One in three Rhode Islanders depend on Medicaid. That’s why there’s grave concern if the Senate passes Trump’s budget plan, which includes massive cuts to the health insurance program. We’ll talk about what’s at stake with Rhode Island representative Gabe Amo. Also, RIPTA officials are facing a $33 million deficit. Lawmakers in the General Assembly need to pass a budget with the money to fill that gap, or cut bus lines and schedules throughout the state. And we speak with Westerly documentarian Hilary Steinman, who tackles the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act in her new film “Change, Not Charity.” Plus: A look back on the week in Rhode Island politics, and a few tips on what to do this week.
Links:
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 30, 2025
- Artscape: New documentary tells the emotional story of the people who worked for decades to pass the ADA
- Atlantis Rising (May 30 – June 1)
- WaterFire’s first lighting of the season (May 31)
- PVD Cellofest (May 30 – 31)
Guests:
- U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (D, RI-1)
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Liza Burkin, board president of the Providence Streets Coalition
- Hilary Steinman, producer for “Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act”
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