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rihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 2d

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social and Rep. Tina Spears attended @epi-ri.bsky.social's Annual Policy & Budget Conference recently.

Speaker Shekarchi was one of the featured speakers, where he shared insight on the budget process in Rhode Island.

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for joining us!

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 5d

This is the moment when we remember: "We are the People."

We Are The People!

This is EPI's love letter to you❤️📣🔥

🫡🫡🫡Video courtesy of @steveahlquist.bsky.social

#wethepeople #theconstitution #democracy #whatdemocracylookslike

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 5d

Ending the week how we started it: Inspired!

If you missed the "We See You" ceremony with Eugenie Rose Belony & Max Beattie at our 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, or if you need a reminder of who you are...

This is the moment we say to each other, "We see you!"

youtu.be/K1tUWrpaNMU

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We See You! You Are "We the People!"

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 6d

Name that tune! (Or as the case may be, name that podcast!🫡🔥😂)

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Name that tune, Peeps!

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 7d

EPI Executive Director @weayonnoh.bsky.social: Stop the blame game & end the government shutdown now!

Full statement here: bit.ly/46xDO99

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, Peeps!

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 9d

New episode: Law 401 asks, “How Attractive is the Big Beautiful Bill?”
SNAP & Medicaid cuts. Civil rights at stake. What’s fair in tax policy?
Guest: @weayonnoh.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

#Law401 #EconomicJustice #bigbeautifulbill

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 9d

Easy to see why the AP history & civics students of East Prov. HS revered @greggamore.bsky.social/ @risecstate.bsky.social, because he showed his chops at our conf. this morning. His takeaway? Democracy is strong when we nurture it, but fragile when we take it for granted.

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you!

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Roger Williams University School of Law @rwulaw.bsky.social · 9d

Today at EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference—
Tomorrow on Law 401: The “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, civil rights at stake. Guest: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies @epi-ri.bsky.social @weayonnoh.bsky.social
🎧 linktr.ee/rwulaw
#Law401 #bigbeautifulbill

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 9d

After a minute or 2, the EPI hipsters are back together again. Watch them change the world.🫡🫡🫡

@divyanair.bsky.social, @hperezaponte.bsky.social

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 9d

EPI appreciates @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, @tanzister.bsky.social, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @rebeccakislak.bsky.social & Rep. Tina Spears for joining our conference this morning. And we appreciate the Speaker's ringing speech on confronting & solving big problems in the budget making process!

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you for coming out & supporting. We appreciate you!

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 13d

Join us this Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza for EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.

Final call for tickets or to donate to our inaugural Giving Month: givebutter.com/EPI2025

🫡🫡🫡 to the Nellie Mae Educational Foundation!

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 16d

Peeps —⏰1 week to go!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza for EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.

Themed "We the People: The Rhode Forward!," the event will honor everyday Rhode Islanders, advance equity & democracy, & stir your soul.

Tickets: givebutter.com/EPI2025

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 20d

🫡 these organizations for hosting resource tables at our conference!

@riaclu.bsky.social - Know Your Rights
@commoncauseri.bsky.social - Expanding Voting Rights in RI
@freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social RI - free books!
@risecstate.bsky.social - Voter reg. & small biz resources

🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 21d

EPI's Fall Policy Institute @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social is where policy meets people power. We invite Rhode Island College students to learn more about this program, which we're launching today!

Virtual kick-off & orientation are set for Tues., Sept. 23, 12-1 PM.

Register! bit.ly/4gwwWvZ

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 22d

On Monday, Sept. 29, at the Crowne Plaza, we gather for equity & democracy: EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Grateful for the generous support of United Way of RI, Eastern Bank, Navigant Credit Union, Neighborhood Health Plan & United Healthcare!

Tickets! bit.ly/4fx4rh4

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks to Papitto Opportunity Connection & all our sponsors for backing EPI’s 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM, the Crowne Plaza, Warwick.

🎟️ bit.ly/4fx4rh4

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 22d

Grateful to our sponsors, including @bcbsri.bsky.social, for powering EPI's 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29, 8-11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, as we advance equity & democracy under the theme We the People: The Rhode Forward!

Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4. Thanks!

Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 23d

We the People: The Rhode Forward isn’t just a conference. It’s a celebration of you. This year, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs: on the people of RI.

Thank you to these generous sponsors: United Way RI, Eastern Bank, Navigant CU, Neighborhood HPRI & UHC!

Tickets here! bit.ly/4fx4rh4

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 23d

From community organizers & educators to health care providers, small business owners & young leaders, we are honoring the everyday voices who are ready to lead the Rhode Forward.

Join us Sept. 29 at the Crowne Plaza to stand in solidarity & celebrate our collective power.

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 23d

We the People: The Rhode Forward isn’t just a conference. It’s a celebration of you. This year, we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs: on the people of RI.

We offer huge thanks to our sponsors @bcbsri.bsky.social & Papitto Opportunity Connection!

Buy your ticket today! bit.ly/4fx4rh4

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 23d

From community organizers & educators to health care providers, small business owners & young leaders, we are honoring the everyday voices who are ready to lead the Rhode Forward.

Join us Sept. 29 at the Crowne Plaza to stand in solidarity & celebrate our collective power.

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