Latino Policy Institute

05/28/2026

Cuts to Medicaid and healthcare tax credits affect all of us – our communities will be sicker, wait times at the ER and clinics will be longer, and costs will go up for all.

Write to your state legislators TODAY & ask them to support H 7466/S 2255 and H 8137/S 2811 to protect affordable healthcare access

05/12/2026

This last Friday, the Immigrant Coalition of RI sat with local, state and federal leaders for a round table conversation centered on how immigration polices are impacting Rhode Island.

These conversations are essential to inform decision makers directly from the people that serve communities impacted by ICE and immigration polices.

Thank you to everyone who joined and made this conversation impactful!

05/04/2026

, and the Immigration Research Initiative are proud to co-author a new report examining the economic and fiscal impacts of deportation in Rhode Island.

This isn’t just a moral issue — it’s an economic one.

Our findings highlight how the removal of immigrants from their communities affects Rhode Island’s workforce, businesses, and long-term economic stability. When families are disrupted, the ripple effects are felt across our entire state.

📊 Read the report and learn what’s at stake in our bio

05/04/2026

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We are thrilled to share this year's with you! https://rikidscount.org/factbook/

As our Executive Director Paige Parks shared: "Every element of the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook is done with intentionality. Each year, the cover art is deeply meaningful and tells a story about that year, milestones, or loved ones that inspired us throughout the writing process. Thank you Gail Greenwood of Greenwood Associates for brilliantly translating [our] deep emotions into beautiful art.

This year’s Factbook is inspired by and dedicated to Rhode Island’s immigrant children. Many thanks to Conexión Latina Newport for your assistance in creating this beautiful image of immigrant children expressing joy and love. In the background is the iconic pine cone of Federal Hill-- La Pigna- a traditional Italian symbol of hospitality, abundance, quality, and welcome. Much like the ancestors of early Italian immigrants, today’s immigrant children and their families have come to the United States as political refugees seeking better economic opportunities.

And in their hands, are hearts- symbols of love- and in those hearts are the words Estamos Aqui which means “We are here". This is a phrase the Latino Policy Institute has adopted to resist the attacks on the Latino community. Latinos have always been here and will continue to be here. Thank you Marcela Betancur at Latino Policy Institute for allowing us to echo your campaign."

As for the data! -- Rhode Island’s children and families continue to experience both progress and persistent challenges. This year’s Factbook highlights areas of improvement in health and education, alongside increasing economic strain, ongoing racial and ethnic disparities, and emerging concerns about the availability of data needed to inform policy and decision-making.

Ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive will require sustained attention to equity, economic stability, and the use of reliable data to guide decision-making.

04/29/2026

No Rhode Islander should be forced to choose between caring for a family member or loved one and their paycheck – join the movement in support of expanding paid family leave in RI and ask your legislators to support H 7968 & S 2737!

04/08/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to share that the Latino Policy Institute has received an anonymous pledge of $7,500 per year for 3 years.

This is a meaningful milestone for our organization and the first individual gift we have received at this level. It is a powerful investment in our mission and in the long-term work of advancing equity, research, and opportunity for Latino communities in Rhode Island.

To this anonymous donor, thank you. Your generosity gives this work momentum.
If you believe in what we’re building, consider making a monthly or annual gift to support the Latino Policy Institute.

Visit thelatinopolicy.org/donate to make a gift today.

04/01/2026

[Gasps in Spanish] 😱

We hit our goal!!
Rhode Island showed up for LPI and we are beyond grateful.

Thanks to you, this work does not stop. Funded, fired up, and ready to fight.

Gracias. En serio. Gracias.
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03/31/2026

✨We are live. ✨

401Gives is open right now and runs through April 1 at 6pm.

Policy changes lives. LPI has been proving that in Rhode Island for over 20 years. Today you can be part of it.

Give now. thelatinopolicy.org/401gives

03/30/2026

Latino voices belong in every policy conversation in this state. LPI makes sure they are there.

Give on 401Gives and keep this work going. Starting March 31 at 6am.

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03/30/2026

healthcare access. Early childhood investment. These are not extras. They are the foundation.

LPI fights for both every single day. Give on 401Gives starting March 31 at 6am.

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