
EconomicProgressRI
@econprogressri
A nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders linktr.ee/epi.ri
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http://www.economicprogressri.org 01-11-2012 13:51:37
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Congratulations Andrew Schiff on your 18 yrs of service to RI Food Bank. Your commitment to end hunger in #RI has led the way for positive change for many kids & families. TY for your leadership, vision, & partnership. Wishing you a healthy & rest-filled retirement.


🫡to the nearly 50 people who showed up for our 1st RevenueForRI Tax the Rich Teach-In last night — & to our presenters, Nina Harrison & Sen. Tiara Mack! We'll be scheduling another one soon, so join us. But in the meantime, sign the petition! bit.ly/4jEz2uF


Re: the campaign to make #RI’s top 1% pay their fair share: RI Working Families Party sent this text to about 28,000 voters yesterday. RIWFP is also going door-to-door starting tomorrow, doing weekly open organizing calls, and more. Rhode Island House of Representatives Rhode Island Senate Join here: actionnetwork.org/forms/ri-fair-…

Transitional housing prog. run by CCAP + RI Works run by RI DHS = Propelling vulnerable families toward self-sufficiency! 🫡👏🏽🏆to bill sponsors Art Handy & Sen. Murray for working to strengthen RI Works! Rhode Island Senate Rhode Island House of Representatives Info: bit.ly/42uX84J


Join RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹, Sam Bell & EPI tonight at the Mt. Pleasant Library to discuss budget priorities & legislation that would require the wealthiest Rhode Islanders pay their fair share in taxes! RevenueForRI But in the meantime, sign the petition! bit.ly/4jEz2uF






Equity means providing access & opportunities to all Rhode Islanders by ensuring that policies, programs & the state budget correct historic disparities. Here, EPI’s Héctor G. Pérez-Aponte explains the benefits of Equity Impact Statements. Shoutout bill sponsor RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹!


Reducing historic disparities starts w/the kind of data that equity impact statements can provide AT ZERO COST TO THE BUDGET. The Equity Impact Campaign urges passage of HB-6287 (RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹) & SB-805 (Sen. Tiara Mack)!🫡👏🏾 RI KIDS COUNT, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, Latino Policy Institute


We're bringing the #taxtherich message to Mighty Pawtucket on May 5! Join Jennifer Stewart, Rep. Karen Alzate & EPI for a teach-in as we urge reform of our tax system so the wealthiest Rhode Islanders pay their fair share! Can't join? Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF!



RI workers pay for paid family leave themselves through payroll deductions. Let's improve the wage replacement rate so workers don't have to take a 40% pay cut to use it! Join us Tues., May 6, at 3 PM to learn how. RSVP: facebook.com/share/1FrCh4ks… 🫡Joshua Giraldo, Valarie Lawson


RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹 joined advocates and supporters, including EconomicProgressRI, the Immigrant Coalition of Rhode Island, The Womxn Project HQ, and the Commission on Health Advocacy and Equity, to support legislation to establish the use of equity impact statements in the Rhode Island



If you'd like to share your story, plz email EPI at the address in the graphic or via bit.ly/3GAElfQ Also, join Senate Pres. Valarie Lawson, Joshua Giraldo, Rhode Island Senate, Rhode Island House of Representatives & more Tues., March 6, at 3 PM to advocate for paid family leave! facebook.com/share/12KSWi5T…

