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Trailhead improvements are underway at the Canonchet Brook Preserve.

Tim Mooney, The Nature Conservancy

June 5, 2025

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Gregg Amore: Faith in Democracy

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Meet the Faces of Democracy: Kathy Placencia

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Concern Over Education and Family Services in Rhode Island

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Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs

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The 50: Rhode Island

Demystifying how democracy works and building a bench of future leaders. Find out about the collaborative Rhode Island civic engagement program led by Democratic and Republican elected officials.

RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations

February 12, 2025

Across the country, education officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from…

Worker-owned cannabis co-ops in RI aim for economic justice

January 10, 2025

Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war…

RI Kids Count Event Highlights Collaboration in Childhood Advocacy

December 16, 2024

The Rhode Island Kids Count 24th Annual Celebration of Children’s Health and Well-Being event highlighted…

¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso

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Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this…

This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics

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After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid…

This election season, rely on information you can trust

October 15, 2024

RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore with timely resources to ensure every eligible Rhode Islander…

RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations

February 12, 2025

Across the country, education officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from…

¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso

December 6, 2024

Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this…

Initiative Aims To Boost Financial Aid Accessibility For College Students

August 11, 2024

RISLA is working to improve year-over-year drop-offs in FAFSA completions.

Marinel Russo: Supporting Educators

July 8, 2024

Russo oversees projects such as T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood RI, a scholarship and workforce development program…

$50,000 in scholarships for high school seniors

May 7, 2024

Fund aims to make postsecondary education accessible for all students, especially those in low-income and…

Hortencia Zavala Foundation: Empowering Young Talent

November 23, 2023

Education is the key to unlocking countless opportunities and achieving personal and professional success. However,…

Summer EBT Program To Support State’s Diverse Child Population

June 7, 2024

In an effort to address food insecurity year-round, Rhode Island joins 34 states in the…

Identifying and Addressing the Gaps and Challenges within the mental and behavioral health workforce pipeline

December 7, 2023

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains highly stigmatized and…

Debunking Misinformation In Hispanic Communities To Avoid A Triple-Demic

October 22, 2023

Winter is coming, and so are the viruses that we’ve come to know as the…

Culturally tailored programs boosts colonoscopy rates among Latinos in Providence

February 24, 2022

Colon cancer causes about 11 percent of cancer deaths among Hispanic-Latino males and nine percent…

A Dangerous Mix: High Ozone Levels And Obesity

August 9, 2020

A hot summer may worsen chronic health problems for Latinos

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Gregg Amore: Faith in Democracy

May 23, 2025

Rhode Island’s Secretary of State discusses voter participation and civic engagement and who inspired him to serve in public office.

Improving policymakers’ understanding of the community’s needs

March 24, 2025

The Latino Policy Institute focuses in areas including education, economic equity, housing, health, and workforce development.

RI Kids Count Event Highlights Collaboration in Childhood Advocacy

December 16, 2024

The Rhode Island Kids Count 24th Annual Celebration of Children’s Health and Well-Being event highlighted recent data findings, emphasized ongoing disparities among vulnerable populations, and announced the nonprofit’s 2025 legislative…

This Thanksgiving, it’s not only OK, but necessary to talk politics

November 27, 2024

After a long and grueling election season, we need to connect with and not avoid one another.

Collaborative Community Outreach On Person-Centered Planning

August 30, 2024

The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC), in partnership with LAZO Rhode Island and IN2U Relationships, is reaching out to Spanish-speaking individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families…

Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English

April 4, 2024

The findings of the Pew Research Center report are consistent with ongoing trends that signify a decades-long shift within the U.S. Hispanic and Latino community – a preponderance for English.

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