s commitment to provide health insurance to all children who are residents...

New coalition seeks first increase in cash assistance program in 30 years
January 30, 2020

New coalition seeks first increase in cash assistance program in 30 years

“Those 4,000 families who rely on this program receive an average of $6 per person per day,”...

EPI releases report highlighting positive impact of Medicaid for Rhode Islanders and the economy
October 31, 2019

EPI releases report highlighting positive impact of Medicaid for Rhode Islanders and the economy

The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) previewed its latest report today at a press conference at the Rhode...

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