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Debunking the Providence Chamber / RIPEC false claims about increasing taxes on the top one percent
Among the many false claims the panel took on was the idea that the rich flee Rhode Island for lower tax states, that the proposed tax increase is really a tax on small businesses, that the original tax cuts were somehow revenue neutral, that state rankings from groups like the Tax Foundation are the least bit helpful in determining how well a state's economy is functioning, and the idea that the tax burden in Rhode Island is "progressive."
Rhode Island State House Thursday, April 1, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021 1pm Governor Daniel McKee Press Conference https://youtu.be/C9g5KJC4kD0 3pm Senate Committee on Finance / Senate Committee on Judiciary https://youtu.be/Dvse0t7bqys https://youtu.be/du0dGv8OicE SCHEDULED FOR HEARI...
Rhode Island State house Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 3pm House Committee on Education https://youtu.be/vfjPKPxwNRQ https://youtu.be/0i1BMAlvKvg SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION H5073 by McNamara ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - SECURING THE FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR...
Rhode Island State House Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 1pm Raising RI Coalition https://youtu.be/lwfsRHC5uKE 4pm Rhode Island House https://youtu.be/aOXr6Er2UeA IN ORDER: H5470A (See Amendment) by Serpa ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDUREH6068 (See Amendme...
Mayor Elorza joins African American Ambassador Group & historians to unveil truth-telling report
“As outlined in this report, African heritage and Indigenous people were subjected to overt racism and mob violence by their fellow citizens," said Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. "but one of the greatest threats they faced came not from individual actors, but from laws and policies promulgated by our own governments and private institutions."
Raising the RI Works benefit increase will lift families out of deep poverty
The monthly benefit provided to families has not been increased in 30 years, while all other New England states have adjusted their benefit to help families’ purchasing power keep up with inflation. In February, 2400 families were receiving RI Works benefits, including 5,578 people. The benefit, averaging $6 per person per day, is the lowest in New England. The bills propose to increase the benefit from 30% to 50% of the federal poverty level to lift 4200 children, 27% of whom are three or younger, out of deep poverty.
Rhode Island State House Monday, March 29, 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021 4pm House Committee on Innovation, Internet, & Technology https://youtu.be/AErEGJiZveU Presentation Overview of the information technology systems in use across state agencies and cybersecurityBijay Kumar, Chief Di...
Latino Policy Institute releases poll of Providence Latino parents regarding COVID-19 impacts on local education
“We have much to understand on the barriers Latino parents in Providence tackle each day in the health, education, and financial security of their families,” said LPI Director Marcela Betancur. “As we work towards the recovery of our state, these barriers will not only slow us down but deepen existing generational divides if they are not addressed in meaningful ways.”
Will the proposed multi-hub bus plan require RI to pay back past Federal grants?
Also: Black Lives Matter RI PAC calls on Governor McKee to "create a committee made up of leaders in the community that represent the best interests of the people who use public transportation every day in the city of Providence."
Rhode Island State House Friday, March 26, 2021
Friday, March 26, 2021 3pm House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION H5641 by Kislak, Bennett, Kazarian, Speakman, Cortvriend, Carson, Donovan ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND...