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Next on GENERATION RISING, sits down w/ 's Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies and 's Marcela Betancur to discuss economic equity. Watch tonight at 7:30PM on WSBE . Or on-demand at ripbs.org/generationrisi
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6/6 To expand economic opportunity and increase equity, we must change how we do budgeting & legislating in RI, to make sure we consider individual expenditures and the budget as a whole in terms of whether they increase or decrease racial, ethnic, gender, and other disparities.
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5/6 Importantly, although the Governor’s Rhode Island 2030 plan calls in its very first sentence for equity and calls several times for applying a “race equity lens,” the FY2024 budget barely mentions or invests in equity.
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4/6 The budget should also include provisions to strengthen the state’s paid leave & RI Works cash assistance programs, to increase the minimum wage more quickly, & to improve tax fairness and raise sustainable revenue for when the extra federal aid and budget surpluses go away.
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3/6 However, for tax relief, more impactful proposals for low-income and modest-income Rhode Islanders might include making the child tax rebate permanent and doubling the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit to bring us closer to our neighbors.
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2/6 EPI is happy to endorse the wage increase for direct care workers, equality in abortion coverage, and funding to help transitions individuals from Medicaid to HealthSourceRI coverage.
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Later today, I’ll release my FY24 budget proposal focusing on tax relief, fiscal responsibility and jobs. We’re ready to make key investments to benefit all Rhode Islanders.
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Good reminder of the @EconProgressRI Standard of Need: economicprogressri.org/wp-content/upl
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We look forward to working with and his team to ensure that historically disadvantaged communities throughout the state benefit from an equitable state budget and policies. We must start with equity.
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Read my full State of the State Address here:
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Undeniable #BlackGirlMagic
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Replying to @PaigeCParks @GovDanMcKee and 3 others
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This legislative session EPI, the Paid Leave Coalition, , join advocates and families calling for improvements to our paid leave policies. Let us lead once again RI. #EPIinsession
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Check out @PaigeCParks interview with @wpri about @RIKidsCount priorities including improving paid family leave wpri.com/news/local-new - RI has fallen behind our neighboring states in number of weeks offered to families + wage replacement rate during leave.
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We’re here and ready for RI State of the State!
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.@MrAcostruth, @LeonelaFelix elected co-chairs of RI Black and Latino Caucus: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_
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RI has been a leader in est. a paid family leave program but has now fallen behind 11 other states by offering the lowest wage replacement rate and fewest # of weeks of leave. We need to ⬆️ both so all parents- esp. lower wage-earning parents-have adequate income during leave
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This is true for the nation, but not for Rhode Island and Massachusetts, both of which have now passed state-level guaranteed paid family and sick leave laws
(In fact, RI's policy just went from 5 weeks to 6 weeks of paid family leave as of last Sunday via the TCI program) twitter.com/grace_panetta/…
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We are excited to announce that is joining the inaugural cohort of ’s Black Leadership Institute! She will be joining Black Leaders from across the country to create a uniquely powerful network & community for change. #INPBLI bit.ly/3EORPP6
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We are so please to share - Jessica Vega will be joining our team as Senior Policy Analyst!
Please see the full announcement at the top of rikidscount.org
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Happy 2023! The Fight Against Poverty continues. Join us today at RI Statehouse for the Interfaith Coalition’s Vigil. facebook.com/events/s/15th-
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Happy Holidays and Joy All Year Round! -EPI staff and board
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It's the most wonderful time of the year - Fellows recruitment season! Now hiring for placements in GA, MS, RI, TX, and WA. Help me spread the word or join our info session our Jan 12th to learn more: cbpp.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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The fellowship is an amazing opportunity to do research and advocacy with plenty of opportunities for career development! Apply to join our team and do meaningful policy work in RI!
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Exciting news: EPI will host a @CenterOnBudget State Policy Fellow to do workforce development and RI tribal policy work.
2/28/23 Application closes
1/12 Applicant information session: cbpp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
More details and application: cbpp.org/fellowship/sta…
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Exciting news: EPI will host a State Policy Fellow to do workforce development and RI tribal policy work.
2/28/23 Application closes
1/12 Applicant information session: cbpp.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
More details and application: cbpp.org/fellowship/sta…
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#NetworkStrong! Another world is possible—with workers’ rights, child care, #paidleave and safe days, healthcare, fair wages and elections accessible to all. ’s annual network convening kicks off in Atlanta and our members are ready to deliver justice for workers
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On this #GivingTuesday, please donate and help us make a difference for low-income and modest-income Rhode Islanders and communities of color. Thank you for supporting the Economic Progress Institute on #GivingTuesday!
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ICYMI: 2022 #RIStandardofNeed shows many RI households do not earn enough to make ends meet & this is more commonly experienced by Latino and Black households. Report shows how policymakers can reduce disparities & increase equity.
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Congratulations to our very own , who is a 2023 New Leaders Council Rhode Island Fellow. Learn more about Divya and the rest of the fellows here newleaderscouncil.org/chapter/rhode-
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📢 Today, we were proud to host a press conference with announcing the release of the 2022 #RhodeIsland Standard of Need.
This report provides an accurate measure of Rhode Island families’ economic well-being. Learn more at bit.ly/risn2022
#LiveUnitedRI
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From all of us at KIDS COUNT — thank you for a wonderful event today. We are humbled to work on behalf of RI’s children and families.
We will share more pics from the event, the data presentation + a video link soon. But for now: thank you 
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Today at annual Celebration of Children’s Health we were able to honor four powerful women who are working to ensure that ALL of our kids get access to health care and the school supports they need to thrive. SO INSPIRED!
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We're hiring! The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) is seeking a Policy Director. The Policy Director will be a key member of the leadership team to advance EPI’s policy and advocacy agenda.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLY: economicprogressri.org/careers-with-e
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Thank you for coverage of the release of our Rhode Island Standard of Need. Download a copy of the report economicprogressri.org/rhode-island-s
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.@EconProgressRI’s Standard of Need reports key findings on poverty
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Is minimum wage in RI enough to live on? Report says state is behind.
Our 2022 Rhode Island Standard of Need has been released!
Thanks for this front page coverage. Download a copy of the report economicprogressri.org/rhode-island-s
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Thanks for hosting the release of the 2022 Rhode Island Standard of Need (RISN). Thanks to and for supporting the launch and design of the RISN. You can read the report economicprogressri.org/rhode-island-s
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Thank you for your partnership and support. twitter.com/liveunitedri/s…
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Congrats to on the release of #RIStandardofNeed families need to earn btwn $78k-$85k/yr to meet basic needs, much work to do to ensure all RIers have economic stability & can achieve upward mobility
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Welcome Ana C. Ureña, JD PhD to our Board of Directors.
Ana is Director of Human Resources for the City of Central Falls and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Talks.
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Welcome Collin Bailey ESQ. CPP SPSM to our Board of Directors.
Collin is Chief Transformation and Technology Officer for Hudson’s Bay Company.
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Welcome Anna Cano-Morales to our Board of Directors.
Anna serves as Interim Vice President of External Affairs and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Rhode Island College.
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Welcome Geraldine Barclay-King, to our Board of Directors.
Geraldine is an accomplished entrepreneur, event consultant and small business owner. She is the owner of Geri’s Bluffing Boutique and Leave It To Geri Planning Service.
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