Tag: Millionaires Tax
Are you confident Rhode Island can grow jobs if lawmakers approve...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed state budget for next fiscal year includes a so-called ‘millionaires tax’ that some business groups have criticized as burdensome...
For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance
The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
Can we grow jobs with a wealth tax?
Most voters would agree that Rhode Island needs new sources of revenue.
The challenge, of course, exemplified by the debate over Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s...
McKee seeks ‘millionaires tax’ in record $14.86B spending proposal
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released a $14.86 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year that includes a so-called 'millionaires...
4 common sense measures to help R.I. businesses
From stunning coastlines to a world-class culinary scene, the Ocean State has so much to offer everyone who visits and lives here. Unfortunately, our...
Don’t tax the builders of our economy – support them instead
As Rhode Islanders, we pride ourselves on grit, ingenuity and community – values that built this state and fuel its economy to this day....
Hasbro HQ vs. RIPTA funding: What’s at stake under a potential...
While Gov. Daniel J. McKee pledged to not raise taxes during his 2025 State of the State address, a crowd of progressive advocates gathered...
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...
Mass. keeps new immigrant driver’s license law; Healey makes history
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts voters have voted against repealing a new law allowing immigrants who are in the country illegally to obtain state driver's...
Mass. voters weighing stark choice for governor, millionaires tax
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts voters are weighing starkly different candidates for governor as they cast their ballots.
The election pits Democrat Maura Healey, who would...
