Tag: Budget
While asking for more, states are slow to spend virus aid
Many states have yet to spend the federal funding they received more than a month ago to help with soaring costs related to the...
State leaders must lead on budget
State leaders are never able to please everyone when making tough decisions on the state budget. But it’s an open question this year whether...
How should legislative leaders prioritize state spending for fiscal 2021, given...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the state economy, shutting down or limiting the operations of thousands of businesses and forcing...
Five Questions With Jorge Elorza
Jorge O. Elorza | Mayor, Providence
1. What is your New Year’s resolution for the city? The long-term vision we have built over the...
Marijuana debate will signal health of Rhode Island’s legislative process
The General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 7 with a host of potentially contentious issues to address, including a budget deficit, the state lottery contract...
East Providence budget becomes law without mayor’s signature
EAST PROVIDENCE – Mayor Bob DaSilva has allowed the city’s $188 million fiscal year 2020 budget, a 3.2% increase over last year, to become...
Five Questions With Blake Filippi
Blake Filippi | Minority leader, R.I. House
1. You are the new House minority leader. How do you elevate the voices of a comparatively small...
Chamber opposes Raimondo sales tax expansion
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has recommended an expansion of the state sales tax to include professional services associated with commercial buildings, such as landscaping,...
Do you support Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s proposals to legalize adult...
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's fiscal 2020 budget proposal includes an “adult-use marijuana program,” which would legalize sales for recreational use.
The program would create a...
U.S. budget deficit jumps in first nine months of fiscal year
NEW YORK - The United States budget deficit widened by 16 percent to $607 billion three-quarters of the way through Donald Trump’s first full...
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