EPI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty
November 18, 2022

EPI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty

A new report from the Economic Progress Institute calculates how much money is required for low-income Rhode...

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...

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...

First payments in PVD Guaranteed Income Program already effecting positive change
December 1, 2021

First payments in PVD Guaranteed Income Program already effecting positive change

“I’m sure I’m not the only one who works in health care who has the intentions of...

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...

Secretary Gorbea: All active RI voters will receive mail ballot applications for November 3 election
September 11, 2020

Secretary Gorbea: All active RI voters will receive mail ballot applications for November 3 election

“Early in person voting passed as a law, and not just or the pandemic, here, it passed...

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds
July 28, 2020

HousingWorks RI issues report on the benefits of housing bonds

“Rhode Island’s per capita investment for affordable homes, at $21.90, is far below that of our New...

HomesRI announces legislative agenda at State House event
January 29, 2020

HomesRI announces legislative agenda at State House event

“One area that does not need more study is Senator Harold Metts’ proposal to end housing discrimination...

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island launches Rhode Island Parity Initiative
January 19, 2020

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island launches Rhode Island Parity Initiative

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) launched its Rhode Island Parity Initiative (RIPI) on Thursday...

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...

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