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Demystifying Democracy: Understanding the State Budget Process
What is the state budget, how does the budget-making process really work, and how can Rhode Islanders make their voices heard? On Saturday, March 29th, join Common Cause Rhode Island and the Economic Progress Institute for this free presentation and panel discussion to demystify the state budget.

What is the state budget, how does the budget-making process really work, and how can Rhode Islanders make their voices heard? On Saturday, March 29th, join Common Cause Rhode Island and the Economic Progress Institute for this free presentation and panel discussion to demystify the state budget.
Moderated by Linda Katz, co-founder and former director of the Economic Progress Institute.
Panelists:
- Nina Harrison, Policy Director at the Economic Progress Institute
- RI State Senator Alana DiMario (D-Narragansett, North Kingstown, New Shoreham)
- RI State Representative Terri Cortvriend (D-Middletown, Portsmouth)
- Thomas Mullaney, former RI State Budget Officer