Tag: Michael DiBiase
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...
Underlying issues cloud state’s positive economy in Q4, RIPEC says
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy showed positive results in the fourth quarter of 2023 even though underlying issues remain, according to a new report...
Sales tax cut discussion on hold
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is still trying to provide tax relief to state business and residents even though he failed to reduce...
RIPEC urges fiscal ‘restraint’ for FY 2025 state budget
PROVIDENCE – With the historic infusion of federal revenues from pandemic relief programs expiring and a reversal of record state revenue surpluses, the state’s general...
Some Providence politicians, policy analysts say it’s time to raise taxes
It’s not often that politicians preemptively push for more taxes.
Yet a new report adopted by the Providence City Council on Thursday, Jan. 4, recommends potential tax...
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