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...

Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers
November 7, 2022

Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers

“Students need a positive school climate that nurtures healthy student-teacher relationships, provides mental and behavioral health supports,...

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty
May 28, 2022

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty

“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty...

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students
May 11, 2022

The Trauma-Informed School Act prioritizes the mental health of our students

“I support this bill because I would like to see a more positive relationship between youth and...

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly
April 11, 2022

Race, ethnicity, gender and disability impact statements could change the conversation at the General Assembly

“Assessments, such as fiscal notes and environmental impact reports, are already tools for predicting the impacts of...

The arrogance of Rhode Island’s payday loan industry
March 25, 2022

The arrogance of Rhode Island’s payday loan industry

These lobbyists don’t testify at hearings because they don’t need to. They have the State House firmly...

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools
February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

“Community investment and involvement is a long term preventative practice that supports the emotional, social, and mental...

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...

Food security, housing security and mental health for families: RI ranks near the bottom
December 13, 2020

Food security, housing security and mental health for families: RI ranks near the bottom

“By measuring food security, the ability to make rent or mortgage payments, health insurance status, and mental...

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students
August 3, 2020

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students

“A concerted effort in increasing the number of mental and behavioral support staff – and reducing or...

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children
February 27, 2020

RIght from the Start campaign seeks to support families with young children

“This is not a fight that can wait,” said Governor Gina Raimondo. “Any time we delay measures...

House Labor bows to Senate, hears minimum wage bill with no path to $15
February 7, 2020

House Labor bows to Senate, hears minimum wage bill with no path to $15

“It would be much better to be on a path to $15,” said Alan Krinsky, the Senior...

Full coverage of United Way’s Monday morning gubernatorial forum
January 19, 2020

Full coverage of United Way’s Monday morning gubernatorial forum

The United Way of Rhode Island held a gubernatorial forum Monday morning featuring four of the six...

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban
January 19, 2020

Bishop Tobin supports efforts of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence on safe schools and assault weapons ban

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) has the support of dozens of crucial Rhode Island...

Maldonado bill to protect DREAMers heard in House Judiciary
October 31, 2019

Maldonado bill to protect DREAMers heard in House Judiciary

Representative Shelby Maldonado‘s legislation, H7982, was heard in the House Committee on Judiciary late Tuesday evening. The...

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