A 7- Point Affordability Agenda for Rhode Island’s Older Adults

February 1, 2026 |
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by Carol Anne Costa and Maureen Maigret, for Senior Agenda Coalition of RI As Rhode Island’s older population faces rising costs in housing, healthcare, and daily living, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) is advancing a bold 2026 7- Point Affordability Agenda for Older Adults. This agenda focuses on practical, achievable policy changes…

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Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island Fall Conference

August 25, 2025 |
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Navigating Choppy Waters is the theme of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI Conference on September 25th from 9am to 1pm at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet – and Shelter From the Storm Expo will be presented by United Healthcare. Ready to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and find shelter from the storm? Join this empowering day of insights,…

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Senior Agenda Coalition of RI unveils its 2025 legislative priorities at forum – Herb Weiss

March 17, 2025 |

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo, top: Retiring SACRI Director Robert Cox received a House Citation from House Speaker Joe Shekarchi by Rep. Lauren Carson at Legislative Forum.  Cox here with SACRI Executive Director Carol Anne Costa  On March 14, 2025, hundreds of older Rhode Islanders, aging network providers, state officials, and lawmakers gathered at the…

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Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island forum, “Uniting Voices for Meaningful Advocacy”

March 4, 2025 |
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Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island 2025 Legislative Leader’s Forum – “Uniting Voices for Meaningful Advocacy” The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) is hosting the annual Legislative Leader’s Forum, “Uniting Voices for Meaningful Advocacy” a pivotal event focused on shaping the future of aging, policy and legislative work in Rhode Island. This forum…

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