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A man in a navy suit sits at a table signing a document while smiling up at a man in a gray suit holding up a clipboard with the signed paperwork. They're surrounded by a large group of cheering, applauding adults and several young children in front of a colorful classroom-themed banner with letters, numbers, and an American flag.

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June 16, 2026

Governor Signs Budget with $115M Medicaid Investment

Lawmakers prioritizes people with disabilities.
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Capitol TV broadcast of the Rhode Island House of Representatives chamber on June 5, 2026, overlaid with a bold green "PASSED" stamp with a checkmark, marking the passage of the FY2027 state budget.

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June 10, 2026

House & Senate Pass Budget with Medicaid Funding

The investment now goes to the Governor for approval.
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June 1, 2026

Proposed Rhode Island Budget Includes Full Rate Increase

The state's proposed budget includes full funding of a 100% Medicaid rate increase for providers of disability services.
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A speaker addresses a large crowd from a podium on the steps of a government building. Hundreds of advocates, many wearing blue, fill the plaza below. A sign language interpreter stands nearby.

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May 6, 2026

Hundreds of Advocates at the Rhode Island State House

"We shouldn't be up here every year arguing for the funds that there is no dispute we need. Let's end this now. Let's get the money in the budget."
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April 14, 2026

Tour the Rhode Island State House

You have never seen a free resource like this. Get comfortable before you go to the State House.
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April 9, 2026

New Report: RI Disability Services Contribute $851 Million to Economy

For too long, disability services have been framed as a cost. The new data tells a different story.
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Aerial nighttime view of the Rhode Island State House dome lit bright green, with the gold statue on top visible against a city skyline filled with lights and buildings in Providence.

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March 26, 2026

Rhode Island State House Shines Green for Inclusion

Why is the State House green?
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January 22, 2026

CPNRI Releases 2025 Annual Report

Take a look inside the best annual report yet.
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October 16, 2025

The Hidden Café in the State House | Disability Employment

The woman serving Governors and state lawmakers.
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June 24, 2025

Human Services Advocacy Day | Inside Look

300 + advocates, families and community leaders came together for...
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