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An Epic Economic Fail

An Epic Economic Fail

By KateBrock on January 14, 2013

The experiment to build our economy with tax breaks for the wealthy continues to be an epic failure. A healthy middle class grows the economy, not giveaways to rich and powerful. We’re gearing up for another year at the State House to ensure all residents pay their fair share in taxes, not just you and [...]

Posted in Economy, Politics, Taxes | Tagged chafee, Lincoln Chafee, rite, tax equity | 8 Responses

Sen. Josh Miller and Rep. Maria Cimini, sponsors of a bill that would raise taxes on the richest 2 percent of Rhode Islanders.

Tax Equity Still A Question for Impending Budget Bill

By Bob Plain on May 29, 2012

One of the key ingredients in this year’s impending proposed budget from the House Finance Committee will be how to pay for existing services that have already been cut to the bone in recent years. There’s the governor’s proposed 1 or 2 percent meals tax increase, which would raise some $20 to $40 million for [...]

Posted in Economy, State Budget, State House, Taxes | Tagged miller-cimini, Rhode Island, rite, sasse, state house, tax equity | Leave a response

Sen. Josh Miller and Rep. Maria Cimini, sponsors of a bill that would raise taxes on the richest 2 percent of Rhode Islanders.

Tax Equity Bill Before House Finance Commitee

By Bob Plain on April 24, 2012

The tax equity legislation will get a public debate at the State House today as Rep. Maria Cimini’s bill that would raise income taxes on Rhode Island’s richest until the unemployment rate drops will be heard by the House Finance Committee tonight after the regular session. “I’m looking forward to making a the case for [...]

Posted in Featured, Rhode Island, State Budget, State House | Tagged General Assembly, maria cimini, Rhode Island, rite, state house, tax equity, tax the rich | 3 Responses

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