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...

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing
March 3, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi introduces slate of bills to stimulate private development of affordable housing

Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has announced a series of 14 bills aimed at...

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners
March 2, 2023

Senator Euer/Representative Felix bill would extend  foreclosure protection for homeowners

Senator Dawn Euer and Representative Leonela Felix have introduced legislation to protect homeowners by preserving the state’s...

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases
March 2, 2023

Representative Stewart bills would limit rent increases to once annually, increase notice time for rent increases

Representative Jennifer Stewart (Democrat, District 59, Pawtucket) has introduced two pieces of legislation that would limit rent...

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted
March 2, 2023

Senate Finance hearing for RIDOT Director ignores concerns, hit-and-run victim’s story interrupted

At a Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, a hit-and-run victim’s testimony on the relationship...

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...

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase
February 27, 2023

RI Attorney General asks PUC to reject RI Energy’s gas increase

In the filing submitted with the PUC, the Attorney General detailed concerns with Rhode Island Energy’s annual...

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...

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario
February 26, 2023

ACLU to RI Supreme Court: Mario’s Law should apply to Mario

“Despite the clear language of the statute, the Department of Corrections, the Attorney General and, by acquiescence,...

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center
February 24, 2023

Exclusive: Outside ‘meeting to plan a meeting’ West End residents voice concern over warming center

Residents complained that the warming center has brought in a fair amount of additional crime, as well...

Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors
February 23, 2023

Pawtucket Mayor defends tax agreement, illegal clearing of Morley Field by campaign donors

Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, who has been pushing this development hard behind the scenes, was at Grow...

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget
February 23, 2023

Economic Progress Institute breaks down the Governors proposed budget

“The State should be using budget surpluses to invest in Rhode Island programs critical for economic security...

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor
February 22, 2023

Failure is not an option: An exclusive interview with housing secretary Stefan Pryor

Pryor steps into his new position with a clean slate and a low bar. But the literal...

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO
February 20, 2023

Senate President calls for resignation of RIPTA CEO

On Friday evening, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio released a statement calling for Rhode Island Public...

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