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GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE has proposed cutting the state's 7% sales tax to 6.85%, but not everybody's excited by the idea. / COURTESY GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE'S OFFICE

McKee’s sales tax cut too small to matter much, some observers...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to cut the state's sales tax from 7% to 6.85% is getting a tepid reception from policy analysts and...
RHODE ISLAND'S economy continued to slow in November despite marking 17 months of consecutive expansion, according to University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: R.I.’s economic expansion continued to slow in November

PROVIDENCE – While Rhode Island marked its 17th consecutive month of economic expansion in November, the state's economy continued to show signs of slowing,...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economy slowed in October

PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy slowed in October despite marking 19 months of consecutive expansion, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Thursday. ...

Lardaro: Economy keeps accelerating

PROVIDENCE – The state's economy continued to accelerate in September, expanding for the 18th consecutive month, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro...

Lardaro: Acceleration of R.I. economy quickens

PROVIDENCE – The pace of Rhode Island’s economic recovery has picked up speed, expanding for the 17th consecutive month in August, University of Rhode...

Lardaro: R.I. economy shows signs of accelerating

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 16th consecutive month in July and there were hints of an accelerating pace of activity, University...

Commerce at crossroads: How will the gubernatorial election change R.I.’s economic...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee was in his element as he strolled along Main Street in East Greenwich one afternoon in July. It was another stop...

Lardaro: R.I. economy begins moving past pandemic

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 15th consecutive month in June,  showing signs it has truly begun to move past the pandemic,...

Lardaro: R.I. economy showing evidence of slowing

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 13th consecutive month in April, however there is evidence of some slowing, University of Rhode Island economist...

Lardaro: R.I. economic expansion continues but long-term weakness looms

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 12th consecutive month in March, but the future strength of the state’s economy is a concern, University...
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