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EPI is proud to have our Director of Research and Fiscal Policy, Alan Krinsky, serve on Mayor-elect David Morales’ Budget Review & Revenue Transition Committee, helping shape budget and revenue policies that advance affordability and economic equity in Providence.

On Friday, EPI hosted its Navigating Public Benefits in Rhode Island training at RIC, led by Divya Nair.

Thanks to our speakers, participants, and sponsors: Rhode Island College (RIC), Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), Verizon, and Navigant Credit Union.

EPI just released Nice Things for Rhode Island: A Playbook for Governing RI to Prosperity!

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, explore five approaches to better governing, advancing equity, and building shared prosperity for all Rhode Islanders.

Read more: bit.ly/3W8XvBp

EPI Senior Policy Analyst @divya__nair joined Joe Tasca of @OSMediaRI today to preview tomorrow’s Navigating Public Benefits training. Join us!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/2026benefitstr…

Question 5 asks RI voters to approve $55M for environmental protection, climate resilience, and recreation.

Would this proposal help reduce disparities and advance equity? Use EPI’s Equity Impact Scorecard to assess the question: bit.ly/4859EKp