‘People’s State of the State’ protest makes homelessness center of attention

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 1,373

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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As lawmakers and guests made their way to the House floor to hear Gov. Dan McKee outline his vision for a better Rhode Island, progressive advocates filled the State House rotunda early Tuesday night to provide theirs — one calling on McKee and other state leaders to make more commitments toward reducing homelessness.

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