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Rhode Island Governor Signs into Law Interest Rate Cap that Stops Payday Loan Debt Traps — Center for Responsible Lending press release

RI will have a Baby Bonds program – if the Treasurer can find private donations to fund it

Jul 02, 2025 | The Providence Journal — by Reporter Katherine Gregg

Goodbye, predatory payday lending — Despite massive support for repeal, the General Assembly has previously refused to act

Jul 02, 2025 | RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist

The Economic Progress Institute celebrates 10 wins that promote progress and equity for Rhode Islanders

Jun 27, 2025 | RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist

Why I’m leaving Rhode Island — A lagging economy and issues with housing and transportation are driving this fourth-generation Rhode Islander out of state

Jun 23, 2025 | Boston Globe commentary piece by Cameron LaFreniere

Why Rhode Island needs to tax the 1 percent

Jun 19, 2025 | The Valley Breeze — Commentary piece by RIBBA President & CEO Lisa Ranglin

Rhode Island is poised to end high-interest payday loans — Critics say “payday lenders” have been preying on the poor by charging annualized percentage rates of 260 percent for the small-dollar, short-term loans

Jun 18, 2025 | The Boston Globe — by Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick

Boston Globe Rhode Map — The end is near for R.I.'s payday lenders

Jun 18, 2025 | The Boston Globe's Rhode Map — by Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick

Tentative FY2026 budget ignores SNAP skimming victims. RI lawmakers can still fix this.

Jun 17, 2025 | RI Current commentary piece by Rilwan Feyistan Jr. and Chris Mansfield

Longstanding payday lending reform policy poised for passage in Rhode Island this year

Jun 16, 2025 | RI Current — by Reporter Nancy Lavin

EPI statement on the Rhode Island state amended budget proposal

Jun 16, 2025 | RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist

EPI Statement on the RI State Amended Budget Proposal