Excited to be among #PaidLeave champs in and out of government to learn, celebrate, and scheme. The last time we were all together was 5 years ago. 💗7 states have passed since then. 💗3 that had passed have begun paying benefits. 💗3 older programs have been expanded.

Proud to have helped write and pass the Secure Choice Act to provide Rhode Islanders with the financial tools they need to save for retirement and ensure a strong financial future. Thank you to Forbes for covering this leg. victory for Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa! forbes.com/sites/dandoona…

So excited to be discussing RI’s most recent TCI expansion win at this Paid Family and Medical Leave Collaborators convening!!

We ITEP collaborated with Liberation in a Generation to document, for the first time ever, the share of corporate tax cuts that go to Black and Hispanic families in the U.S. The news is …. not good. itep.org/who-benefits-a…

Beautiful recognition last night from ARISE and Dr. Chanda Womack for our advocacy with young people ✊🏽 Shoutout to Young Voices also awarded, Rep. RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹 & my great friend Roberto Gonzalez from STEAMBoxRI for their constant community support.

Report: R.I. comprised of mostly small, micro businesses pbn.com/report-r-i-com…

Currently at DTW, the second flight back to PVD that’s been canceled. There are people who’ve been stuck here for days! This is terrible.

EPI's review of the FY 2025 budget + 2024 legislative session finds many pluses for low + modest-income Rhode Islanders, but some missed opportunities too. We appreciate all our champions + partners who join us in doing the work! Here's the report: economicprogressri.org/publications/e…

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🦸‍♀️ Be an everyday superhero for your community! Find contact information for your local Board of Canvassers at elections.ri.gov/about/local-bo…

Double celebration! Danielle- a mom receiving #RIWorks graduated from her CNA program thx to the supports she received from this vital workforce dev program & EBCAP. RI KIDS COUNT & EconomicProgressRI celebrated her & the Raising RI wins w/ Art Handy Rhode Island House of Representatives Finance Chr Abney

Young, artistic peeps who care about making RI a place where *everyone* can thrive — register for our Equity + Justice Showcase. The winner gets a $1,000 prize! Not-so-young peeps who are committed to equity + justice, join us at our ann. conf. Sept. 30! economicprogressri.org/13th-annual-po…

"For us, it's about making this system, which has worked for so many people, become equitable + accessible to everyone." EPI's Divya Nair explains how low-wage earners are not using RI's paid family leave program as much as higher-wage earners via pbn.com/tci-program-fa….🫡

Download our new 2024 Healthcare Voter Education Guide -- a tool to help talk with candidates and elected officials on healthcare affordability, access, and equity that impact us all. nmd.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/epi/documents/…

Get out and vote in the primary election, Rhode Islanders!!! You have 3 ways you can vote between now and September 10: ☀️ Vote early now through September 9 📬 Vote by mail 🗳️ Vote on Election Day Find out more at vote.ri.gov!

Families will see a 20 percent increase in the Rhode Island Works monthly cash benefit

Thank you Meghan Kallman, Evan Shanley , Governor Dan McKee, and all of the advocates for getting the Secure Choice Act across the finish line! This law will transform retirement in our state by assuring employees with little or no retirement savings have a dignified retirement.

Four more hours. Come on RI, we can do better than 7.2% voter turnout.!

It’s a beautiful day to vote in RI’s primary election! Polls are open until 8 pm 😆

Congratulations to Latino Policy Institute on another successful Latinos Unidos!