What will it really take for Rhode Island to respond to a changing federal landscape? In the final part of her conversation with @wpri12.bsky.social, EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social shares what to expect at our Sept. 28 Policy & Budget Conference. Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK

How are federal policy changes affecting Rhode Islanders? In Part 2 of her conversation with @wpri12.bsky.social, EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social discusses changes to SNAP and Medicaid and how RI can respond. RISN will be released Sept. 28 Get your tickets: bit.ly/4bwchqK

EPI in the News | Part 1 EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social 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. Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK

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

📣 Just 10 days until EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget 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

On Sept. 28, Alan Krinsky & Nina Harrison will present findings from the new 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need & discuss what federal policy changes mean for RIers. Then, Our “Why Does This Matter?” panel will explore what federal changes mean for RI families & communities. Register: bit.ly/4bwchqK

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

Rhode Island is ending traditional payday lending in 2027, but gaps remain with high-cost online loans. EPI’s Alan Krinsky spoke with Providence Business News about fintech lending and the need for stronger consumer protections. Read the full article: bit.ly/4h56MRA @alankrinsky.bsky.social

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 #rhodeIsland #ProgressInMotion

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 #Children #Families

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

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

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.   #Top20Wins #RhodeIsland

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

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

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 Join us: bit.ly/4bunuYM

Meet our panelist, Dr. Pablo Rodriguez! Founder & CEO of Nuestra Salud Productions, Dr. Rodriguez brings decades of experience in health, communications, and community leadership to our “Why Does This Matter?” panel. 🔗 bit.ly/4bunuYM @nuestrasalud.bsky.social

Meet our panelist, Dr. Omar Bah! Founder & Co-Executive Director of the Refugee Dream Center, Dr. Bah brings lived experience and deep expertise in immigration, human rights, and community advocacy to our panel. 📅 Sept. 28 🔗 bit.ly/4bunuYM

Meet our panelist, Kevin Love Hubbard! As Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island, Kevin brings a critical legal and civil rights perspective to our “Why Does This Matter?” panel. 📅 Sept. 28 🔗 bit.ly/4bunuYM

Meet our panelist, Dr. Chanda Womack! As Founding Executive Director of ARISE, Dr. Womack brings lived experience and years of advocacy and community organizing to our “Why Does This Matter?” panel. 📅 Sept. 28 🔗 bit.ly/4bunuYM

Rhode Island, tomorrow is Primary Election Day! Party Primaries are Wednesday, Sept. 9. Make your voice heard and cast your vote in the 2026 RI primaries. Make a plan to vote and encourage your friends, family, & neighbors to do the same! Get ready to vote with EPI’s Election Toolkit: bit.ly/3UC6ESc

A big thank you to the sponsors supporting EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference so far! Your support makes this year’s conference possible and keeps Progress in Motion across Rhode Island. Register or support EPI: bit.ly/4bunuYM

3, 2, 1… EPI Giving Month is here! This September, we’re aiming high with a goal of $150,000 and we need your support to get there! Join Progress in Motion by making a gift to EPI and helping us continue moving Rhode Island forward. 🔗 Give today: bit.ly/4bunuYM

September is EPI’s Giving Month: Progress in Motion! EPI Board Member Linda Shaw calls EPI “the little engine that could” — working every day to move Rhode Island toward a more equitable future. Support EPI and keep Progress in Motion: bit.ly/4bunuYM

EPI’s @weayonnoh.bsky.social & @alankrinsky.bsky.social attended PolicyLink’s Summit 2026, joining leaders from across the country to explore what it will take to build a nation that truly governs for all. Read the image description for more about their experience at the Summit.

We’re excited to announce Ellen Nissenbaum, Special Advisor at the @centeronbudget.bsky.social, as the Featured Speaker for EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference! She’ll bring deep expertise as we explore: What Will It Really Take? RI’s Response to a Changing Federal Landscape. bit.ly/4bunuYM

Big news to kick off EPI’s 2nd Annual Giving Month: Progress in Motion! We’re thrilled to welcome Joe Wilson Jr. as MC for EPI’s 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference on Sept. 28! We’re also working toward a bold $150K Giving Month goal. Support EPI. Keep Progress in Motion. bit.ly/4bunuYM

Through the Tisch Summer Fellows Program, Leah spent this summer working at EPI, learning, connecting, & getting a behind-the-scenes look at how research and advocacy turn into real policy change. TY, Leah, for spending your summer with us! We’ll miss you and can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

EPI Policy Analyst @divyanair.bsky.social recently joined the inaugural Data Storytelling Leadership Residency in NYC, exploring how data can become powerful stories that inspire change. Her project highlights EPI’s upcoming 2026 RI Standard of Need Report: What does it really cost to get by in RI?

More than 20,000 Rhode Islanders have lost SNAP benefits due to One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes. If you lost your benefits,reapplying may restore them if you now meet work requirements or qualify for an exemption. #SNAP #SNAPBenefits #FoodAssistance #RhodeIsland #RIFamilies