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Governor Raimondo released her FY17 budget in February. We have
highlighted several areas that are important to the fiscal health of the
state and its residents. 

Our latest report, “The State of Working Rhode Island: Workers of Color”, highlights the many challenges facing Rhode Island workers, showing the many areas where workers of color fare less well than others.

Guide to Assistance

Find programs offering assistance with income, food, child care, health care, housing, and utilities:

Access the Guide


Cost of Living Calculator

Find out how much you need to make to pay your bills with our Cost of Living Calculator.

Cost of Living Calculator

Projects

RHODE ISLAND HEALTH COVERAGE PROJECT

A joint initiative of EPI and RI KIDS COUNT, the project gives consumers a voice in the state’s implementation of federal health care reform.


RI WORKFORCE ALLIANCE

A coalition
dedicated to ensuring that our state has a dynamic and comprehensive
workforce development system that meets the needs of employers and
workers, especially those with low skills.