Tag: Michael DiBiase
RIPEC: ‘Growing headwinds’ for R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Concerning trends across several key indicators suggest "growing headwinds" for Rhode Island’s economy, according to a new report from the Rhode Island...
Federal budget leaves a big, beautiful question mark over R.I.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee sprung to action, pledging to “activate” his cabinet to prepare for federal funding cuts in a video clip released hours...
RIPEC: Troubled housing commission needs reform
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is calling on state officials to reform the R.I. Housing Resources Commission, saying it suffers from...
RIPEC: Wealth tax is no solution to state’s fiscal challenges
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is expressing concerns about legislation that would increase the state's top income tax rate from 5.99%...
RIPEC: R.I.’s economy showed weakness despite adding 800 jobs in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy showed weakness in the first quarter of 2025 despite adding 800 jobs, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and...
RIPEC: Major shift in R.I. tax revenue creating imbalances
PROVIDENCE – A major shift in state and local tax revenue has significantly affected K-12 education, economic opportunity and housing affordability in Rhode Island,...
RIPEC: R.I.’s economy showed growth, signs of weakness in Q4
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy showed signs of weakening in the fourth quarter, despite experiencing strong growth in key economic sectors, according to a...
R.I. Foundation, Annenberg Institute create commission to assess state’s education funding...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and the Annenberg Institute at Brown University are launching a new education committee to study, assess and make...
State agencies are hot to hire in FY26 budget requests
State budget officials made it clear: There’s no money for extras in the upcoming fiscal 2026 spending plan, so don’t ask.
But that didn’t stop nearly...
RIPEC: State has ‘spending problem’
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council on Friday released a report outlining the fiscal challenges now facing lawmakers ahead of the fiscal...
- Featured Event -
