An investigation by the Public’s Radio found landlords rarely face consequences for failing to comply with state laws meant to protect children from exposure to lead paint.
Nina Sparling
Nina Sparling is a reporter with The Public's Radio's investigative team. She has written for outlets including The New York Times, The Paris Review, Vogue, Logic Magazine, and the Global Investigative Journalism Network. Her radio work has appeared on Marketplace, KQED, Alaska Public Media, Capital Public Radio, and with the podcast 70 Million.
Posted inHealth, Housing, Local
Concerned about lead paint in your home? Here are some places to look for help.
Most of the housing stock in Rhode Island was built before 1978, which means it likely contains lead-based paint. That’s dangerous for children, who can experience life–long consequences if they’re exposed to lead paint. Our series Renters at Risk explores what this means to Rhode Islanders. Getting rid of lead paint entirely is expensive. Instead, […]
Posted inBusiness, Local
Tenant group sues landlord, alleging retaliation against organizing efforts
A group of tenants has filed a lawsuit in district court against Rhode Island landlord Jeffrey Butler and his Warwick-based real estate company, alleging violations of state law protecting renters from certain forms of retaliation. The suit, brought by attorneys from the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and the Center for Justice on behalf of four […]
Posted inArticle, Business, Local, Politics
U.S. Senators discuss crisis of migrant children working dangerous jobs
Lawmakers also introduced multiple new bills intended to better protect migrant teens from labor exploitation.
Posted inBusiness, En Español, Immigration, Labor
Las jornadas de 21 horas de un adolescente en New Bedford
Cómo un adolescente inmigrante intentó combinar entre ir al bachillerato y trabajar en las noches en una procesadora de productos del mar.
Posted inEn Español, Immigration, Labor, Local
Adolescentes inmigrantes trabajaron en empleos riesgosos en procesadoras de productos del mar en New Bedford
El Departamento del Trabajo de EE. UU. está investigando posibles violaciones de leyes sobre empleo infantil, pago de horas extras y antirepresalias en dos procesadoras y una agencia de empleo con sede en Rhode Island
Posted inArticle, Business
A New Bedford teenager’s 21-hour days
Underage and Unprotected: How a migrant teen tried to juggle going to high school and working overnights at a seafood processor.
Posted inArticle, Business, Labor
Underage and Unprotected: Migrant teens worked in risky jobs in New Bedford seafood processing plants
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating possible violations of child labor, overtime pay, and anti-retaliation laws at two processors and one Rhode Island-based staffing agency
Posted inArticle, Business
‘They’re gonna take my house. That’s what went through my head’ Why Woonsocket homeowners don’t have access to tax sale protections
A Rhode Island law protects homeowners from losing their house after falling behind on property taxes or utility bills. But a new investigation by The Public’s Radio found that homeowners in Woonsocket have been blocked from accessing those protections.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Six Rhode Island communities vote to ban retail cannabis sales
Cannabis retailers will be allowed in 33 of the state’s 39 cities and towns.
