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When everyone pays their fair share, Rhode Island thrives. It’s time to Tax the Top 1%!
 
#TaxTop1%

The equity review shows the proposed budget still doesn’t go far enough. Too many Rhode Islanders are still being left out—on housing, transit, tax fairness, and more. Budgets should work for all of us.

Read the full review here: bit.ly/4cLQQTk

#EquityMatters #RIBudget #EconomicJustice #InvestInRI

What if Rhode Island raised $200M+ a year by asking the top 1% to pay their fair share?
That’s funding for healthcare, education, childcare, and economic stability—at a time when federal cuts are shifting costs to states.
On #TaxDay, let’s talk about fairness. #TaxThe1%

Imagine a tax system that reflects our priorities: thriving neighborhoods, great public schools, and an economy where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. That's within reach, but only if we ensure everyone contributes their fair share. 

#Taxthe1% #TaxDay

Because of you, our work continues.

Thank you to @bcbsri.bsky.social for supporting our work as a Leadership Sponsor. Your partnership helps drive meaningful impact across our state. We’re grateful for your support.

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Join us at the State House to support the workforce that powers Rhode Island.
Show up. Speak up. Wear blue.
 
📅 April 16 | 3:00 PM
📍 RI State House Library

RIC students—this is for you!

Want to better understand how public benefits work & how to navigate them?

Join our Spring Policy Institute training for students interested in supporting their communities and building real-world skills.

📅 April 20 | 5–6 PM
📍 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Guardo Hall

“We are RI students.
And of course we care."
 
🎥 Watch and listen to the 2026 Tax Justice Ambassadors Kingsley Dye & Alisson Aviles from Providence Student Union and Joseph Ortiz from ARISE.

Thank you to RICJ for hosting us.
 
#2026RITaxJusticeAmbassadors

Who is the budget really for?

An equity review helps answer that—by showing who benefits, where gaps exist, and how decisions impact real people. Because public dollars should work where they’re needed most.

Rhode Islanders are showing up—in the cold, in long lines. Because the decisions made here shape our lives.

#RhodeIsland #RIStateHouse #ShowUp #YourVoiceMatters #CivicEngagement #PolicyMatters #EquityMatters #CommunityVoices

$203M a year for Rhode Island.

That’s what taxing the top 1% could generate—funding healthcare, education, and child care when federal cuts are tightening state budgets.

Our team broke it all down on April 7. Watch:
bit.ly/4mjbahX

Yesterday’s Equity Review of the Governor’s proposed FY2027 budget, hosted by the Equity Impact Campaign, convened leaders and advocates at the State House.

The event highlighted the importance of using an equity lens to evaluate budget decisions and ensure policies reflect the needs of all RIers.

State budgets reflect our values—and who they serve.

Join us for an equity review of the Governor’s proposed FY2027 budget and what it means for communities across Rhode Island.

📍 State House Library
📅 April 7 | ⏰ 3–4 PM

Raising kids is expensive—and families shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Thank you Governor Dan McKee for joining us to support the Child Tax Credit, which would provide $325 to help Rhode Island families cover essential costs like diapers, food, and child care.

To everyone who gave, shared, supported, and believed in this work—thank you.
Donors. Board members. Individuals. Businesses. This entire community.
Because of you, we raised $27,789 with 143 donors.
You made this possible—and we’re so grateful.
And because of you, this work continues.

Today is the day.
We’re in the final hours.
401Gives ends at 6 PM.

⏰ Be ready for 4:01 PM—Donations starting at $5 will be matched (up to $25).
👉 Set your reminder and give: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

Our board members are all in.
Join them.
Help us hit $15,000 and unlock the full match—so we can keep fighting for fair taxes and stronger communities.
👉 Give now: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

When policy works, people thrive.
That’s why EPI matters.
Fair taxes.
Stronger communities.
Real support for working families.
We have a new goal—help us unlock the rest of our $15,000 match.
👉 Help power this work. 
Give Now: bit.ly/4dcSIFs
#401Gives

Mama Ain't Raise No Fool.
We know trickle-down doesn’t work.
Let’s talk tax justice. #AprilFools

Choosing justice can involve risk. But so does living with injustice. • Rhode Island Current Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, who fled war-torn Liberia as a teenager, knows where fear can lead: to paralysis when others ask for help.

COMMENTARY: From @epi-ri.bsky.social — "A life of dangerous unselfishness demands that when people are banging on the door, begging to be seen, protected, and valued, we choose courage over comfort, action over silence, and love and justice over fear."

The Ocean State Community Match is live now!!
The first $20,000 will be matched by the Rhode Island Foundation—up to $20 per donor, per organization.
A $5 minimum donation can go further today.
Support policies that expand health care, child care, and economic opportunity.

Give now: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

We’re ready. Are you?

At 12 PM, your impact goes even further—thanks to RI Energy, the first $25,000 will be matched (up to $500 per donor, per organization).

Every gift helps move policies forward that expand health care, child care, and economic opportunity.
Make your gift to EPI: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

Even the youngest among us know—401Gives is the moment to support a stronger Rhode Island. Give to EPI.

1 day to go.
What kind of Rhode Island do we want to build?

One where families can afford care.
Where opportunity is within reach.

That’s the work we do every day EPI and tomorrow, you can be part of it.

⏰ Starts 6 AM
First $15K matched

Give: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

Exciting news—double your impact!

Starting tomorrow at 6 AM for #401Gives, every dollar goes twice as far. The first $15,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Be ready to give: bit.ly/4dcSIFs

4 days until 401Gives!

When you give to EPI, you’re supporting research, advocacy, and policies that expand opportunity and improve lives across Rhode Island.

Together, we can build an economy that works for everyone.

Be ready to give March 31 & April 1.

#401Gives

March Madness, EPI style 🏀
From taxing the top 1% to investing in families—these are the policies we’re rooting for. Which ones are you rooting for?

Great turnout at Multilingual Education Advocacy Day 2026!

Thank you to everyone who showed up for #MEAD2026 to support multilingual learners and advance equitable education in Rhode Island.

For two decades, income tax changes have reduced Rhode Island’s revenue—costing billions.
We can fix this.
Support policies that ensure the top 1% pays their fair share.