A $14.3 billion budget approved Tuesday night by the Rhode Island House Finance Committee funnels more money to healthcare, education and RIPTA, while steering clear of a tax hike for upper income Rhode Islanders. The Finance Committee approved the spending plan, 11 to 3, on a party-line vote, after an hour-long presentation by House Fiscal […]
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State Reps. David Morales and Brian C. Newberry unpack Rhode Island’s $13.9 billion budget
Last Friday, Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee passed a $13.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Political reporter Ian Donnis talked with two state representatives, Brian Newberry, a Republican from North Smithfield, and David Morales, a Democrat from Providence. This interview and transcript have been edited for length and clarity. Ian […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Coronavirus Roundup For April 3
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. I hope you’re healthy and in good spirits. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) As the coronavirus crisis continues, the good news is that Rhode Island remains ahead of the […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For June 28
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Set your calendar for summer. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The more things change at the General Assembly (an abortion-rights bill, which went nowhere fast in 2018, became law […]
