ONE RI PRESS
Social service providers talk hard economy (Westerly Sun, 4.25.08)
Linda Katz, Director of Policy at the Poverty Institute, says of the proposed state budget cuts..."You can probably talk to one of your neighbors and figure out that....one of these issues impacts them".
Basic needs group talks state budget; advocates public action (Westerly Sun, 4.23.08)
Heidi Collins, Director of Public Education at the Poverty Institute, says..."this is a way to discuss the budget breakdown at the local level and help people to have a voice in the process".
One RI tries to stop budget cuts (Pawtucket Times 3.26.08)
One Rhode Island’s Heidi Collins urged the members of various groups within the coalition to phone and e-mail their legislators, as well as key members of the General Assembly leadership to advocate for the group’s agenda in the coming weeks while key budget decisions are being made.
The cupboard is getting bare (Providence Journal, 3.14.08)
During a meeting of local advocates and service providers discussing proposed budget cuts, Linda Katz, Policy Director, said "I think we are fighting for the soul of our state."
ONE RI TESTIMONY
RI NOW Testimony in Support of Restoring Budget Cuts (3.13.07)
Click here to read testimony submitted to the House Finance Committee. 
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