Main Street Rhode Island is seeking $150,000 from the state to continue technical assistance trainings and public programming into FY2027. We have two bills submitted, S 2676 and H 8316, that will go in front of the House and Senate Finance Committees in mid-April (likely around April 16th). The hearings are typically scheduled only 48 hours in advance, so we want to start preparing now!
1. Contact your representatives
You can find you representatives using this tool. Let them know that you support the Main Street RI funding bills and why. This is especially important if your legislator is on the House or Senate Finance Committees!
2. Submit written testimony
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These will be emailed to the Finance Clerks once the hearing is scheduled. We will update this page with submission instructions then.
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Although you are invited to write your own from scratch, here are draft template letters:
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The best testimonies are specific and unique, explaining how you, your business, or community have benefited from the Main Street RI program.
3. Testify at a hearing
It’s most impactful to come tell your story in person! We will update this page once the hearing dates are published.
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