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Providing Rhode Islanders with research, analysis, and advocacy on transformational and equitable fiscal and policy changes to advance racial and economic justice.
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Providing Rhode Islanders with research, analysis, and advocacy on transformational and equitable fiscal and policy changes to advance racial and economic justice.
With slightly more than a million people, Rhode Island is home to over 100,000 businesses, four out of five with no employees. Small and micro businesses have a great impact on the state’s economy, accounting for almost 99% of all businesses and over half of the total workforce.
EPI's review of the FY2025 budget and 2024 legislative session finds some in advancing equity for working Rhode Islanders — but some missed opportunities too.
Money awarded to 80K working Rhode islanders by increasing the EITC
RI workers with raised incomes by increasing the minimum wage
RI workers provided with access to earned sick time to care for themselves and loved ones
RI citizens with protected medicaid coverage and access to senior care
The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) is a leader in making important gains for tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders. With your support, we are putting more Rhode Islanders on a path to economic progress.
Together, we can advance policy solutions for all Rhode Islanders that will create good job opportunities, a safe place to live, adequate food, and affordable health care.