Tag: R.I. Public Expenditure Council
Critics say state funding for electric bills isn’t enough
PROVIDENCE – Faced with historic winter electric rate hikes, state officials stepped in with nearly $36 million in funding to soften the blow.
While the...
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...
Groups call for timely distribution of funds from R.I.’s ARPA allocation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s businesses and organizations are calling on Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the state's legislative leaders to allocate a portion of...
Special election to determine fate of proposed bond issues for combined...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters will be going to the polls on March 2 to vote in the special referenda election on a series...