S2828 — Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026.

S2828 — Amends the Rhode Island works program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level effective July 1, 2026. · Informed CitizenryS2828 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to make significant changes for lawful permanent residents regarding benefits. The bill’s primary goal is to eliminate the waiting period that these in…Open in Informed Citizenry