Pair of Rhode Island senators pitch gas tax fix, rideshare fee to shore up RIPTA’s finances
News From the States
February 5, 2025
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his ‘historic victory.’ Here’s why
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his ‘historic victory.’ Here’s why
El diario de la providencia
January 28, 2025
This new law creates a state-sponsored retirement fund for Rhode Islanders.
This new law creates a state-sponsored retirement fund for Rhode Islanders. Here’s what to know.
Kathy Gregg
El diario de la providencia
July 17, 2024
State Lawmakers Field Bills to Empower Judges to Rethink Long Sentences
State Lawmakers Field Bills to Empower Judges to Rethink Long Sentences
El diario de la providencia
April 10, 2024
Rhode Island needs robust, healthy public transit. RIPTA needs $110m to stay on track.
Rhode Island needs robust, healthy public transit. RIPTA needs $110m to stay on track.
Funding public transit is key to economic development, attracting talent, including younger workers, and will help solve staffing shortages. It’s essential to meeting Rhode Island’s climate goals, and a lifeline for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Meghan E Kallman and Alana DiMario
The Boston Globe, January 9, 2024
Rhode Island carpenters union fights wage theft & tax fraud at annual tax day of action
Rhode Island carpenters union fights wage theft & tax fraud at annual tax day of action
Carpenters Union Local 330 hosted their fourth-annual Tax Day of Action event, demanding lawmakers address rampant wage theft and employer tax fraud in Rhode Island. With tens of millions in lost tax revenue and wages, political leaders and union workers gathered to push for legislative change.
UpriseRI
April 19, 2023
Strong, independent courts are vital to public safety
Strong, independent courts are vital to public safety
Rhode Island must tell Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop arresting suspected undocumented immigrants in municipal and state courtrooms and let public safety institutions do their jobs, without interference
El Boston Globe
April 5, 2023
RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%
RIPTA’s R-Line fare-free pilot boosts ridership by 40%
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) R-Line free-fare pilot program has led to a 40% increase in ridership within six months. Launched in September 2022, the one-year pilot aims to study the costs and benefits of fare-free service, with findings suggesting better access to shopping and savings for passengers.
UpriseRI
March 31, 2023