Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum
September 9, 2022

Candidates for governor tackle conservative economics at Chamber of Commerce Forum

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce held a gubernatorial forum on Thursday morning, focused primarily on pro-business...

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island
September 2, 2022

EPI’s Candidate Briefing Book will help you understand and act on poverty, equity and economic opportunity in Rhode Island

“Knowledge is power,” says Economic Progress Institute (EPI) Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies. “We want those who hope...

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax
January 24, 2022

Surprise McKee budget item exempts motorcycles from sales tax

There’s a new sales tax exception in the Governor’s budget. It will affect motorcycle riders, putting extra...

The Uprising: Taxing the Rich + Pollution at the Port of Providence
April 12, 2021

The Uprising: Taxing the Rich + Pollution at the Port of Providence

In this packed episode, we debate why taxing the rich is totally fine, how the Port of...

A bad bargain then, a bad bargain now
March 27, 2021

A bad bargain then, a bad bargain now

“Let’s talk about education. The Governor is proposing to spend $911 million on local public school aid....

Coalition rallies for taxes on rich to fund essential services
November 21, 2020

Coalition rallies for taxes on rich to fund essential services

“While it is not well known, in 2006 the State of Rhode Island cut taxes for the...

Lawmakers must act to stabilize Rhode Island’s economy
June 1, 2020

Lawmakers must act to stabilize Rhode Island’s economy

Rhode Island lawmakers must “stabilize spending, renew public investments and protect jobs—all while maintaining a robust public...

Rhode Island Senate poised to issue a financial windfall to millionaire tax delinquents
February 27, 2020

Rhode Island Senate poised to issue a financial windfall to millionaire tax delinquents

This “get-out-of-debt free” card is the product of pro-business extremists such as Grafton H ‘Cap‘ Willey IV…...

Elected leaders join Carpenters in rally at State House to call attention to tax fraud
February 27, 2020

Elected leaders join Carpenters in rally at State House to call attention to tax fraud

Tax fraud is an illegal business practice commonplace in the service industries, disproportionately affecting construction and hotel...

The earned income tax credit helps low-income working families in Rhode Island
February 27, 2020

The earned income tax credit helps low-income working families in Rhode Island

Happy Tax Day! Across the country, today marks the deadline for individuals and businesses to file their...

Updated: Help low-income workers: Raise the EITC to fight the Trump tax law
February 27, 2020

Updated: Help low-income workers: Raise the EITC to fight the Trump tax law

On Wednesday, House Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi (Democrat, District 23, Warwick) introduced legislation to help Rhode Island’s...

Tax cuts for the rich, even if they’re dead, is a somehow a non-partisan issue
February 27, 2020

Tax cuts for the rich, even if they’re dead, is a somehow a non-partisan issue

Both Democrats and Republicans were quick to champion the idea of eliminating the estate tax after the...

Providence City Council Finance Committee to consider controversial tax agreements tonight
February 27, 2020

Providence City Council Finance Committee to consider controversial tax agreements tonight

Under a plan being unveiled at the Providence City Council Finance Committee meeting this evening at 5pm,...

Low-income taxpayers in Rhode Island pay over 50 percent more in taxes than the wealthiest
February 27, 2020

Low-income taxpayers in Rhode Island pay over 50 percent more in taxes than the wealthiest

A new study released today by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) and the Economic...

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
February 27, 2020

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote

The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax...

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