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Thank you to our People Power Partners for supporting EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
We appreciate your support and commitment to our work.
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Thank you to our Leadership, Impact, and Community Partners for supporting EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
We’re grateful for your partnership and support.
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Conference prep mode: ON!
We’re getting everything ready for EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
See you Monday!
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For 20 years, EPI’s Rhode Island Standard of Need (RISN) has measured what it actually costs Rhode Islanders to meet their basic needs.
On Sept. 28, we’ll release the new 2026 RISN at EPI’s Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
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In the final part of her conversation with @wpri12 12 News, EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh shares what to expect at our Sept. 28 Policy & Budget Conference.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
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How are federal policy changes affecting Rhode Islanders?
In Part 2 of her conversation with @wpri12 News, EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies discusses changes to SNAP and Medicaid and how RI can respond.
RISN will be released Sept. 28: bit.ly/4bwchqK
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EPI in the News | Part 1
EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies joined 12 News to preview findings from the 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need.
RISN will be released at EPI’s Policy & Budget Conference on Sept. 28. bit.ly/4bwchqK
@wpri12
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We’re excited to welcome Sara Monteiro, Acting Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers, to EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!
Sara will close the program with a piece you do not want to miss.
Get your tickets: bit.ly/4bwchqK
ALT A Providence native, artist, and entrepreneur, Sara is passionate about serving and collaborating with community partners to create spaces for diverse representation and preserve culture and history through community. Her work also uses art as a form of storytelling. Sara will close the program with a piece you do not want to miss. Join us for What Will It Really Take? Rhode Island’s Response to a Changing Federal Landscape. 📅 Monday, September 28 ⏰ 8:00–11:30 AM 📍 Crowne Plaza Warwick
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📣 Just 10 days to our Annual Conference!
Special guests include U.S. Sens. Jack Reed & Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Gabe Amo, RI Senate President Valarie Lawson & EPI Board Chair Linda Shaw.
📅 Sept. 28 | 8–11:30 AM
📍 Crowne Plaza Warwick
Tickets: bit.ly/4bwchqK
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On Sept. 28, Alan Krinsky & Nina Harrison will present the new 2026 RI Standard of Need, followed by our “Why Does This Matter?” panel on what federal changes mean for RI families & communities.
Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK
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The 2026 General Election is Nov. 3!
Key RI dates:
Oct. 4: Voter registration deadline
Oct. 13: Mail ballot application deadline
Oct. 14–Nov. 2: Early voting
Nov. 3: General Election
Make a plan with EPI’s Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3UC6ESc
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Rhode Island is ending traditional payday lending in 2027, but gaps remain with high-cost online loans.
EPI’s @AlanKrinsky spoke with Providence Business News about fintech lending and the need for stronger consumer protections.
Read the full article: bit.ly/4h56MRA
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September is EPI’s Giving Month: Progress in Motion! ✨
We’re approaching $100K of our $150K goal!
Support EPI by making a gift, sponsoring, purchasing a conference ticket, or joining us on Sept. 28.
Help keep Progress in Motion: bit.ly/4bunuYM
#ProgressInMotion
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We’re closing out EPI’s Top 20 Wins with #18–20! 🎉
These wins help mothers, infants, and toddlers access healthcare and educational support.
20 wins. Countless voices. One stronger Rhode Island.
#Top20Wins #RhodeIsland
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Wins #15–17 invest in children, families & child care providers.
RI expanded eligibility for child care assistance, and increased childcare assistance and wages for child care providers.
People drive the economy — and child care helps families thrive.
#Top20Wins #ChildCare
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Wins #12–14: Investments in Healthcare.
RI took action to lower healthcare costs for 20,000 Rhode Islanders, provide $26M for uncompensated hospital care & fund recommended Medicaid reimbursement rate increases.
#Top20Wins #Healthcare #RhodeIsland
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Wins #9–11 are about Economic Opportunity — because people drive the economy.
RI invested in multilingual teachers and learners, increased support for RI Works families & invested $2.95M in nutrition assistance.
Investing in people strengthens our economy.
#RhodeIsland
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Next up in EPI’s Top 20 Wins: Equity & Democracy. ⚖️
Wins #5–8 protect immigrant communities, strengthen constitutional rights & secure critical funding for public transit.
Progress means building systems that work for everyone.
#Top20Wins #RhodeIsland
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EPI’s Top 20 Legislative Wins start with Revenue & Tax Fairness! 🎉
Wins #1–4 include a Millionaires Tax, new state Child Tax Credit, decoupling & Social Security tax reform.
Families and people are the true measure of economic success.
#Top20Wins #RhodeIsland
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Meet our panelist, Khadija Lewis-Khan!
For 25+ years, Khadija has led Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center. She brings an on-the-ground perspective on how policy decisions affect RI children, families & educators.
📅 Sept. 28
🔗 bit.ly/4bunuYM
#RhodeIsland
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