A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”
May 17, 2023

A Second Chance: Judge Rules ‘Mario’s Law’ Applicable to Monteiro, Advocates Hail Victory for Youth Offenders”

In a landmark decision, Judge Stephen Nugent ruled that Mario Monteiro, sentenced to two life sentences for...

How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions
May 10, 2023

How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions

Commenting on someone’s testimony without allowing them an opportunity to defend themselves is bullying, something intellectual cowards...

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute
April 25, 2023

Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies: A Voice for Change at the Economic Progress Institute

In a powerful interview, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, the executive director at the Economic Progress Institute (EPI), shares her...

Progressive reforms: Speaker Shekarchi addresses reproductive rights and innovative housing solutions
April 19, 2023

Progressive reforms: Speaker Shekarchi addresses reproductive rights and innovative housing solutions

Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi anticipates a vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act in April,...

LGBTQ+ advocates condemn dangerous “pedophile” comment made by State Rep Quattrocchi
March 21, 2023

LGBTQ+ advocates condemn dangerous “pedophile” comment made by State Rep Quattrocchi

There is no place for such ugly ignorance in Rhode Island…...

Community choice aggregation:  Explaining that letter you got about your electric bill
March 14, 2023

Community choice aggregation: Explaining that letter you got about your electric bill

“Community Choice Aggregation allows municipalities like Providence to collectively purchase this “supply” on behalf of all residents...

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates
March 8, 2023

Improving state’s cash assistance program can lift people out of poverty say advocates

“Increasing the Rhode Island Works benefit can break the cycle of poverty by providing parents with education...

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters
March 2, 2023

Pioneer Tenants United rally for safe housing, legal rights for renters

Tenants and advocates gathered at the Rhode Island State House to demand safe, clean, and affordable housing...

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday
February 27, 2023

Exclusive: Senator Mack talks renter’s rights, rally at State House Tuesday

Senator Mack talks to Uprise RI about a raft of legislation she’s supporting to enhance tenant protections...

Governor McKee boasts about tax breaks for businesses at Chamber breakfast
February 13, 2023

Governor McKee boasts about tax breaks for businesses at Chamber breakfast

At the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at the Kirkbrae County Club in Lincoln...

Problematic landlord called out for retaliation against unionization efforts
July 4, 2023

Problematic landlord called out for retaliation against unionization efforts

Pioneer Tenants United claims that Anurag Sureka has issued retaliatory evictions and terminations of tenancy against five...

Assault weapon ban introduced in Rhode Island
January 31, 2023

Assault weapon ban introduced in Rhode Island

The legislation would ban the possession, sale, and transfer of assault weapons. Possession of assault weapons owned...

Governor McKee 2024 budget features tiny tax cuts, EACA funding
January 20, 2023

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...

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights
January 4, 2023

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights

Reproductive rights volunteers and allies from The Womxn Project urged the members of the Rhode Island General...

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing
November 7, 2022

As evictions and housing insecurity rise, Rhode Island announces $166m for affordable housing

The $166 million includes $115 million in funding from the $250 million Governor McKee and the General...

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