The Latino Policy Institute at RWU
Committed to examining & communicating the evolving
Latino experience in RI
Stimulating Public Policy
The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) at Roger Williams University seeks to stimulate public policy discourse by objectively examining and communicating the evolving Latino experience in Rhode Island.
The Latino Policy Institute partnered with Common Cause RI on Democracy for Real, an event aimed at educating the public on how a bill successfully becomes a law in Rhode Island. Featured speakers included: Senator Sandra Cano, Paige Clausius-Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, and Steph Machado from WPRI-TV.
Featured Report
Read Latino Policy Institute’s 2022 Annual Report, including a message from LPI Executive Director Marcela Betancur, an overview of our major legislative wins in 2022, and more.
Featured Article
Governor Dan McKee is expected to sign a bill that makes Rhode Island the 18th state to allow people to apply for a driver’s license regardless of their immigration status.