In the News
A way forward as new federal law slashes aid to Rhode Islanders
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
| The Boston Globe — Commentary by EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Esq.
In the News
DEI TEST: Roll back? Push ahead? For many organizations, a critical choice
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
| Providence Business News — by Reporter Matt McNulty featuring quotes by EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies
In the News
More than farming, Southside Community Land Trust is a lifeline for RI families: Commentary
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
| The Providence Journal — Commentary by Brooke Havens featuring EPI research
In the News
Shifting the social determinants of business
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
| Providence Business News — Op-ed by Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe & Julie Sullivan Owens featuring EPI research
In the News
SNAP cuts will disproportionately impact households of color
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
| The Valley Breeze — Op-ed by RIBBA President & CEO Lisa Ranglin featuring quote by EPI Director of Research & Fiscal Policy Alan Krinsky
In the News
Clock is ticking on high-interest payday loans — RI law caps interest rate on small loans at 36%
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
| The Johnston Sun Rise — by Reporter Tara Monastesse
Press Release
Rhode Island Governor Signs into Law Interest Rate Cap that Stops Payday Loan Debt Traps — Center for Responsible Lending press release
Jul 09, 2025
Jul 09, 2025
In the News
RI will have a Baby Bonds program – if the Treasurer can find private donations to fund it
Jul 02, 2025
Jul 02, 2025
| The Providence Journal — by Reporter Katherine Gregg
In the News
Goodbye, predatory payday lending — Despite massive support for repeal, the General Assembly has previously refused to act
Jul 02, 2025
Jul 02, 2025
| RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist
In the News
The Economic Progress Institute celebrates 10 wins that promote progress and equity for Rhode Islanders
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
| RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist
In the News
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
Jun 23, 2025
| Boston Globe commentary piece by Cameron LaFreniere
In the News
Why Rhode Island needs to tax the 1 percent
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
| The Valley Breeze — Commentary piece by RIBBA President & CEO Lisa Ranglin
