How the GOP tax plan would hurt Rhode Island
The Republican tax proposals would ill-serve Rhode Island in a variety of ways, said federal, state, and local officials who have been busy studying the copious and potentially crippling ramifications either the House or Senate bill could have on life in the Ocean State. The effects range from increased economic inequality, cuts to the social […]
Trump’s tax plan to benefit wealthiest Rhode Islanders, many face tax increase
The wealthiest Rhode Islanders would receive the greatest benefit from President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cut plan, while nearly 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders would see their taxes increase by over $1,800.
RI Speaker Nicholas Mattiello: ‘I support DACA.’
Rhode Island Speaker Nicholas Mattiello supports DACA.
Here he is on Roe v Wade, guns, PawSox, taxes, minimum wage, climate change and more.
Trump tax cuts a massive giveaway to the richest one percent of Rhode Islanders says report
In Rhode Island, the top 1 percent of the state’s residents would receive an average tax cut of $86,610 compared with an average tax cut of just $430 for the bottom 60 percent of taxpayers in the state.
RI Progressive Democrats call for new House Speaker
“We call upon the House to choose a new Speaker when they meet later this summer to finish their work, so that the budget negotiations can be handled by someone whose priority is to do that work, rather than to play power games.”
$12.5 million plunder of Energy Efficiency Fund threatens to hurt consumers and economy says environmental groups
“…these are not state funds, they are rate-payer funds collected specifically to bring much-needed energy savings to all Rhode Islanders. Diverting the funds from the efficiency programs will cost Rhode Island ratepayers more money.”
Providence City Council incentivizing the continued use and expansion of fossil fuels with Dominion tax deal
Giving a $4 million tax break to a fossil fuel company is the opposite of what we should be doing if we are seriously trying to avoid the worst excesses of global warming.
No, lowering the car tax is what’s regressive.
Sam Bell and I have been debating the role of the car tax in producing economic equality. I wrote a bit about this on my own blog, which Sam generously linked to, but I also wanted to post to RI Future with some new information not in the original post. Getting a political message across […]
Yes, the car tax is very regressive
For the past year or so, I’ve been involved in a debate with well-respected transit policy expert James Kennedy, who curates the Transport Providence blog. The question is whether the car tax is regressive or progressive. I say it’s very regressive, and Kennedy says it isn’t. Kennedy’s core argument is that many poor people don’t have […]
Understanding Rhode Island’s Motor Vehicle Tax
Both the Governor’s and House Speaker’s proposals result in Rhode Island’s wealthiest twenty percent of families reaping a windfall representing one third of the overall tax break…
Undocumented immigrants pay $31.2 million in state & local taxes in RI
“Undocumented immigrants, like everyone else, pay sales and excise taxes when they purchase goods and services. They pay property taxes directly on their homes or indirectly as renters. And, many undocumented immigrants also pay state income taxes.”
Earned Income Tax Credits benefit working families, if they ask…
Rhode Island residents who make $54,000 a year or less may be entitled to an earned income tax credit as well as free tax preparation.
Dead millionaires among Speaker Mattiello’s top priorities
It’s important to realize that the estate tax is literally a tax on dead millionaires… and money is presumably meaningless to them unless they are trying to get into Christian Heaven, where Jesus will tell them they can’t. (Matthew 19:24)
Governor Raimondo’s car tax plan unjust
Raimondo deserves a modest nod for choosing not to completely eliminate car taxes, a regressive plan that for some reason many progressives think would help economic justice.
Car tax rally in Pawtucket highlights need for reform
We chose City Hall to highlight the fact that Pawtucket pays one of the highest vehicle excise taxes in the state at 5.3 percent. Pawtucket residents have been paying this very high tax for many years without relief.
More than 21 House legislators back ‘Fair Shot Agenda’
The agenda includes a $15 minimum wage, school building repairs, earned paid sick days and a more progressive car tax.
Is this finally the year for a marijuana tax and regulate bill in RI?
Senator Joshua Miller and Rep Scott Slater will be introducing legislation to regulate and tax marijuana in the General Assembly this year. The legislation is similar to that approved by Massachusetts voter in November.
Creating opportunity regarding the car tax
I don’t agree with eliminating the car tax, but if it’s going to be done, are there ways for progressive legislators to use the process to better advantage? I’ve come up with some bargaining chips that I think should be in the progressive line-up while dealing with the car tax. Just briefly. . . Some […]
Work support programs help Rhode Islanders make ends meet when wages aren’t enough
In order to improve the economic well-being of Rhode Islanders, the Economic Progress Institute recommends the following: ensure health coverage remains affordable for Rhode Islanders; increase both the Rhode Island Earned Income Tax Credit and the minimum wage; and expand access to subsidized child care assistance.
PVD City Council extends tax break for Valley St. development
The Providence City Council extended a tax break for the developers of a mixed use project on Valley Street because an anchor tenant relocated to Johnston.
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