A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do
May 11, 2021

A $15 minimum wage is within Rhode Island’s grasp – But there’s more to do

“We were able to pass this bill because of the years and years of hard work of...

Here’s how much money Rhode Island is getting from the American Rescue Plan
August 10, 2021

Here’s how much money Rhode Island is getting from the American Rescue Plan

All told, Rhode Island state and local governments are set for a $1.6 billion boost from the...

Rhode Island State House Monday, May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, May 10, 2021

10am Advisory Council – RI House Veterans’ Affairs This committee appears to have met out of view...

Eligible Rhode Islanders need to take advantage of expanded Child Tax Credit
May 10, 2021

Eligible Rhode Islanders need to take advantage of expanded Child Tax Credit

“The expansion of the Child Tax Credit and the ability to receive the credit as a monthly...

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion
May 8, 2021

Lawmakers ask the Energy Facilities Siting Board to reject Sea 3’s proposed LPG expansion

“We respectfully ask that the Energy Facilities Siting Board fully vet and reject Sea 3’s proposed expansion...

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart
May 7, 2021

Providence DSA: No, Mayor Elorza, you shouldn’t take advice on policing from Walmart

“Providence gains nothing by allowing Walmart oligarchs to direct public policy,” writes the Providence DSA. “The working...

Climate Action RI joins national day of action demanding Chase and Bank of America divest from fossil fuels
May 7, 2021

Climate Action RI joins national day of action demanding Chase and Bank of America divest from fossil fuels

“Line 3 would result in as much additional greenhouse gas being released into the atmosphere, as the...

Better than New York? Cannabis legalization in RI needs to center social and economic justice, say advocates
May 7, 2021

Better than New York? Cannabis legalization in RI needs to center social and economic justice, say advocates

“In any legalization legislation we must ensure that the past and future harms of the criminalization of...

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent
May 7, 2021

Activists call on RI House to raise taxes on the one percent

“It is important to pass this now,” said Rachel Flum of the Economic Progress Institute. “You may...

Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate
May 7, 2021

Oped: Honor Mamas with Change, not Chocolate

“I am so sick of the endless pontificating about protecting women when too many times we ignore...

Oped: The Weight We Bear
May 7, 2021

Oped: The Weight We Bear

“We cannot continue to allow State leadership to use us to prop themselves up or further their...

Sponsors of bill to ban high-heat waste incineration facilities hit back against MedRecycler’s lobbyists
May 6, 2021

Sponsors of bill to ban high-heat waste incineration facilities hit back against MedRecycler’s lobbyists

MedRecycler has hired a lobbyist – George Zainyeh of Athena Solutions Group in Pawtucket – at a...

Advocates push for repeal of LEOBoR; PVD Mayor Elorza supports Senator Mack repeal bill
May 6, 2021

Advocates push for repeal of LEOBoR; PVD Mayor Elorza supports Senator Mack repeal bill

“We’re not asking for defunding the police,” said State Senator Tiara Mack. “We’re not asking to abolish...

Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021

Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 6, 2021

Thursday, May 6, 2021 1pm Governor’s Press Conference on COVID-19 3pm Senate Committee on Finance SCHEDULED FOR...

State Representative Leonela Felix selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders
May 6, 2021

State Representative Leonela Felix selected as one of nation’s outstanding rising leaders

“Our nation’s communities face a historic moment of challenge, and it is a humbling and energizing time...

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