Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Senate committee approves amended cannabis legislation
PROVIDENCE – The Senate Committee on the Judiciary voted in favor of passing amended legislation that would legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis in the...
Business leaders painting gloomy picture of PPP taxation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island business leaders are painting a gloomy picture for the state if Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to tax forgivable Paycheck...
McKee opposes levy on sugary beverages; PPP tax threshold under review
PROVIDENCE - Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday said he opposes legislation in the General Assembly calling for a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on bottled and...
Business leaders press fight against PPP taxation
CRANSTON - Rhode Island business leaders recently met with Gov. Daniel J. McKee in their bid to derail his proposal to tax Paycheck Protection...
McKee taking ‘wait and see’ approach on cannabis legislation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee said he is adopting a “wait and see” approach regarding recreational marijuana legislation that is sitting at a...
R.I. business community mobilizing against added income tax bracket, PPP tax
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island business community is mobilizing to urge the General Assembly to rethink proposed legislation aimed at increasing income taxes on...
Four types of R.I. businesses need to require proof of vaccination...
PROVIDENCE – Four types of businesses in Rhode Island will be required to check the vaccination status of customers, if they want to open...
McKee opposes GA bills taxing high-income earners
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday said he opposes legislation in the General Assembly that would raise personal income taxes on the...
McKee to drop mask mandate for vaccinated adults, will lift business...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Friday from the Statehouse steps that beginning on May 18, fully vaccinated adults will no longer need...
So far, businesses hopeful about Matos
Members of the small-business community have been buoyed by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ initial actions in her role as Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration...
