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September 2, 2022

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island

“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope to lead our state to pay attention to important policies and programs that profoundly affect peoples’ lives. We want those who will be...

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children
August 23, 2022

Candidates for RI governor tackle questions focused on children

The forum focused on questions such as: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being...
RI’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance, so needed during pandemic, needs to expand
March 10, 2021

RI’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance, so needed during pandemic, needs to expand

“When COVID arrived in Rhode Island last year, TCI claims skyrocketed by over 1000 percent between February...
RIght from the Start campaign introduces 2021 legislative package for children and families
January 27, 2021

RIght from the Start campaign introduces 2021 legislative package for children and families

“Because I’d lost two previous pregnancies, being pregnant and giving birth to my beautiful daughter Amarie during...
A good first step – Rhode Island joins with other states to reduce transportation climate emissions
December 22, 2020

A good first step – Rhode Island joins with other states to reduce transportation climate emissions

“Too many communities across Rhode Island suffer from hazardous levels of air pollution and lack access to...
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