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

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

In the News
Boston Globe Rhode Map — The end is near for R.I.'s payday lenders
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
| The Boston Globe's Rhode Map — by Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick

In the News
Tentative FY2026 budget ignores SNAP skimming victims. RI lawmakers can still fix this.
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
| RI Current commentary piece by Rilwan Feyistan Jr. and Chris Mansfield

In the News
Longstanding payday lending reform policy poised for passage in Rhode Island this year
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
| RI Current — by Reporter Nancy Lavin

In the News
EPI statement on the Rhode Island state amended budget proposal
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
| RIFuture.news — by Reporter Steve Ahlquist

Press Release
EPI Statement on the RI State Amended Budget Proposal
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
