Cutting the state budget will hurt the economy, delay recovery says Economic Progress Institute
August 31, 2020

Cutting the state budget will hurt the economy, delay recovery says Economic Progress Institute

“It is critical that Rhode Island does not repeat the mistakes of the last downturn. The options...

We must fix our broken system, and institute single-payer healthcare in our state…
June 16, 2020

We must fix our broken system, and institute single-payer healthcare in our state…

“We must end this broken system, now. Single-payer healthcare is the only ethical alternative. It covers everyone,...

Reclaim RI campaign has a simple demand: tax the rich, no cuts
May 24, 2020

Reclaim RI campaign has a simple demand: tax the rich, no cuts

An austerity budget “is cruel and unacceptable. At a time when many are worried about their jobs,...

Coronavirus crisis hits a nursing home system already crippled by brutal Medicaid cuts
April 16, 2020

Coronavirus crisis hits a nursing home system already crippled by brutal Medicaid cuts

“The General Assembly has not met in remote session to approve emergency actions like Medicaid surge funding,...

Governor Raimondo encourages undocumented residents to seek testing and healthcare during pandemic
April 8, 2020

Governor Raimondo encourages undocumented residents to seek testing and healthcare during pandemic

“I want to speak directly to Rhode Island’s immigrant community. We want you to be safe and...

People are suffering. The General Assembly must take action
March 23, 2020

People are suffering. The General Assembly must take action

“People are dying. The economy is in freefall. If there ever was a moment when legislative leadership...

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020
March 4, 2020

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020

“We recognize real inequalities in our state, and we envision a Rhode Island where everyone has access...

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition seeks to raise taxes on the richest one percent
February 27, 2020

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition seeks to raise taxes on the richest one percent

“Our state’s priorities are upside down when we give millionaires big tax breaks and don’t invest in...

Let’s make this the year when we say no to Medicaid cuts
January 27, 2020

Let’s make this the year when we say no to Medicaid cuts

“…the thing I find most frustrating about the Medicaid cuts is how cheap it would be to...

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion
March 2, 2020

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion

“The ban on Medicaid programs and state employees’ insurance policies covering abortion is just one more vestige...

A single UHIP update kicked 5,500 Rhode Islanders off Medicaid
January 21, 2020

A single UHIP update kicked 5,500 Rhode Islanders off Medicaid

“Doing this in a UHIP update is so cruel. Healthcare means human lives. Just because Medicaid recipients...

The Womxn Project holds panel on state funded healthcare prohibitions against paying for abortion services
January 13, 2020

The Womxn Project holds panel on state funded healthcare prohibitions against paying for abortion services

“The fact that state employees don’t have abortion coverage is actually a relatively well kept secret,” said...

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan
December 9, 2019

Neighborhood groups and politicians strongly support Providence’s Climate Justice Plan

Statement also opposes any proposed facilities on Allens Avenue likely to worsen pollution and asthma rates “Air...

The appeal of corporatism: Lawmakers mull Medicaid fee on big businesses
October 31, 2019

The appeal of corporatism: Lawmakers mull Medicaid fee on big businesses

This week, state lawmakers in the House Finance Committee considered a proposal to penalize businesses whose low-income...

EPI report: Rhode Islanders are still struggling to meet basic needs
March 2, 2020

EPI report: Rhode Islanders are still struggling to meet basic needs

The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) publishes its Rhode Island Standard of Need (RISN) report twice a year...

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