EconomicProgressRI

TY to the community members, advocates, healthcare supporters, working families, and partners who testified in support of the Tax the Top 1% proposal on April 30. 
Our state needs fair revenue solutions that invest in people and protect essential services.

Shoutout to Corey Ames as he wraps up his time at EPI as an MSW Policy Intern through @RICNews. Corey supported the Workforce Alliance Coalition, the Revenue for Rhode Islanders campaign, and helped strengthen EPI’s connection with RIC. Thank you, Corey!

TODAY: The Tax the Top 1% bill — raising ~$203M/year — will be heard. 📣 Take action:
✉️ Submit testimony to senatefinance@rilegislature.gov by 3PM
🗣 Testify in person (wear green) 📨 Send letters to your legislators in support of taxing the Top1%: actionnetwork.org/letters/tax-th…

All Rhode Islanders deserve the ability to care for their families and communities – write to your legislators & ask them to support H 7968 & S 2737 and expand paid family leave! tinyurl.com/2t9m7573

Revenue for RIers Coalition brought together tax policy experts, small business owners, & state leaders to set the record straight on RI’s Top 1% proposal. TY to Rep. Alzate, Sen. Murray, Leslie Moore, Carl Davis, Dr. Baxandall, Lisa Ranglin, Dr. Krinsky & Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies

Because of you, our work continues! Thank you to @BCBSRI, @POCFoundationRI, @easternbank, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as our anonymous donor for investing in our work. Your partnership helps drive meaningful impact across our state. We’re grateful for your support.

This Monday at RIC! Students came together to learn how to navigate public benefits—from healthcare to food assistance and income supports—and how these systems impact real lives.
Thank you to all participants—and to Divya, EPI’s Sr. Policy Analyst for leading this training.

Huge congratulations to Helen, EPI’s Director of Operations, on graduating from the Core Certificate Program at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice! 🎉

A powerful milestone that reflects your dedication and commitment to strengthening our work and the communities we serve.

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When everyone pays their fair share, Rhode Island thrives. It’s time to Tax the Top 1%!   ⁦@SenJackReed⁩ ⁦@SenWhitehouse⁩ ⁦@SethMagaziner⁩ ⁦@RIKidsCount⁩ @Rep. Alzate @Sen.Murry ⁦@RIinterfaithCo⁩

The equity review shows the proposed budget still doesn’t go far enough. Too many Rhode Islanders are still being left out—on housing, transit, tax fairness, and more. Budgets should work for all of us. Read the full review here: bit.ly/4cLQQTk

What if Rhode Island raised $200M+ a year by asking the top 1% to pay their fair share? That’s funding for healthcare, education, childcare, and economic stability—at a time when federal cuts are shifting costs to states. On #TaxDay, let’s talk about fairness. #TaxThe1%

Imagine a tax system that reflects our priorities: thriving neighborhoods, great public schools, and an economy where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. That's within reach, but only if we ensure everyone contributes their fair share.  #Taxthe1% #TaxDay #EconomicJustice

Because of you, our work continues. Thank you to @BCBSRI for supporting our work as a Leadership Sponsor. Your partnership helps drive meaningful impact across our state. We’re grateful for your support. Join this growing network of supporters → economicprogressri.org/take-action/pa…

Join us at the State House to support the workforce that powers Rhode Island. Show up. Speak up. Wear blue.   📅 April 16 | 3:00 PM 📍 RI State House Library

RIC students, this is for you! Join our Spring Policy Institute training designed for RIC students interested in supporting their communities whether you're a future case manager, navigator, community health worker, advocate, or simply want to make a difference. Apr 20 | 5–6 PM

“We are RI students. And of course we care."   🎥 Watch and listen to the 2026 Tax Justice Ambassadors Kingsley Dye & Alisson Aviles from Providence Student Union and Joseph Ortiz from ARISE. Thank you to RICJ for hosting us.   #2026RITaxJusticeAmbassadors

Who is the budget really for? An equity review helps answer that—by showing who benefits, where gaps exist, and how decisions impact real people. Because public dollars should work where they’re needed most.

Rhode Islanders are showing up. In the cold. In long lines. Because the decisions made here shape our lives. #RhodeIsland #RIStateHouse #ShowUp #YourVoiceMatters #CivicEngagement #PolicyMatters #EquityMatters #CommunityVoices

$203M a year for Rhode Island. That’s what taxing the top 1% could generate—funding healthcare, education, and child care when federal cuts are tightening state budgets. Our team broke it all down on April 7. Watch: bit.ly/4mjbahX