ProJo: Opinion/Kallman and Speakman: RI needs a dedicated source of funding for affordable housing

Meghan Kallman and June Speakman

Meghan Kallman is the state senator for District 15, Pawtucket and North Providence. June Speakman is the state representative for District 68, Bristol and Warren.

There is a housing crisis in Rhode Island. More than 35% of households in our state spend upwards of 30% of their income on housing, leaving too little money for food, clothing, transportation and other essential needs, and no money for savings for their children's future.

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