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,”...

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?
November 21, 2019

Where did members of the General Assembly land on the Rhode Island Democratic Party bylaws vote?

Not every Democrat elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly is a member of the Rhode Island...

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom
January 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood Votes! RI PAC: Primary races provide victories for reproductive freedom

On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island PAC (PPV!RI PAC) celebrated the victories of...

Eleven male state reps call for passage of Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

Eleven male state reps call for passage of Reproductive Health Care Act

“We are proud cosponsors of the Reproductive Health Care Act,” said Representative Jason Knight (Democrat, District 67,...

Legislators introduce the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda
March 2, 2020

Legislators introduce the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda

Thirty-two State Representatives and two State Senators committed to advocating for the 2018 Fair Shot Agenda, a...

Sheldon Whitehouse answers tough questions at Woonsocket Town Hall campaign kick-off
January 19, 2020

Sheldon Whitehouse answers tough questions at Woonsocket Town Hall campaign kick-off

Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse met with constituents Saturday morning at the American Legion Post in Woonsocket...

Cupcakes delivered to supporters of reproductive rights at the State House
October 31, 2019

Cupcakes delivered to supporters of reproductive rights at the State House

Members of the General Assembly that supported the 2017 Reproductive Health Care Act (RHCA) were presented with...

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