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One RI Legislative Platforms


Each year the One RI Steering Committee develops a legislative platform that proposes modest expansions or improvements in work support programs that would improve the economic vitality of our residents and our state.  The platform includes proposals in the areas of income security, food, child care, health care, housing, and education and training.  For current and past platforms, click on the links below.

2008 One RI Legislative Platform Summary
A summary of legislative proposals that the One RI Coalition is promoting to help Rhode Islanders meet  basic needs.

2008 Do No Harm Platform Summary
A summary of budget cutsincluded in the Governor's FY08 Supplemental and FY09 Budgets that the One RI Coalition opposes.

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Previous Legislative Platforms

  • Click here for 2007 (FY 2008) Platform
  • Click here for a summary of the 2007 Platform (FY 2008)
  • Click here for a summary of the 2007 "Do No Harm" Campaign
  • Click here for 2006 (FY 2007) Platform
  • Click here for 2005 (FY 2006) Platform  



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