How Rhody Runs

wo years ago, Carl Lauro Elementary School was forced to close its doors. Now, the building is being considered for a 35-year lease to Excel Academy, a big-box charter school.This proposal is about more than a building: it will accelerate the defunding of our Providence Public Schools, stripping away resources and services from our students who remain in PPSD.Providence School Board Member Corey Jones and I are urging our neighbors to speak up! Contact your City Council Member and tell them to vote NO on this lease. Join us this Thursday (6pm) at City Hall because our public schools are worth fighting for!

La cruel realidad que se vive en estos momentos es esta:Las familias de Rhode Island se ven afectadas por las detenciones y las deportaciones a manos de ICE. Si conocen a familias en riesgo, por favor ayúdenles a completar un “Plan de Preparación Familiar” para proteger a sus hijos.Las Organizaciones de confianza como AMOR, Progreso Latino y Dorcas están listas para ayudar y ofrecer apoyo. Obtengan más información en: ImmigrantCoalitionRI.org

Rhode Island families are being impacted by ICE detainments and deportations. If you know anyone at risk, please urge them to complete a “Family Preparedness Plan” to keep their children protected.

Trusted organizations like AMOR, Progreso Latino, and Dorcas are ready to help and offer support! Learn more at: ImmigrantCoalitionRI.org

Since May 15th, over eight hundred workers at Butler Hospital have been on strike. Represented by SEIU 1199, these frontline workers are demanding a fair contract with safer working conditions, higher wages, and improved staffing!

Here’s their story:

🎤 Here’s what youth leaders from the Our Schools PVD Alliance have to say about the fight for Ethnic Studies in Rhode Island! This Spring, Rep. David Morales partnered with the OurSchoolsPVD Alliance to introduce House Bill #5836, which would require all high schools in RI to offer a yearlong Ethnic Studies course and establish a student-led council to support curriculum development and implementation.

Let’s make sure communities of color are part of our curriculum, classrooms, and decision-making in our schools 📚✏️✊

SIGN UP FOR UPDATES on how to support our bill here ➡️ www.bit.ly/ospvd-bill-25

Today, the House Judiciary Committee will be hearing House Bill #5503 which would establish Just-Cause Eviction Protections for tenants. If passed, this legislation would safeguard renters from unjust evictions!

At 3pm, join Reclaim RI and tenant advocates for a rally in support of Just-Cause Eviction Protections!

After the press conference, participate in the hearing at 5pm inside of the House Lounge to testify in support of Just-Cause.

And if you can’t make it, send a letter of support to:
[email protected]

Last month, ahead of the Governor’s “State of the State” speech — community organizations and advocates came together to rally and demand urgent action on critical issues affecting Rhode Islanders, such as housing, homelessness, utility costs and education. Driven by lived experience, these advocates are leading the effort for the changes our communities deserve. So if you want to get further involved in advocacy efforts like these, we recommend connecting with: @BLMRIPAC@GeorgeWileyCenter@[email protected] # David Morales ActNow

As the housing crisis worsens, more of our neighbors are becoming unhoused while the state struggles to provide enough shelter. A year ago, a promising idea was proposed: ECHO Village, a community of 45 one-room Pallet Shelters with on-site wraparound services. However, due to bureaucratic issues and a lack of urgency from the Governor’s Office, ECHO Village remains unopened. Today, we take a closer look at ECHO Village and the legislative efforts to get these shelters permitted.

So as you finish watching the video, please consider sending an email to share your support for the SAVE Units Act (House Bill #5100) to the Municipal Government & Housing Committee which can be reached at: [email protected]

Today, we're breaking down Governor McKee's proposed state budget in minutes.

What's getting funded? What's getting cut? And how does it impact YOU? Watch the reel, stay informed, and let's talk about it in the comments.

Now have you ever wondered what exactly happens at the State House? From January to June, lawmakers are debating bills, passing laws, and shaping the future of our state on issues like housing, healthcare, and education.Join us at "How Rhody Runs" to stay informed on the legislative process, discover ways to get involved in your community, and learn how Rhody runs! |Community #