Demystifying Democracy: I'm Just a Bill (Held for Further Study)

Our first Demystifying Democracy event of 2020 will focus on how a bill becomes a law in Rhode Island and how you can get involved.

State Representative Lauren Carson (D-Newport)
Common Cause Rhode Island Board Member and Save the Bay Advocacy Coordinator Jed Thorp
State Representative Katherine Kazarian (D-Providence)
*Panelists subject to change*

Demystifying Democracy: Who's Counting Anyway?: Understanding the Census

Our second Demystifying Democracy event of 2020 will focus on understanding the Census and how Rhode Island is preparing for an accurate Census Count in 2020.

The United States Census takes place every 10 years. The data collected by the census determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and is also used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities.

Debb Smith/U.S. Census Bureau, Marcela Betancur/Latino Policy
Institute
*Panelists subject to change*

Demystifying Democracy- All Politics is Local (Government): Understanding Municipal Government in Rhode Island

Our last Demystifying Democracy event of 2020 will focus on municipal government in Rhode Island and how it operates. Attendees will learn about city/town charters, ordinances, local government departments, etc.

Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch Attorney Amy Goins

*Panelists subject to change*