Faith leaders will press R.I. officials on health care, housing
“One of the coalition’s priorities is legislation to ensure that all children, regardless of immigration status, qualify for health insurance under the state’s ‘RIte Track’ healthcare program.
‘We feel we have an obligation to address poverty and inequality, and there isn’t anything more moral than making sure children have the health care they need, especially during a pandemic,’ said David Veliz, the coalition’s director and lead organizer. ‘This bill is a no-brainer for us. Every kid would have health care.'”