Government

June 20, 2021

Reclaim RI responds to House budget that refuses to increase taxes on the one percent

“There is still time for the Assembly to do the right thing, and we hope that our state’s leaders will amend the budget to bring some fairness to our state taxes and invest in our communities for the long term,”...
Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more
June 20, 2021

Speaker Shekarchi on the 2022 budget: Tax cuts, affordable housing and more
Speaker Shekarchi said he is careful about the tax structure because “I don’t want to drive businesses...
Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent
June 15, 2021

Advocates press Speaker Shekarchi to increase taxes on the one percent
“In 2006, Governor Carcieri cut taxes on the wealthiest Rhode Islanders,” noted Martinez Youngs. “Because of these...
General Assembly passes good unemployment insurance legislation for the wrong reason
May 20, 2021

General Assembly passes good unemployment insurance legislation for the wrong reason
Republicans (and many Democrats, sadly) are saying that unemployment benefits are too good, and that people are...
Dozens testify against the Wyatt in Senate Committee meeting
May 18, 2021

Dozens testify against the Wyatt in Senate Committee meeting
Also: Senate Oversight Committee examines Providence Public Schools hiring practices in the wake of an alleged predatory...
Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 13, 2021
May 18, 2021

Rhode Island State House Thursday, May 13, 2021
2:30pm Senate Committee on Health & Human Services SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION S0488 by Anderson, DiMario,...
Rhode Island State House Wednesday, May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021

Rhode Island State House Wednesday, May 12, 2021
3pm House Committee on Education SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5836 by Shanley, McNamara, Shekarchi, Solomon, Bennett, Vella-Wilkinson, Barros,...
Rhode Island State House Tuesday, May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021

Rhode Island State House Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony 2:30pm Child Care in RI AGENDA: Welcome Review Highlights from Previous Meeting Provider and...
Here’s how much money Rhode Island is getting from the American Rescue Plan
May 11, 2021

Here’s how much money Rhode Island is getting from the American Rescue Plan
All told, Rhode Island state and local governments are set for a $1.6 billion boost from the...
Rhode Island State House Monday, May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021

Rhode Island State House Monday, May 10, 2021
10am Advisory Council – RI House Veterans’ Affairs This committee appears to have met out of view...
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