Tag: Michael DiBiase
Elorza launches voter education campaign ahead of pension bond ballot referendum
PROVIDENCE – City finances are not the most interesting - or understandable - topic.
But lawmakers are trying to get voters excited about the not-so-sexy...
RIPEC report warns of increasing general revenue spending trend
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is warning state policymakers about an increasing trend in general revenue spending, while calling for the...
Providence City Council backs pension obligation bond
PROVIDENCE – A pitch to borrow more than $500 million to funnel into the city’s pension system now rests with state lawmakers, after receiving...
GA bill on Providence pension bond introduced ahead of City Council...
PROVIDENCE - A proposal to borrow more than $500 million to fix the city’s beleaguered pension system is gaining traction among city and state...
Legislators slow to address tax incentive program deemed ineffective
An R.I. Office of Revenue Analysis report critical of a 28-year-old tax incentive program intended to create jobs hasn’t exactly inspired legislators to move...
RIPEC-Bryant report: R.I. economic recovery lagging nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic recovery continues to lag the nation despite improvements across several key measures in the fourth quarter of 2021, according...
Providence group recommends borrowing $500M to address pension crisis
PROVIDENCE - Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s contested pension obligation bond idea has resurfaced, but at a lower amount and with more protections that could...
Five Questions With: Michael DiBiase
Michael DiBiase is CEO and president of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. He previously served five years as the state’s director of administration....
Editor’s Choice: RIPEC CEO to discuss economy with Greater Newport Chamber
EDITOR’S CHOICE
RIPEC CEO to discuss economy with Greater Newport Chamber THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold an Economic Update Luncheon, hosted by...
RIPEC, Bryant report shows improved state economic outlook in Q3
PROVIDENCE – Several economic indicators suggest the state’s economy is on the rebound, according to a new report published by the Rhode Island Public...