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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

EPI Statement on the RI State Amended Budget Proposal

Advocates Deliver More Than 1,000 Signatures & Letters Supporting the Tax-the-Top-1% Bill to General Assembly, Governor

It’s time to tax the wealthiest and invest in a Rhode Island that works for all of us

Jun 06, 2025 | The Boston Globe — Op-ed commentary by RIBBA CEO & President Lisa Ranglin

Senior Agenda Coalition of RI pushes wealth tax to fund programs for older residents

Jun 02, 2025 | RI News Today — By Herb Weiss

Opposition to higher tax on top 1% not based on data | Opinion

Jun 01, 2025 | The Providence Journal — Op-ed commentary by guest contributor Alan Krinsky

R.I. considers taxing the rich to help offset federal cuts

May 30, 2025 | The Boston Globe — by Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick

Rhode Islanders at the State House: "Tax the Rich!" "This is not a radical idea; it’s basic fairness," said Representative Alzate. "It’s how we fund our schools, housing, healthcare, and other services."

May 29, 2025 | RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist

As the budget gets closer, it's getting louder at the RI State House. What advocates want.

May 29, 2025 | The Providence Journal — by Reporter Kathy Gregg

RI organizations rally for passage of ‘fair share’ tax bill on $625,000-plus earners

May 29, 2025 | ABC6-TV

Unions draw striking Butler workers, RIPTA driver in push to pass ‘tax the rich’ legislation

May 29, 2025 | RI Current — by Reporters Christopher Shea & Alexander Castro

RIPBS program A Lively Experiment — featuring EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies

May 25, 2025 | RIPBS program A Lively Experiment — Hosted by Jim Hummel