Progress Report: For, and Against, Fox; Patch on Walmart; Warren for Banking; Belcourt Castle and Karen Silkwood
There’s an interesting – and small – mix of conservatives, moderates and populists who seemingly aren’t supporting Gordon Fox’s effort to be re-elected speaker of the House. His detractors from the left – Reps Scott Guthrie of Coventry and Spencer Dickinson of South Kingstown – have a disdain for pension cuts in common. Guthrie may [...]
Some Forgo Raises; Guthrie Forgoes Entire Salary
Kudos to the legislators willing and able to forgo the raise on their $13,962 State House stipend and thanks to those of you who sent out press releases on the matter so that the media would know of your good deed. But we should also recognize Rep. Scott Guthrie, a progressive Democrat from Coventry, who [...]
Popular Proposal on Smith Hill: Tax Equity Bills
Add Rep. Scott Guthrie, D – Coventry, to the list of legislators hoping to find additional revenue for the state through an increase in income taxes on Rhode Island’s richest residents. “By instituting a fourth tax bracket we could solve many of our immediate budget problems, the ones that include deciding if we should cut [...]
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