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Report: Affordable housing shortage has worsened in RI for renters with extremely low incomes

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition looking to tax the one percent
March 24, 2022

Revenue for Rhode Island coalition looking to tax the one percent

“While we have seen an influx of federal pandemic relief money into our State’s coffers, these are...
Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills
March 11, 2022

Speaker Shekarchi and Rep Speakman introduce a series of housing bills

The bills, said the Speaker in his press release, “aim to streamline development, provide more complete and...
Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders
July 14, 2021

Despite efforts, affordable homes continue to remain out of reach for many Rhode Islanders

“The Out of Reach report continuously shows that the disconnect between the housing wage and the cost...
Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness
March 18, 2021

Report: Unless RI acts, hundreds are facing eviction and homelessness

“Since COVID-19 hit our state there has been over a 90% increase in the number of people...
New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI
July 16, 2020

New report shows housing is out of reach for many in RI

“Poverty is caused by the double exploitation we face from employers who won’t pay a living wage...
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...
Second gubernatorial debate of 2018 fails to resolve affordable housing crisis
January 19, 2020

Second gubernatorial debate of 2018 fails to resolve affordable housing crisis

The second Rhode Island gubernatorial debate of 2018 took place at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Warwick....
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