Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics
“Look at what’s taking place across the country, we don’t want that to happen here.” PROVIDENCE — Senate Majority...
Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s annual homelessness census set for Tuesday night
At least 60 volunteers will bundle up and head out for statewide survey vital to federal funding for services....
Smiley establishes ICE-free zones in Providence
“We do not want — and will not allow — Providence’s public property to be used to execute what...
R.I. housing leaders warn HUD policy change could increase homelessness across the state
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — The state’s housing...
Court filing delivers what R.I. congressional delegates ask for, at least partially
“Hunger should never be used as a political weapon.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner...
Sen. Whitehouse wants to know where the quahogs have gone
“Quahog and other shellfish landings are in steady decline across the Eastern Seaboard.” This story was originally published in Rhode...
R.I. homelessness is down, but more people are out in the cold? New data says it’s true.
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — For the first...
R.I. behavioral health agency case workers speak out about high stress and low pay
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. CRANSTON — About a dozen...
Shelter beds at risk in R.I. if state doesn’t fill housing budget gap, advocates warn
“Unfortunately, there’s not enough money for everything that has to happen in our state… But people whose lives are...
Report shows drastic drop in affordable rentals in Rhode Island
This story was originally published by the Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Affordable...
$1.3M over budget, Providence pallet shelters to open next week
‘This is a moment that we have been waiting for.’ This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current,...
Food insecurity soars to all-time high in Rhode Island
“That’s just not sustainable. It’s scary.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Common Cause R.I. alleges Pawtucket violated rights of Spanish-speaking voters during primary
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PAWTUCKET — The...