Tag: Michael DiBiase
Bipartisan coalition rallies against ‘millionaires tax,’ ‘death tax’
PROVIDENCE – The Senate Lounge on Thursday became a rare venue for Smith Hill bipartisanship spurred by the growing opposition against proposals such as...
RIPEC: Rhode Island’s economy losing ground
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island economy has lost ground over the past decade due to an over-reliance on low-productivity industry sectors and government spending,...
General Assembly, business leaders spar over millionaires tax at Chamber luncheon
PROVIDENCE – General Assembly leaders showcased stark policy differences over state government operations and the taxes that fund them during the Greater Providence Chamber...
RIPEC: McKee’s FY 2027 budget controls spending but relies on ‘millionaires...
PROVIDENCE – Spending is relatively restrained following a period of extraordinary growth, however expenditures rely on a new "millionaires tax," The R.I. Public Expenditure...
Lardaro: Nov. disappointing for R.I. economy, but encouraging signs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island appears to be moving toward the end of a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said...
Employers moving cautiously when it comes to hiring
Employers are adopting a cautious and strategic approach to hiring in 2026, giving careful consideration to economic conditions, which are giving no clear indication...
New report warns rent control could shrink Providence’s housing supply, drive...
PROVIDENCE – Rent control could reduce the number of available rental units in the city and push more costs onto homeowners, according to a...
RIPEC: R.I. not in recession despite mixed economic signals in Q3
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is not in a recession, despite showing mixed economic signals in the third quarter, according to a report from the...
Departure of R.I. cannabis board chair leaves vacancy, questions at key...
As the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission undergoes a leadership change, questions about the timeline to find the commission's next chairperson and the compensation for...
RIPEC: State may need to reprioritize spending
PROVIDENCE – When it comes to where government resources are directed, Rhode Island has some bad habits, according to a report released Monday by...
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