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RIPEC: Rhode Island fire, police spending ranks among nation’s highest

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE a fire at a recently renovated hotel in Newport late Monday. Three firefighters were injured battling the fire at the Wayfinder Hotel. RHODE ISLAND SPENDING ON FIRE SERVICES ranks highest in the nation and police spending is among the top 10, according to the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. /SCOTT BARRETT / THE NEWPORT DAILY NEWS VIA AP

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island spends the most on fire protection and is among the top 10 states for police protection spending, according to a new report released Monday from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. Rhode Island ranks first nationally in fire protection spending per capita and relative to personal income in fiscal 2024. Police

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