EconomicProgressRI
@EconProgressRI
A nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders https://linktr.ee/epi.ri
Celebrating investments to child care and expanding access to paid family leave for working families this legislative session at Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center.
"We must treat this moment with the urgency it deserves and prepare today for what is coming our way." YES, @weayonnoh @EconProgressRI — we're proudly in the work with you to build a Rhode Island solution together.
TY @BostonGlobe for publishing my commentary on the disastrous federal reconciliation law. “However, all is not lost. There is a Rhode Forward, if we are willing to act boldly…[Let’s] Build a Rhode Island solution together.” bostonglobe.com/2025/07/21/met…
We see you, KIDS COUNT!🫡👀👏🏽
We are thrilled to share our recent feature on @MSNBC, highlighting the critical issue of funding cuts to the federal Department of Education. Pairing data with the real-life stories of those impacted to drive change is our purpose. msnbc.com/chris-jansing-… #edchatRI #edchat
A map for the Rhode Forward, by @weayonnoh! bostonglobe.com/2025/07/21/met…
Join us Thursday to hear what the Big Ugly Bill really means for RI. RSVP here: bit.ly/46gviLV 🫡🫡🫡@CenterOnBudget
That's $31.71 an hour, to clarify!
🫡@NLIHC's research finding that renters need to earn $31.71 to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in RI. This aligns with EPI's Rhode Island Standard of Need, which found that renters would need to make $33.20 an hour to afford a 2-bedroom apartment. bit.ly/3GJGGWi
🫡@NLIHC's research finding that renters need to earn $31.71 to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in RI. This aligns with EPI's Rhode Island Standard of Need, which found that renters would need to make $33.20 an hour to afford a 2-bedroom apartment. bit.ly/3GJGGWi
"It's really exciting after all that time to finally get the legislation enacted," said @AlanKrinsky. "It has been a long struggle & involved a lot of people." We appreciate @t_monastesse's & @RhodyBeat's coverage of this important consumer & equity issue. bit.ly/4eU5uHz
EPI's productive board & staff retreat this morning would not have been possible without the gracious hospitality extended by @addventures & @Joe_Kayata. We appreciate your kindness!
"The Ocean State will no longer have payday loan sharks." - CRL Policy Counsel Monica Burks on #RhodeIsland becoming the 21st state to #StopTheDebtTrap of payday loans with a strong interest rate cap. #RIpol
We had a big time the other night — & here's the proof. Thanks to everyone who works so hard to make Rhode Island a better, fairer, more equitable place!
Celebrating hard-fought policy wins is critical for the people powering the orgs that are driving change in RI. Last night we celebrated. Thanks to all partners, legislative champions, allies & donors who made it happen in 2025! Here's our Top Ten list: bit.ly/4k8kUZO
Thanks to all of our Senate Champions: Sens Quezada, Thompson, Mack, RIBLIA Caucus and Senate Pres. Lawson & @RISenate for this historic vote. Payday lending reform is coming to RI!
We Did It! Payday Lending Reform passes the RI Senate. #History
What do you call this vote closing the gigantic loophole allowing predatory payday loans? History, People — you call it HISTORY — 15+ years in the making! 🫡🫡🫡 @Val_Lawson, @anastatesenate2, @RISenate, @margauxmor RI consumers thank you!
A stellar piece by @colleen_cronin featuring Zach and Myles, riders with disabilities, and their fierce advocacy for public transit!
Mr. Gauthier Goes to Smith Hill to Support Public Transit My latest for @ecoRInews ecori.org/mr-gauthier-go…
Here are just SOME of the tenacious advocates who pushed to make the expansion of paid family leave happen. 🫡🫡🫡 RI AFL-CIO, @RIKidsCount, @EconProgressRI, @weayonnoh, @divya__nair & mighty mighty @WomensFundRI! ❤️🥇🔥
EPI salutes + thanks @JoeShekarchi, @RIHouseofReps + champion/sponsor @JoshuaJGiraldo for this tremendous show of support for expanding RI’s paid family leave program!🫡🔥🥇 Workers win, families win, babies win, caregivers win!🏆
Commentary: RI lawmakers must strengthen support for needy families by making needed improvements to RI Works Program @RIHouseofReps @RISenate @RaisingRI bostonglobe.com/2025/06/18/met… via @BostonGlobe