Tag: Michael DiBiase
WINDFALL WOES: Some R.I. communities slow to deploy ARPA millions before...
When Rhode Island cities and towns were awarded more than $500 million in COVID-19 relief money three years ago, it was a welcome infusion...
RIPEC: Q2 results show state’s economy continues to move in positive...
PROVIDENCE – Strong results across key economic indicators in the second quarter show that the state’s economy continues to move in a positive direction,...
RIPEC: State’s property tax system broken
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Expenditure Council on Thursday will release a new report on property taxation across Rhode Island that it says is...
CHASING WEALTH: Incomes in some R.I. communities have climbed in last...
Kevin Breene’s family history in West Greenwich goes back 11 generations, beginning when the rural hamlet had a few hundred residents and was one...
Must R.I. give Citizens what it wants?
The 11th-hour budget amendment submitted by Gov. Daniel J. McKee asking to overhaul how Rhode Island-based banks are taxed had some questioning whether the...
Income gaps highlight stark differences in communities
In a state as small as Rhode Island, dramatic shifts and differences in wealth should be few and far between.
But as this week’s cover...
Strong job growth powers R.I. economy in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Job growth helped power the state’s economy in the first quarter of 2024, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and the Center...
RIPEC: Legislative proposals could significantly worsen R.I.’s business tax climate
PROVIDENCE – While Rhode Island has marginally improved its national standing on the Tax Foundation’s Business Tax Climate, bills before the General Assembly could...
Pension advisory group outlines various reform options in final report
PROVIDENCE – Full or partial cost-of-living adjustment restorations, decreased retirement ages and caps on early retirement penalties are all on the table for consideration,...
Voters usually say yes to bond issues. Are local, state officials...
It’s not a great time to borrow.
Talk to anyone who recently took out a mortgage or a car loan, now paying interest rates not...
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