Rhode Island Democratic Party Women’s Caucus holds first fundraiser
The Women’s Caucus of the Rhode Island Democratic Party (RIDP) held its first fundraiser on Tuesday at the Roger Williams Park Casino in Providence. Speakers...
Budget impasse impacts RI public schools
The unresolved state budget is hitting Rhode Island school districts. The General Assembly hasn’t agreed on a budget for this fiscal year, which started almost...
Rhode Island lawmakers race to ensure healthcare protections
Rhode Island leaders are standing against the Senate’s newly unveiled healthcare bill. The bill, also known as “Trumpcare,” includes major cuts to Medicaid and tax...
Environmental group stands against plastic bag-use reduction bill
Rhode Island’s Clean Water Action is against a bill to reduce plastic bag usage. A state House committee had a hearing yesterday on the bill,...
Bill to disarm domestic abusers set for House vote tomorrow
A bill to take guns away from domestic abusers is scheduled for a vote tomorrow in the state House Judiciary Committee. “Every single month, 50...
Labor activists push for paid sick days under RI law
Rhode Island lawmakers are debating whether or not workers should have guaranteed paid sick days. Activists gathered at the State House last night to speak with...
Activists lobby for patient protections at RI State House
The Rhode Island House of Representatives is considering a bill to protect patient health care benefits. The Market Stability and Consumer Protection Act would place...
RI Senate hears testimony for domestic violence gun control bill
Rhode Island state legislators are considering a bill to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. The Protect Rhode Island Families Act would...
Rhode Islanders rally for gun safety
Rhode Islanders gathered at the State House yesterday in support of a bill that would keep guns out of the hands of convicted domestic violence...
RI hair braiders fight for deregulation
Jocelyn DoCouto’s house is home and business in one. She braids her clients’ hair on her living room couch, where client Lily Brown is sitting today....